Analogy · solved example
6 : 13 :: 9 : ?
- 14
- 15
- 23
- 24
- 19Correct
Solution
The rule is: double and add one. Applying it to 9 gives 19.
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General Intelligence & Reasoning for SSC CPO
SSC CPO sets 50 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions for 50 marks in the Paper I (Computer Based Examination), so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
50 questions50 marks8 topics
How to approach General Intelligence & Reasoning in SSC CPO
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 SSC CPO stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I (Computer Based Examination) | 50 | 50 | 30 min | 25% |
General Intelligence & Reasoning syllabus for SSC CPO
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Analogies, similarities and differences
- Coding and decoding
- Series: number and figure
- Syllogism and statement conclusions
- Blood relations and directions
- Non-verbal reasoning and figure classification
- Venn diagrams and Boolean logic
- Order, ranking and seating arrangement
Sample General Intelligence & Reasoning questions with solutions
Written to the SSC CPO 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
Carpenter is related to Wood in the same way as Blacksmith is related to:
- IronCorrect
- Gold
- Silver
- Wood
Solution
A carpenter works mainly with wood; a blacksmith works mainly with iron. The link is worker to the material they shape.
Blood relations · solved example
A is B’s brother, C is A’s mother and D is C’s father. How is D related to B?
- Uncle
- Brother
- GrandfatherCorrect
- Father
Solution
C is the mother of both A and B, and D is C’s father, so D is B’s maternal grandfather.
Ranking · solved example
In a class of 17 students, a boy ranks 13th from the top. What is his rank from the bottom?
- 7
- 3
- 5Correct
- 11
- 13
Solution
Rank from bottom = total − rank from top + 1 = 17 − 13 + 1 = 5.
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Frequently asked questions
How many General Intelligence & Reasoning questions are asked in SSC CPO?
SSC CPO 2026 cycle sets 50 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions for 50 marks in the Paper I (Computer Based Examination).
Is there negative marking for General Intelligence & Reasoning in SSC CPO?
Yes. SSC CPO deducts one fourth of a mark for each wrong answer, General Intelligence & Reasoning included, so unsure guesses cost you. One fourth of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer; every question carries one mark. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
Which General Intelligence & Reasoning topics matter most for SSC CPO?
The SSC CPO syllabus lists Analogies, similarities and differences, Coding and decoding, Series: number and figure, Syllogism and statement conclusions, Blood relations and directions, Non-verbal reasoning and figure classification and more. 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 SSC CPO 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 SSC CPO mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.