Practice Logical Reasoning Questions for CLAT 2026- Part II

Statement: “A country can progress only if its education system is strong.”

A) A weak education system leads to no progress.
B) Education is the only factor in a country’s progress.
C) Progress is impossible without education.
D) A strong education system contributes to progress.

Answer: D) A strong education system contributes to progress.

Explanation: The statement suggests that education is necessary for progress but does not imply that it is the only factor. Hence, option D is the best choice.

Question 2:
Statement: “Only graduates are eligible for this job.”

A) Non-graduates are not eligible.
B) Graduates will always get this job.
C) Only highly educated people get jobs.
D) A graduate with experience is preferred.

Answer: A) Non-graduates are not eligible.

Explanation: The statement clearly states that only graduates can apply, which means non-graduates are automatically excluded.

Question 3:
Doctor : Stethoscope :: Carpenter : ?

A) Hammer
B) Wood
C) Paint
D) Drill

Answer: A) Hammer

Explanation: A doctor uses a stethoscope, just as a carpenter uses a hammer as a primary tool.

Question 4:
Pen : Writer :: Brush : ?

A) Painter
B) Carpenter
C) Author
D) Tailor

Answer: A) Painter

Explanation: A pen is used by a writer, just as a brush is used by a painter.

Question 5:
A family has six members: A, B, C, D, E, and F. A is B’s father. C is A’s mother. D is A’s only son. E is A’s wife. F is B’s daughter. How is F related to D?

A) Sister
B) Niece
C) Mother
D) Cousin

Answer: B) Niece

Explanation: D is A’s son, and A is B’s father. F is B’s daughter. So, D is F’s uncle, making F his niece.

Question 6:
If APPLE is coded as CQPRF, how is MANGO coded?

A) OCRIQ
B) NCPHR
C) NCPIQ
D) NBPJQ

Answer: C) NCPIQ

Explanation:
Each letter is shifted forward by one place.

Question 7:
If GARDEN is coded as HCTEFP, how is FARM coded?

A) GCTP
B) GCPN
C) GBPN
D) HCTN

Answer: A) GCTP

Question 8:
Find the missing number: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?

A) 162
B) 243
C) 324
D) 729

Answer: B) 243

Explanation: Each term is multiplied by 3:
81×3=243.

Question 9:
Find the missing number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

A) 38
B) 40
C) 42
D) 44

Answer: C) 42

Question 10:
If today is Monday, what will be the day after 63 days?

A) Tuesday
B) Wednesday
C) Thursday
D) Friday

Answer: A) Tuesday

Explanation: Since a week has 7 days, dividing 63 by 7 gives a remainder of 0.
So, after 63 days, it will still be Monday. The next day is Tuesday.