SSC CGL (Prelims) Reasoning: Analytical Reasoning questions with solutions

Q1. Which figure comes next in the sequence: ▲, ■, ●, ▲, ■, ?

1. ●
2. ■
3. ▲
4. ♦

Answer: ●

The figures repeat in the order triangle, square, circle. After ▲, ■, the next figure should be ●. This is a simple repeating pattern series.

Q2. Which one is different from the rest: Book, Pen, Pencil, Knife

1. Book
2. Pen
3. Pencil
4. Knife

Answer: Knife

Book, pen, and pencil are related to reading or writing, while knife is a cutting tool. Therefore, knife is the odd one out.