Number series · solved example
Find the next term: 3, 7, 15, 31, ?
- 63Correct
- 62
- 64
- 59
Solution
Each term is double the previous plus one: 3×2+1=7, 7×2+1=15, 15×2+1=31, and 31×2+1=63.
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General Intelligence & Reasoning for SSB Head Constable (Non-GD)
SSB Head Constable (Non-GD) sets 25 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions for 25 marks in the Written Examination (Objective OMR/CBT), so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
25 questions25 marks5 topics
How to approach General Intelligence & Reasoning in SSB Head Constable (Non-GD)
The non-verbal and analytical reasoning that SSC and railway papers lean on: series, analogy, classification, coding and the figure-based questions. It rewards pattern recognition built through volume, so the return on drilling a lot of questions is unusually high here.
Weightage in the paper
How much General Intelligence & Reasoning is worth in each SSB Head Constable (Non-GD) stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination (Objective OMR/CBT) | 25 | 25 | — | 25% |
General Intelligence & Reasoning syllabus for SSB Head Constable (Non-GD)
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Coding-decoding and number or letter series
- Blood relations and directions
- Analytical reasoning and puzzles
- Classification and pattern recognition
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning at matriculation to intermediate level
Sample General Intelligence & Reasoning questions with solutions
Written to the SSB Head Constable (Non-GD) pattern, with the answer key and the method behind it — a look at how the section is actually set before you drill the full topic sets.
Analogy · solved example
Border : Security :: Dam : ?
- Water controlCorrect
- Electricity only
- Mining
- Fishing
Solution
A border exists to provide security; a dam exists primarily to control and store water (irrigation, flood control, power). The relationship is place or structure to its main purpose.
Direction sense · solved example
A patroller walks 5 km north, then 12 km east. How far is he from the starting point?
- 13 kmCorrect
- 17 km
- 11 km
- 15 km
Solution
The path forms a right triangle with legs 5 km and 12 km. Distance from start = √(5²+12²) = √(25+144) = √169 = 13 km.
Coding-decoding · solved example
If 'POST' is coded as 'QPTU', how is 'LINE' coded using the same pattern?
- MJOFCorrect
- MJNF
- KJOF
- MIOF
Solution
Each letter moves one place forward in the alphabet: L→M, I→J, N→O, E→F. So LINE becomes MJOF.
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Frequently asked questions
How many General Intelligence & Reasoning questions are asked in SSB Head Constable (Non-GD)?
SSB Head Constable (Non-GD) 2026 cycle (Advt. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025A) sets 25 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions for 25 marks in the Written Examination (Objective OMR/CBT).
Is there negative marking for General Intelligence & Reasoning in SSB Head Constable (Non-GD)?
No. The SSB Head Constable (Non-GD) written stage carries no negative marking, so it is worth attempting every General Intelligence & Reasoning question you can.
Which General Intelligence & Reasoning topics matter most for SSB Head Constable (Non-GD)?
The SSB Head Constable (Non-GD) syllabus lists Coding-decoding and number or letter series, Blood relations and directions, Analytical reasoning and puzzles, Classification and pattern recognition, Verbal and non-verbal reasoning at matriculation to intermediate level. Weight your revision towards the ones you are weakest on and confirm the emphasis against the paper analysis for recent cycles.
How can I practise General Intelligence & Reasoning for SSB Head Constable (Non-GD) free?
Every General Intelligence & Reasoning question on this site is free and written to the exam pattern. Use the topic drills for instant-feedback practice, the daily quiz to keep the section warm, and the SSB Head Constable (Non-GD) mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.