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CIL (Coal India Limited) Reasoning — Previous Year Questions

60 Reasoning questions asked in past CIL (Coal India Limited) papers, split into 6 timed practice sets — every question with its answer and explanation.

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This page collects every Reasoning question that has appeared in past CIL (Coal India Limited) papers on AajExam — 60 questions in total, organised into 6 short, timed practice sets. Each question is shown with its four options, the correct answer, and an explanation of the reasoning, so you can use the page either as a self-test or as a revision reference. Why previous year questions are the highest-value Reasoning preparation you can do for CIL (Coal India Limited): recruitment boards reuse a stable pool of concepts across cycles. The wording changes, the underlying idea rarely does. Working through a few hundred genuine past Reasoning questions teaches you which sub-topics the paper actually rewards, how the examiner likes to frame distractors, and roughly how long each question type should take — none of which a syllabus document can tell you. How to use this page: attempt questions in blocks of ten without looking at the answers, then review every question you got wrong or guessed. Read the explanation for the concept, not just the answer letter. When a concept keeps catching you out, open the related topic page linked below and drill that single area before returning here. Repeat across the full bank, and track how your accuracy on the second pass compares with your first — a 15-20% improvement is normal and is the clearest sign your preparation is working. What is in this bank: the questions are transcribed from actual CIL (Coal India Limited) question papers, kept in the original order and wording, with solutions written by subject specialists. Sets are free to attempt, work on mobile, and need no login to read. If you would rather practise a complete paper end to end under exam conditions, the full CIL (Coal India Limited) previous-year papers are linked below as well.

Reasoning PYQs asked in CIL (Coal India Limited)

A sample of 30 questions from the full bank of 60. Try each one before opening the solution — the remaining questions are in the timed practice sets below.

Q1.
- A.-1
- B.2
- C.-2
- D.0
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Answer: B. 2
Q2.Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term. Quarrel : War : Error : ?
- A.Carelessness
- B.Blunder
- C.Anger
- D.Omission
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Answer: D. Omission
Q3.Select the pair of words from the given options that shares a similar relationship as the given pair. Shark : Fish
- A.Dolphin: Fish
- B.Whale : Mammal
- C.Iguana: Amphibian
- D.Bat: Bird
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Answer: B. Whale : Mammal
Q4.Sukanya is Ayushman’s wife. Lekha is Sukanya’s sister. Nisha is Lekha’s mother. Mukesh is Nisha’s husband. Piyush is Nisha’s Son. How is Ayushman related to Mukesh?
- A.Brother
- B.Brother in law
- C.Son in law
- D.Son
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Answer: D. Son
Q5.Which word CANNOT be formed using letters of the given word using each letter only as many times as it appears in the given word? DOCUMENTARY
- A.DEMOCRACY
- B.EDUCATOR
- C.MONETARY
- D.AERODUCT
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Answer: C. MONETARY
Q6.In a certain code, ARDENT is coded as 13, CANOE is coded as 11, then what is the code of REPRESENT?
- A.18
- B.17
- C.20
- D.19
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Answer: A. 18
Q7.Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term. REQUEST : QGNYZYM :: OTBHDIM
- A.PRECICT
- B.RESTFIT
- C.RESTICT
- D.PREDICT
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Answer: A. PRECICT
Q8.Rearrange the given letters to form meaningful words and select the option which is different from the other three words.
- A.RPOATIC
- B.EOGARN
- C.PLEAP
- D.SEHCWA
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Answer: A. RPOATIC
Q9.Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 2, 7, 14, 23, ?, 47
- A.30
- B.37
- C.32
- D.34
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Answer: D. 34
Q10.In a certain language, if PERSIST is written as 7591912, then how is ANCESTOR is coded in the same language?
- A.15351059
- B.14351268
- C.14351259
- D.15351269
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Answer: B. 14351268
Q11.Some equations are solved on the basis of a certain system. Find the correct answer for the given unsolved equation on that basis:- 94 x 18 = 44 89 x 23 = 78 75 x 36 = ?
- A.43
- B.53
- C.21
- D.56
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Answer: A. 43
Q12.A + B means ‘A is the father of B’; A − B means 'A is the wife of B', A × B means 'A is brother of B', A ÷ B means ‘A is the daughter of B’ . If R − V × T ÷ W, then how is R related to W?
- A.Daughter in law
- B.Son in law
- C.Mother in law
- D.Mother
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Answer: C. Mother in law
Q13.Ravi is shorter than Kartik but taller than Gagan and Tarun who are taller than Saksham. Sunil is taller than Aarav but shorter than Saksham. Who is the tallest of all?
- A.Tarun
- B.Kartik
- C.Aarav
- D.Gagan
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Answer: A. Tarun
Q14.A group of 74 students of Class XI went on picnic. The number of students who went on picnic by each section is as follows:AnsSection A = 15 Section B = 24 Section C = 15 Section D = 205 students from Section A spent as much as 4 students from Section B. 12 Section B students spent as much as 9 Section C students and 6 Section C students spent as much as 8 Section D student. If every student of a particular section spent the same amount and all the students spent Rs 23,370 altogether, find the amount spent by each student of Section D. Rs 307.50 Rs 410 Rs 246.50 Rs 369Question ID : 59445917534Status : AnsweredChosen Option : 3Q.21 Six participants, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting in two rows, three in each facing each other. X is second to the right of Z. W the neighbour of Y, is sitting diagonally opposite X. V is neighbor of Z. Y is not the end of any row. If V and U interchange the positions, who would be the neighbours of U in the new position?AnsA. X and Y W and X Z and X Z and YQuestion ID : 59445917527Status : AnsweredChosen Option : 3Q.20 A group of 74 students of Class XI went on picnic. The number of students who went on picnic by each section is as follows:AnsSection A = 15 Section B = 24 Section C = 15 Section D = 205 students from Section A spent as much as 4 students from Section B. 12 Section B students spent as much as 9 Section C students and 6 Section C students spent as much as 8 Section D student. If every student of a particular section spent the same amount and all the students spent Rs 23,370 altogether, find the amount spent by each student of Section D. Rs 307.50 Rs 410 Rs 246.50 Rs 369Question ID : 59445917534Status : AnsweredChosen Option : 3Q.21 Six participants, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting in two rows, three in each facing each other. X is second to the right of Z. W the neighbour of Y, is sitting diagonally opposite X. V is neighbor of Z. Y is not the end of any row. If V and U interchange the positions, who would be the neighbours of U in the new position?AnsA. X and Y W and X Z and X Z and YQuestion ID : 59445917527Status : AnsweredChosen Option : 3
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: C. Option 3
Q15.A group of 74 students of Class XI went on picnic. The number of students who went on picnic by each section is as follows: Ans Section A = 15 Section B = 24 Section C = 15 Section D = 20 5 students from Section A spent as much as 4 students from Section B. 12 Section B students spent as much as 9 Section C students and 6 Section C students spent as much as 8 Section D student. If every student of a particular section spent the same amount and all the students spent Rs 23,370 altogether, find the amount spent by each student of Section D. Rs 307.50 Rs 410 Rs 246.50 Rs 369 Question ID : 59445917534 Status : Answered Chosen Option : 3
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: C. Option 3
Q16.Six participants, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting in two rows, three in each facing each other. X is second to the right of Z. W the neighbour of Y, is sitting diagonally opposite X. V is neighbor of Z. Y is not the end of any row. If V and U interchange the positions, who would be the neighbours of U in the new position? Ans A. X and Y W and X Z and X Z and Y Question ID : 59445917527 Status : Answered Chosen Option : 3
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: C. Option 3
Q17.A reputed educational institution is to select meritorious graduates, for the award of scholarships for higher studies abroad at a premium University, who fulfill the following criteria: The candidate must - have Minimum 85% marks in the final year examination of the institute. have secured at least 90 % marks in the selection test of the University abroad. not be less than 21 years and not more than 25 years of age as on 1.01.2020 In case of a candidate who satisfies all other criteria except: At (i) above but has won at least one major prize/award in Debate/ Sports/ Cultural event, the case may be referred to the Director of the Institution. At (ii) above but is from the reserved category, there is relaxation of age by 2 years. Based on the above criteria and conditions, analyze and decide which of the following course of action should be taken for the candidate whose description is provided below. Please note that you are not to assume anything other than the given information. Deepinder Bhalla, born on 17th December, 1997 secured 79% marks in final year. She got 92% marks in selection test and has won 3 Inter-University debate competitions.
- A.The candidate is to be selected under the relaxed criterion.
- B.The candidate is not to be selected.
- C.The case is to be referred to the Director of the Institute,
- D.The candidate is to be selected.
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Answer: B. The candidate is not to be selected.
Q18.A cube with each edge of 4 cm is painted on all faces. How many of 1 cm cubes, cut out of the larger cube, will not have paint on any of its sides?
- A.3
- B.6
- C.8
- D.4
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Answer: C. 8
Q19.A statement is given followed by two courses of actions I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested given courses of action logically follows for pursuing.Statement: It is estimated that in this year’s International Trade fair 25 lakh people will visit Pragati Maidan, DelhiAnsCourses of action: The Delhi Police should be on high alert and discourage people from visiting the fair. The management of fair should have enough ticket booths and shuttle services to avoid long queues. Neither I nor II follows. Only I follows. Only II follows. Both I or II follow.Question ID : 59445917528Status : AnsweredChosen Option : 3Q.25 Four groups of numbers are given out of which the numbers in three groups bear a certain common relationship. Choose the group in which the numbers are differently related.AnsA. 18 - 81 22 - 121 38 - 361 28 - 195Question ID : 59445917545Status : AnsweredChosen Option : 4Q.24 A statement is given followed by two courses of actions I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested given courses of action logically follows for pursuing.Statement: It is estimated that in this year’s International Trade fair 25 lakh people will visit Pragati Maidan, DelhiAnsCourses of action: The Delhi Police should be on high alert and discourage people from visiting the fair. The management of fair should have enough ticket booths and shuttle services to avoid long queues. Neither I nor II follows. Only I follows. Only II follows. Both I or II follow.Question ID : 59445917528Status : AnsweredChosen Option : 3Q.25 Four groups of numbers are given out of which the numbers in three groups bear a certain common relationship. Choose the group in which the numbers are differently related.AnsA. 18 - 81 22 - 121 38 - 361 28 - 195Question ID : 59445917545Status : AnsweredChosen Option : 4
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: D. Option 4
Q20.A statement is given followed by two courses of actions I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested given courses of action logically follows for pursuing. Statement: It is estimated that in this year’s International Trade fair 25 lakh people will visit Pragati Maidan, Delhi Ans Courses of action: The Delhi Police should be on high alert and discourage people from visiting the fair. The management of fair should have enough ticket booths and shuttle services to avoid long queues. Neither I nor II follows. Only I follows. Only II follows. Both I or II follow. Question ID : 59445917528 Status : Answered Chosen Option : 3
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: D. Option 4
Q21.Four groups of numbers are given out of which the numbers in three groups bear a certain common relationship. Choose the group in which the numbers are differently related. Ans A. 18 - 81 22 - 121 38 - 361 28 - 195 Question ID : 59445917545 Status : Answered Chosen Option : 4
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: B. Option 2
Q22.
- A.2.4
- B.1.8
- C.2.2
- D.2.6
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Answer: B. 1.8
Q23.Two statements are given followed by two conclusions I, II, III and IV. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem at variance from commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statement. Statements: All judges are lawyers. Some lawyers are seniors. Conclusions: Some seniors are judges. Some seniors are lawyers. Some lawyers are judges. Some judges are seniors.
- A.Only conclusions I and IV follow
- B.Only conclusions III and IV follow
- C.Only conclusions I and II follow
- D.Only conclusions II and III follow
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Answer: B. Only conclusions III and IV follow
Q24.If Akshay is 13th in the queue from either end then, how many people are there in the queue?
- A.24
- B.22
- C.26
- D.25
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Answer: B. 22
Q25.Three of the following four number pairs are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
- A.22 : 242
- B.14 : 96
- C.16 : 128
- D.26 : 338
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Answer: A. 22 : 242
Q26.A recent survey for Delhi showed that 44% of the families own only one car per family, 25% of the remaining families own two cars per family and the rest of the population own three or more cars per family. Then, what is the percentage of people with three or more cars?AnsA. 58%B. 42%C. 43%D. 31%Question ID : 59445917584Status : AnsweredChosen Option : 2Q.10 A statement is given followed by two courses of actions I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested given courses of action logically follows for pursuing.Statement: The consumption of junk food in school going children is leading to obesity and early onset of diabetes.AnsCourses of action: The sale of junk food in the school canteens should be banned The sale of junk food should be disallowed in the 100 meter area around schools. Both I and II follow. Only I follows. Neither I nor II follows. Only II follows.Question ID : 59445917578Status : AnsweredChosen Option : 4Q.9 A recent survey for Delhi showed that 44% of the families own only one car per family, 25% of the remaining families own two cars per family and the rest of the population own three or more cars per family. Then, what is the percentage of people with three or more cars?AnsA. 58%B. 42%C. 43%D. 31%Question ID : 59445917584Status : AnsweredChosen Option : 2Q.10 A statement is given followed by two courses of actions I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested given courses of action logically follows for pursuing.Statement: The consumption of junk food in school going children is leading to obesity and early onset of diabetes.AnsCourses of action: The sale of junk food in the school canteens should be banned The sale of junk food should be disallowed in the 100 meter area around schools. Both I and II follow. Only I follows. Neither I nor II follows. Only II follows.Question ID : 59445917578Status : AnsweredChosen Option : 4
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: D. Option 4
Q27.A recent survey for Delhi showed that 44% of the families own only one car per family, 25% of the remaining families own two cars per family and the rest of the population own three or more cars per family. Then, what is the percentage of people with three or more cars?
- A.58%
- B.42%
- C.43%
- D.31%
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Answer: D. 31%
Q28.A statement is given followed by two courses of actions I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested given courses of action logically follows for pursuing. Statement: The consumption of junk food in school going children is leading to obesity and early onset of diabetes. Ans Courses of action: The sale of junk food in the school canteens should be banned The sale of junk food should be disallowed in the 100 meter area around schools. Both I and II follow. Only I follows. Neither I nor II follows. Only II follows. Question ID : 59445917578 Status : Answered Chosen Option : 4
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: A. Option 1
Q29.A statement is given followed by two courses of actions I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested given courses of action logically follows for pursuing. Statement: The consumption of junk food in school going children is leading to obesity and early onset of diabetes. Ans Courses of action: The sale of junk food in the school canteens should be banned The sale of junk food should be disallowed in the 100 meter area around schools. Both I and II follow. Only I follows. Neither I nor II follows. Only II follows. Question ID : 59445917578 Status : Answered Chosen Option : 4 [[IMG:image42.jpeg]][[IMG:image43.jpeg]][[IMG:image44.jpeg]]Q.11 Choose the Venn diagram from the given options which represents the correct relationship amongst the following classes: Starfish, Shark, Fish
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: A. Option 1
Q30.Some equations are solved on the basis of a certain system. Find the correct answer for the given equations on that basis:- 75 + 23 = 18 93 + 35 = 27 62 + 84 = ?
- A.40 44 24 42 Question ID : 59445917594 Status : Not Attempted and Marked For Review Chosen Option : -- Q.13 Ans A. D
- B.B
- C.A
- D.C
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Answer: D. C

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Reasoning PYQs asked in CIL (Coal India Limited)

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Q2.Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term. Quarrel : War : Error : ?

Q3.Select the pair of words from the given options that shares a similar relationship as the given pair. Shark : Fish

Q4.Sukanya is Ayushman’s wife. Lekha is Sukanya’s sister. Nisha is Lekha’s mother. Mukesh is Nisha’s husband. Piyush is Nisha’s Son. How is Ayushman related to Mukesh?

Q5.Which word CANNOT be formed using letters of the given word using each letter only as many times as it appears in the given word? DOCUMENTARY

Q6.In a certain code, ARDENT is coded as 13, CANOE is coded as 11, then what is the code of REPRESENT?

Q7.Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term. REQUEST : QGNYZYM :: OTBHDIM

Q8.Rearrange the given letters to form meaningful words and select the option which is different from the other three words.

Q9.Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 2, 7, 14, 23, ?, 47

Q10.In a certain language, if PERSIST is written as 7591912, then how is ANCESTOR is coded in the same language?

Q11.Some equations are solved on the basis of a certain system. Find the correct answer for the given unsolved equation on that basis:- 94 x 18 = 44 89 x 23 = 78 75 x 36 = ?

Q12.A + B means ‘A is the father of B’; A − B means 'A is the wife of B', A × B means 'A is brother of B', A ÷ B means ‘A is the daughter of B’ . If R − V × T ÷ W, then how is R related to W?

Q13.Ravi is shorter than Kartik but taller than Gagan and Tarun who are taller than Saksham. Sunil is taller than Aarav but shorter than Saksham. Who is the tallest of all?

Q18.A cube with each edge of 4 cm is painted on all faces. How many of 1 cm cubes, cut out of the larger cube, will not have paint on any of its sides?

Q21.Four groups of numbers are given out of which the numbers in three groups bear a certain common relationship. Choose the group in which the numbers are differently related. Ans A. 18 - 81 22 - 121 38 - 361 28 - 195 Question ID : 59445917545 Status : Answered Chosen Option : 4

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Q24.If Akshay is 13th in the queue from either end then, how many people are there in the queue?

Q25.Three of the following four number pairs are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

Q27.A recent survey for Delhi showed that 44% of the families own only one car per family, 25% of the remaining families own two cars per family and the rest of the population own three or more cars per family. Then, what is the percentage of people with three or more cars?

Q30.Some equations are solved on the basis of a certain system. Find the correct answer for the given equations on that basis:- 75 + 23 = 18 93 + 35 = 27 62 + 84 = ?

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