SSC-CPO 2020 Reasoning

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 76

Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 12 33 28 9 12 ? 13 40 17

Question 77

Logical Reasoning

In a certain coding system, if OXBRIDGE is written as BDEGIORX, how will MOUTHFUL be written in the same coding system ?

HFULMOUT

FGLNOTUU

FHLMOTUU

FLHMOTUV

Question 78

Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 46 12 30 28 32 16 ? 30 54 10 29 35

Question 79

Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. ACTION : TCANOI :: BOTTLE : _____

EBLOTT

OBTTEL

ELTTOB

TOBELT

Question 80

Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. RUBBER : BURREB :: CATTLE : ______

ACTTEL

ELTTAC

TACELT

TACTLE

Question 81

Logical Reasoning

The cost of four cycle tyres and three tubes is Rs. 720, whereas the cost of the three cycle tyres and four tubes is Rs. 610. What is the cost of a tube?

Rs. 50

Rs. 42

Rs. 45

Rs. 40

Question 82

Logical Reasoning

While going to school, Rohit goes straight for 2 km from his house, then takes a left turn and travels 4 km. From here, he takes a right turn, and after covering 2 km, he again turns right and finally travels 2 km to reach the school. If he was finally travelling towards the West, in which direction is his house from the school?

South-west

West

North-west

North

Question 83

Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 17, 53, ? , 485

161

157

163

159

Question 84

Logical Reasoning

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. 48 : 60

64 : 72

98 : 114

78 : 94

86 : 100

Question 85

Logical Reasoning

Six people P, Q, R, S, T and U were sitting around a hexagon table facing the centre. U was sitting opposite to P, who was to the immediate left of R. S was sitting to the immediate right of U, and T was exactly between P and S. What was the sitting location of Q?

Opposite to T

Immediate left of P

Opposite to S

Opposite to R

Question 86

Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 12 9 14 6 ? 8 7 10 4 14 18 7

Question 87

Logical Reasoning

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the letter-cluster that is different from the rest.

MNPK

DWHS

HSLO

RIVE

Question 88

Logical Reasoning

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite to the one having the number 1.

Question 89

Logical Reasoning

Select the correct sequence of mathematical signs to replace the * sign so as to balance the given equation. 24 * 4 * 16 * 4 * 15 = 85

÷, -, +, ×

÷, +, ×, -

-, ÷, +, ×

×, +, ÷, -

Question 90

Logical Reasoning

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the letter-cluster that is different from the rest.

OLIF

SPLI

HEBY

WTQN

Question 91

Logical Reasoning

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All bats are sticks. No stick is a ball. Conclusions: I. No bat is a ball. II. No ball is bat.

Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

Only conclusion I follows.

Only conclusion II follows.

Both conclusions I and II follow.

Question 92

Logical Reasoning

If in a coding system, SUBSTANCE is coded as 101 and SUPREME is coded as 94, then how will PORTRAIT be coded in the same coding system?

116

115

114

117

Question 93

Logical Reasoning

In a certain coding system, 'Watches are beautiful' is coded as '856', 'Beautiful things are expensive' is coded as '3845', and 'Expensive things are preferred' is coded as '3874'. How will 'Watches are preferred' be coded in this coding system?

785

765

476

876

Question 94

Logical Reasoning

A tap can fill up a tank of 1250 litres in 4 hours, whereas another tap can fill the same tank in 8 hours. An outlet tap can empty that tank in 6 hours. If all the three taps are opened simultaneously, then how much time will it take to fill the tank completely?

4.2 hours

4.5 hours

5 hours

4.8 hours

Question 95

Logical Reasoning

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words as they appear in an English dictionary. 1. Boatyard 2. Boathouse 3. Boater 4. Boatman 5. Boating

3 - 2 - 5 - 4 - 1

3 - 2 - 5 - 1 - 4

2 - 5 - 3 - 1 - 4

2 - 3 - 5 - 4 - 1

Question 96

Logical Reasoning

The total of the ages of four persons is 86 years. What was their average age 4 years ago?

20.5 years

19.5 years

17.5 years

20 years

Question 97

Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 24, 61, 122, 213, ?

346

340

343

337

Question 98

Logical Reasoning

If '×' means 'addition', '÷' means 'multiplication', '+' means 'subtraction', and '-' means 'division', then what is the value of the following expression? 16 - 4 × 12 ÷ 3 + 18

Question 99

Logical Reasoning

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the letter on the face opposite to the one having the letter A.

Question 100

Logical Reasoning

Which two digits and signs can be interchanged so as to balance the given equation? 25 - 9 + 42 ÷ 6 × 7 = 15

5 and 7; - and ÷

9 and 6; + and ×

4 and 6; + and ÷

2 and 5; ÷ and ×

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 12 33 28 9 12 ? 13 40 17

In a certain coding system, if OXBRIDGE is written as BDEGIORX, how will MOUTHFUL be written in the same coding system ?

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 46 12 30 28 32 16 ? 30 54 10 29 35

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. ACTION : TCANOI :: BOTTLE : _____

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. RUBBER : BURREB :: CATTLE : ______

The cost of four cycle tyres and three tubes is Rs. 720, whereas the cost of the three cycle tyres and four tubes is Rs. 610. What is the cost of a tube?

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 17, 53, ? , 485

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. 48 : 60

Six people P, Q, R, S, T and U were sitting around a hexagon table facing the centre. U was sitting opposite to P, who was to the immediate left of R. S was sitting to the immediate right of U, and T was exactly between P and S. What was the sitting location of Q?

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 12 9 14 6 ? 8 7 10 4 14 18 7

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the letter-cluster that is different from the rest.

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite to the one having the number 1.

Select the correct sequence of mathematical signs to replace the * sign so as to balance the given equation. 24 * 4 * 16 * 4 * 15 = 85

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the letter-cluster that is different from the rest.

If in a coding system, SUBSTANCE is coded as 101 and SUPREME is coded as 94, then how will PORTRAIT be coded in the same coding system?

In a certain coding system, 'Watches are beautiful' is coded as '856', 'Beautiful things are expensive' is coded as '3845', and 'Expensive things are preferred' is coded as '3874'. How will 'Watches are preferred' be coded in this coding system?

A tap can fill up a tank of 1250 litres in 4 hours, whereas another tap can fill the same tank in 8 hours. An outlet tap can empty that tank in 6 hours. If all the three taps are opened simultaneously, then how much time will it take to fill the tank completely?

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words as they appear in an English dictionary. 1. Boatyard 2. Boathouse 3. Boater 4. Boatman 5. Boating

The total of the ages of four persons is 86 years. What was their average age 4 years ago?

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 24, 61, 122, 213, ?

If '&times;' means 'addition', '&divide;' means 'multiplication', '+' means 'subtraction', and '-' means 'division', then what is the value of the following expression? 16 - 4 &times; 12 &divide; 3 + 18

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the letter on the face opposite to the one having the letter A.

Which two digits and signs can be interchanged so as to balance the given equation? 25 - 9 + 42 &divide; 6 &times; 7 = 15

If '×' means 'addition', '÷' means 'multiplication', '+' means 'subtraction', and '-' means 'division', then what is the value of the following expression? 16 - 4 × 12 ÷ 3 + 18

Which two digits and signs can be interchanged so as to balance the given equation? 25 - 9 + 42 ÷ 6 × 7 = 15