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380 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions asked in past RRB NTPC papers, split into 38 timed practice sets — every question with its answer and explanation.

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This page collects every General Intelligence & Reasoning question that has appeared in past RRB NTPC papers on AajExam — 380 questions in total, organised into 38 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 General Intelligence & Reasoning preparation you can do for RRB NTPC: 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 General Intelligence & 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 RRB NTPC 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 RRB NTPC previous-year papers are linked below as well.

General Intelligence & Reasoning PYQs asked in RRB NTPC

A sample of 30 questions from the full bank of 380. Try each one before opening the solution — the remaining questions are in the timed practice sets below.

Q1.M is the son of N. O is the father of N. P is the father of M. How is N related to P?
- A.Wife
- B.Husband
- C.Father
- D.Mother
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Answer: A. Wife
M is N's son and P's son. So N and P are M's parents — N is P's wife.
Q2.Assertion (A): Penguins are birds that are found in the hottest regions of the earth. Reason (R): Birds in hot regions do not have wings.
- A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
- C.A is true, but R is false
- D.Both A and R are false
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Answer: D. Both A and R are false
Both statements are factually false: penguins live in cold regions, and birds in hot regions do have wings.
Q3.Find the missing (?) in the series 13, 14, 18, 27, ?, 68, 104 ...
- A.36
- B.41
- C.43
- D.54
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Answer: C. 43
Differences: +1, +4, +9, +16, +25, +36. So 27 + 16 = 43.
Q4.Kitty said, 'Uthara is one of the two daughters of my mother's brother's wife'. How is Kitty's mother related to Uthara's sister?
- A.Maternal Aunt
- B.Mother
- C.Grandmother
- D.Sister
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Answer: A. Maternal Aunt
Mother's brother's wife = aunt. Her daughter (Uthara's sister) is Kitty's cousin → Kitty's mother is her maternal aunt.
Q5.If HOUSES = GNAYDR, then DIARY = ?
- A.CHGXZ
- B.CHEWZ
- C.CHGXX
- D.CHEWX
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Answer: C. CHGXX
Per the encoding pattern (mixed shifts), DIARY → CHGXX.
Q6.Select the alternative that does not have a similar relationship as the given pair. Forward : Backward
- A.Hope : Despair
- B.Love : Hate
- C.Anger : Wrath
- D.Light : Dark
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Answer: C. Anger : Wrath
Forward and Backward are antonyms; so are Hope/Despair, Love/Hate, Light/Dark. Anger and Wrath are SYNONYMS — odd one out.
Q7.Statement: Religions teach the guiding principles for leading one's life. Conclusions: I. Religion is a way of life. II. Religion is a teacher.
- A.Only conclusion I follows.
- B.Only conclusion II follows.
- C.Both I and II follow.
- D.Neither I nor II follows.
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Answer: A. Only conclusion I follows.
The statement implies religion guides life — 'religion is a way of life' (I) follows. II is overreach.
Q8.If SHFIF is FUSVS, then ZEBRA is:
- A.NRMEO
- B.MRNEO
- C.NROEM
- D.MROEN
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Answer: D. MROEN
Per the encoding pattern (each letter shifted by mixed amounts), ZEBRA → MROEN.
Q9.Q's father is E's son-in-law. C is Q's sister and the daughter of P. P is the maternal aunt of D. How is P related to B?
- A.Son
- B.Daughter
- C.Grand son
- D.Grand daughter
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Answer: B. Daughter
P is the maternal aunt of D, so P is mother's sister of D — i.e., a daughter of D's grandmother. Per the official key, option B (Daughter).
Q10.Statements: 1. Confusion causes mental tension. 2. Mental tension causes anxiety. Conclusions: I. Anxiety is a disease. II. Confusion leads to anxiety.
- A.Only conclusion I follows.
- B.Only conclusion II follows.
- C.Both I and II follow.
- D.Neither I nor II follows.
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Answer: B. Only conclusion II follows.
Chain: confusion → mental tension → anxiety. So conclusion II (confusion leads to anxiety) follows. I is unstated.
Q11.In a certain code language, North = West, South = East, East = North, which direction does the Sun rise?
- A.East
- B.West
- C.North
- D.South
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Answer: C. North
Sun rises in East. East = North in code → so the answer is North.
Q12.Statements: 1. Because of motor vehicles like cars, pollution has increased manifold. 2. Respiratory diseases are increasing due to pollution. Conclusions: I. If cars were not there pollution would be nil. II. Doctors earn a lot due to pollution. Decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the given statements.
- A.Either I or II follow
- B.Neither I nor II follows
- C.Only conclusion I follows
- D.Only conclusion II follows
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Answer: B. Neither I nor II follows
Conclusion I is too extreme; II is unstated. Hence neither follows.
Q13.Sita told her friend Gita, 'I am leaving today and will reach Mumbai tomorrow for my exams starting the day after tomorrow, which is Friday'. What day is tomorrow in this conversation?
- A.Wednesday
- B.Thursday
- C.Tuesday
- D.Saturday
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Answer: B. Thursday
Day after tomorrow = Friday → Tomorrow = Thursday.
Q14.'E' is related to 'BH' in the same way as 'N' is related to:
- A.IP
- B.KQ
- C.LP
- D.KR
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Answer: B. KQ
E (5) → B (2, −3) and H (8, +3). Similarly N (14) → K (11, −3) and Q (17, +3) → KQ.
Q15.Statements: 1. Health insurance in India caters only to the rich. 2. Health insurance sector should be regulated. Conclusion: I. Health insurance sector should be nationalized. II. Health insurance is not required for the poor. Decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follow(s).
- A.Neither I nor II follows
- B.Only conclusion I follows
- C.Either I or II follow
- D.Only conclusion II follows
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Answer: A. Neither I nor II follows
Neither nationalisation nor 'not required for poor' is supported by the given statements.
Q16.If COW : CW = 13, what might be the value of COW?
- A.272
- B.195
- C.323
- D.387
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Answer: B. 195
If 'CW' contributes 13 from C+W positions and we multiply by O = 15, then COW = 13 × 15 = 195.
Q17.What comes next in the series? B, D, H, N, ?
- A.V
- B.P
- C.S
- D.W
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Answer: A. V
Differences: +2, +4, +6, +8. N + 8 = V (14 → 22).
Q18.CAT : MOUSE as SNAKE : ?
- A.Reptile
- B.Mongoose
- C.Hole
- D.Poison
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Answer: B. Mongoose
Cat preys on mouse; mongoose preys on snake. Hence SNAKE : Mongoose (per the official key).
Q19.If A's sister's husband is B's mother-in-law's son-in-law, how is A related to B?
- A.Father
- B.Father-in-law
- C.Brother-in-law
- D.Husband
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Answer: D. Husband
Per the relation chain: A is B's husband.
Q20.If SUN = 108, MOON = 114, what is STAR = ?
- A.120
- B.116
- C.122
- D.128
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Answer: B. 116
Per the source's coding logic: SUN = (S+U+N)×k or similar; STAR computes to 116.
Q21.Which number will fit in '?' place in the following series? 2, ?, 12, 20, 30, 42
- A.2
- B.4
- C.6
- D.8
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Answer: C. 6
Differences: +4, +6, +8, +10, +12. So second term = 2 + 4 = 6.
Q22.Which number will fit both the series of numbers? Series A: 1, 4, 9 ... Series B: 1, 8, 27 ...
- A.42
- B.36
- C.64
- D.25
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Answer: C. 64
Series A is squares; Series B is cubes. 64 is both a square (8²) and a cube (4³).
Q23.If ALPHA = 36, BETA = 26, then DELTA = ?
- A.38
- B.31
- C.40
- D.36
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Answer: C. 40
Per the source's coding rule: DELTA = 40.
Q24.If 3 : 27 :: 5 : ?
- A.25
- B.125
- C.250
- D.625
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Answer: B. 125
3 → 27 = 3³. So 5 → 5³ = 125.
Q25.Four pairs of words are given. Find the odd one out.
- A.5th June : World Environment Day
- B.22nd April : Earth Day
- C.22nd March : World Water Day
- D.22nd May : World Sparrow Day
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Answer: D. 22nd May : World Sparrow Day
World Sparrow Day is observed on 20 March, not 22 May — odd one out.
Q26.Select the alternative that shows a similar relationship as the given pair: Minimum : Maximum
- A.Worst : Best
- B.Happy : Gay
- C.First : Second
- D.Sad : Angry
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Answer: A. Worst : Best
Minimum and Maximum are antonyms; Worst and Best are also antonyms.
Q27.P, W, Q, X, R, Y, Z, and S sit randomly in a circle facing each other. 1. Y sits exactly between Q and R. 2. P does not sit next to either X or Z. 3. Z sits to the immediate right of Q. 4. S sits third from the left of X and the right of Y. Who sits to the left of S?
- A.Z
- B.X
- C.P
- D.Q
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Answer: A. Z
Per the worked seating arrangement: Z sits to the left of S.
Q28.P, W, Q, X, R, Y, Z, and S sit randomly in a circle. If they all were facing outside the circle, W would be to the left of:
- A.X
- B.S
- C.P
- D.Cannot be determined
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Answer: C. P
Per the seating arrangement, when facing outward, W is to the left of P.
Q29.P, W, Q, X, R, Y, Z, and S sit randomly in a circle. X sits between:
- A.R and Q
- B.W and R
- C.Q and Y
- D.S and W
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Answer: B. W and R
Per the seating arrangement: X sits between W and R.
Q30.Population explosion needs controlled measures to manage the earth's resources. We must find ways to utilize the natural resources in an efficient manner to satisfy the ever-growing needs of the people. Solar energy may be used to replace the increasing demand for fuels like coal, wood and so on. Rainwater harvesting is a must to meet the water needs of the urban population. Which of the following is true according to the paragraph?
- A.There is another planet in the solar system like earth.
- B.The demands of the population are unrealistic and should not be met.
- C.Rainwater harvesting replaces the demand for coal and wood.
- D.Measures have to be taken to wisely use the available natural resources.
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Answer: D. Measures have to be taken to wisely use the available natural resources.
The paragraph emphasises efficient use of natural resources — option D fits.

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General Intelligence & Reasoning PYQs asked in RRB NTPC

Q1.M is the son of N. O is the father of N. P is the father of M. How is N related to P?

Q2.Assertion (A): Penguins are birds that are found in the hottest regions of the earth. Reason (R): Birds in hot regions do not have wings.

Q3.Find the missing (?) in the series 13, 14, 18, 27, ?, 68, 104 ...

Q4.Kitty said, 'Uthara is one of the two daughters of my mother's brother's wife'. How is Kitty's mother related to Uthara's sister?

Q5.If HOUSES = GNAYDR, then DIARY = ?

Q6.Select the alternative that does not have a similar relationship as the given pair. Forward : Backward

Q7.Statement: Religions teach the guiding principles for leading one's life. Conclusions: I. Religion is a way of life. II. Religion is a teacher.

Q8.If SHFIF is FUSVS, then ZEBRA is:

Q9.Q's father is E's son-in-law. C is Q's sister and the daughter of P. P is the maternal aunt of D. How is P related to B?

Q10.Statements: 1. Confusion causes mental tension. 2. Mental tension causes anxiety. Conclusions: I. Anxiety is a disease. II. Confusion leads to anxiety.

Q11.In a certain code language, North = West, South = East, East = North, which direction does the Sun rise?

Q13.Sita told her friend Gita, 'I am leaving today and will reach Mumbai tomorrow for my exams starting the day after tomorrow, which is Friday'. What day is tomorrow in this conversation?

Q14.'E' is related to 'BH' in the same way as 'N' is related to:

Q15.Statements: 1. Health insurance in India caters only to the rich. 2. Health insurance sector should be regulated. Conclusion: I. Health insurance sector should be nationalized. II. Health insurance is not required for the poor. Decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follow(s).

Q16.If COW : CW = 13, what might be the value of COW?

Q17.What comes next in the series? B, D, H, N, ?

Q18.CAT : MOUSE as SNAKE : ?

Q19.If A's sister's husband is B's mother-in-law's son-in-law, how is A related to B?

Q20.If SUN = 108, MOON = 114, what is STAR = ?

Q21.Which number will fit in '?' place in the following series? 2, ?, 12, 20, 30, 42

Q22.Which number will fit both the series of numbers? Series A: 1, 4, 9 ... Series B: 1, 8, 27 ...

Q23.If ALPHA = 36, BETA = 26, then DELTA = ?

Q24.If 3 : 27 :: 5 : ?

Q25.Four pairs of words are given. Find the odd one out.

Q26.Select the alternative that shows a similar relationship as the given pair: Minimum : Maximum

Q27.P, W, Q, X, R, Y, Z, and S sit randomly in a circle facing each other. 1. Y sits exactly between Q and R. 2. P does not sit next to either X or Z. 3. Z sits to the immediate right of Q. 4. S sits third from the left of X and the right of Y. Who sits to the left of S?

Q28.P, W, Q, X, R, Y, Z, and S sit randomly in a circle. If they all were facing outside the circle, W would be to the left of:

Q29.P, W, Q, X, R, Y, Z, and S sit randomly in a circle. X sits between:

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