Non-Verbal Reasoning Questions with Answers – Set 1

 

Introduction

Non-Verbal Reasoning tests your ability to recognize patterns, relationships, and logical sequences without relying heavily on language. These questions help improve observation skills and analytical thinking.


Question 1

Find the next number in the pattern:

2, 4, 6, 8, ?

A) 9

B) 10

C) 11

D) 12

Answer

B) 10

Explanation

Each number increases by 2.

2 → 4 → 6 → 8 → 10


Question 2

Find the odd one out:

A) AA

B) BB

C) CC

D) CD

Answer

D) CD

Explanation

AA, BB, and CC contain identical letters.

CD contains two different letters.


Question 3

Complete the sequence:

A, C, E, G, ?

A) H

B) I

C) J

D) K

Answer

B) I

Explanation

The pattern skips one letter each time:

A → C → E → G → I


Question 4

Find the missing number:

5, 10, 20, 40, ?

A) 60

B) 70

C) 80

D) 90

Answer

C) 80

Explanation

Each number is multiplied by 2.

5 × 2 = 10

10 × 2 = 20

20 × 2 = 40

40 × 2 = 80


Question 5

Which pair is different?

A) 12 – 21

B) 34 – 43

C) 56 – 65

D) 78 – 87

E) 45 – 56

Answer

E) 45 – 56

Explanation

In options A–D, the second number is the reverse of the first.

45 reversed would be 54, not 56.

Therefore, option E is different.


Key Learning

Non-Verbal Reasoning often involves:

  • Patterns

  • Sequences

  • Relationships

  • Similarities

  • Differences

The goal is to identify the hidden rule quickly.


Practice Tip

Look for common patterns such as:

  • Addition

  • Subtraction

  • Multiplication

  • Alternating sequences

  • Letter progressions

Most non-verbal reasoning questions follow a simple logical rule.


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