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

Q1. Find the odd one out: Hammer, Nail, Screwdriver, Saw

1. Hammer
2. Nail
3. Screwdriver
4. Saw

Answer: Nail

Hammer, screwdriver, and saw are tools. A nail is not a tool; it is a fastener used with tools.

Q2. Complete the sequence: Z1, X3, V5, T7, ?

1. R9
2. S9
3. Q9
4. P9

Answer: R9

The letters follow a reverse alphabetical pattern: Z, X, V, T, R. The numbers increase by 2 each time: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. So the next term is R9.

Q3. Identify the odd one out: Shoes, Socks, Gloves, Oven

1. Shoes
2. Socks
3. Gloves
4. Oven

Answer: Oven

Shoes, socks, and gloves are wearable items, whereas an oven is a household appliance. Therefore, oven is the odd one out.