General Intelligence and Reasoning MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) - SchoolingAxis

General Intelligence and Reasoning

 Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Spider : Web 

a. Ink : Pen  

b. Cock : Hen 

c. Teacher : Student 

d. Poet : Poetry 


Answer- Poet : Poetry 

Explanation- As spider makes web, poet makes poetry. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Hospital : Doctor 

a. Army : Soldier  

b. School : Teacher 

c. Lawyer : Court 

d. College : Student 


Answer- School : Teacher 

Explanation- First is the working place of the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Army : Logistics 

a. School : Students 

b. War : Logic 

c. Team : Individual  

d. Business : Strategy 


Answer- Business : Strategy 

Explanation- Second in necessary for the first to be successful. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Autumn : Wither 

a. Season : Change 

b. Spring : Flower 

c. Winter : Retreat 

d. Fall : Digress 


Answer- Spring : Flower 

Explanation- Second denotes the prominent activity observed in the season denoted by the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Bee : Hive 

a. Horse : Carriage  

b. Cow : Byre 

c. Rider : Bicycle 

d. Dog : Show 


Answer- Cow : Byre 

Explanation- Second is the dwelling place of the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Circle : Diameter 

a. Rectangle : Diagonal 

b. Diameter : Radius 

c. Square : Rectangle 

d. Bisector : Angle 


Answer- Rectangle : Diagonal 

Explanation- Second divides the first into two parts of equal areas. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Despotic : Tyranny 

a. Authoritarian : Superiority 

b. Generous : Liberality 

c. Skillful : Celebrity 

d. Suspect : Illegality 


Answer- Generous : Liberality 

Explanation- Second is the quality possessed by the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Run : Race 

a. Enjoy : Journey 

b. Lecture : Study 

c. Study : Book 

d. Party : Dance 


Answer- Study : Book 

Explanation- One runs a race and studies a book. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Brook : River 

a. Pen : Paper 

b. Yard : Alley 

c. Path : Highway 

d. Vein : Artery 


Answer- Path : Highway 

Explanation- Second is a bigger form of the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Bus : Driver 

a. Cook : Kitchen 

b. Class : Student 

c. War : Soldier 

d. Machine : Operator 


Answer- Machine : Operator 

Explanation- Second makes the first work. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Coat : Lapel 

a. Sentence : Clause 

b. Garden : Vegetable  

c. Suitcase : Truck 

d. Bird : Fledgling 


Answer- Sentence : Clause 

Explanation- Second is a part of the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: King : Crown 

a. Sculptor : Chisel 

b. Teacher : Chalk 

c. Soldier : Gun 

d. Priest : Mitre 


Answer- Priest : Mitre 

Explanation- First is dignified by the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Poor : Money 

a. Weak : Bold  

b. Bold : Dark 

c. Strong : Body 

d. Weak : Strength 


Answer- Weak : Strength 

Explanation- First indicates the lack of second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Shoe : Leather 

a. Medicine : Doctor 

b. Highway : Asphalt 

c. Train : Wagon 

d. Bus : Conductor 


Answer- Highway : Asphalt 

Explanation- Second is the material used to make the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Goggles : Eyes 

a. Splint : Leg 

b. Braid : Hair 

c. Gloves : Hands 

d. Tie : Neck 


Answer- Gloves : Hands 

Explanation- First is worn to protect the second from external influences. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Sonnet : Poem 

a. Lie : Falsehood 

b. Chapter : Book 

c. Murder : Crime 

d. Ballad : Stanza 


Answer- Murder : Crime 

Explanation- Sonnet is a type of poem. Similarly, murder is a type of crime. So, the answer is (c). 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Energy : Joule 

a. Axe : Grind 

b. Ammeter : Current 

c. Power : Ampere 

d. Resistance : Ohm 


Answer- Resistance : Ohm 

Explanation- Joule is the unit of measuring energy. Similarly, Ohm is the unit of measuring resistance. So, the answer is (d). 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Savage : Civilized 

a. Illiterate : Book  

b. Dark : Lighted 

c. Wild : Animal 

d. Brutal : Heroic 


Answer- Dark : Lighted 

Explanation- The antonym of 'savage' is 'civilized'. Similarly, the antonym of 'dark' is 'lighted'. Hence, the answer is (b). 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Indolence : Beaver 

a. Elegance : Peacock 

b. Ferocity : Lamb 

c. Passivity : Cow 

d. Joviality : Hyena 


Answer- Elegance : Peacock 

Explanation- Just as beaver is known for its indolence, so also peacock is known for its beauty or elegance. Hence, the answer (a). 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Editor : Newspaper 

a. Blacksmith : Furnace 

b. Author : Novel 

c. Journal : Journalist 

d. Table : Carpenter 


Answer- Author : Novel 

Explanation- First writes and edits all the articles of the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Horse : Gallop :: Duck : ? 

a. Strut 

b. Waddle 

c. Prowl 

d. Trot 


Answer- Waddle 

Explanation- Second is the movement of the first . 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Butter : Milk :: Book : ? 

a. Author 

b. Printing 

c. Chapter  

d. Paper 


Answer- Paper 

Explanation- Second is used to prepare the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Bird : Chirp :: Horse : ? 

a. Bray 

b. Neigh 

c. Race 

d. Stable 


Answer- Neigh 

Explanation- Second is the sound produced by the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: January : November :: Sunday : ? 

a. Monday  

b. Tuesday 

c. Friday 

d. Saturday 


Answer- Friday 

Explanation- November and January are alternate months of the year, in order. Similarly, Friday and Sunday are alternate days of week, in order. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Darkness : Lamp 

a. Fatigue : Exercise 

b. Thirst : Water 

c. Medicine : Illness 

d. Study : Classroom 


Answer- Thirst : Water 

Explanation- Just as a lamp eliminates darkness, so also water eliminates thirst. Hence the answer is (b). 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Stickler : Insist 

a. Laggard : Outlast 

b. Braggart : Boast 

c. Haggler : Concede 

d. Trickster : Risk 


Answer- Braggart : Boast 

Explanation- Stickler is one who insists on perfection. A braggart is a boastful person. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Flag : Nation 

a. Emblem : Prosperity 

b. Insignia : Rank 

c. Wealth : Prestige 

d. Honour : Status 


Answer- Insignia : Rank 

Explanation- Flag is the symbol of nation. Similarly, insignia is the symbol of rank. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Hymn : Praise 

a. Dirge : Grief 

b. Prayer : Congregation 

c. Liturgy : Rite 

d. Lullaby : Child 


Answer- Dirge : Grief 

Explanation- Hymn is a song of praise sung during religious event. Similarly, Dirge is a song of grief sung at a funeral. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Auger : Carpenter 

a. Cement : Mason 

b. Awl : Cobbler 

c. Apron : Chef 

d. Seam : Seamstress 


Answer- Awl : Cobbler 

Explanation- First is a tool used by the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Glossary : Words 

a. Thesaurus : Rhyme 

b. Atlas : Maps 

c. Catalogue : Dates  

d. Lexicon : Words 


Answer- Atlas : Maps 

Explanation- First contains a collection of the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Banyan tree : Proproots 

a. Potato : Tuber  

b. Climbers : Tendrils 

c. Ginger : Stem 

d. Spinach : Root 


Answer- Climbers : Tendrils 

Explanation- Second provides support to the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Cool : Cold 

a. Pretty : Beautiful 

b. Length : Width 

c. Plant : Tree  

d. Gold : Brine 


Answer- Pretty : Beautiful 

Explanation- Second is a more intense form of the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Stapler : Stationery 

a. Fixer : Gum 

b. Bullets : Armoury 

c. Pins : Needles 

d. Tape : Paper 


Answer- Bullets : Armoury 

Explanation- Second denotes the class to which the first belongs. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Emollient : Soothe  

a. Dynamo : Generate  

b. Elevation : Level 

c. Hurricane : Truck 

d. Precipitation : Fall 


Answer- Dynamo : Generate  

Explanation- Emollient is used to soothe the skin. Similarly, a dynamo serve to generate electricity. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Racism : Apartheid 

a. Sexism : Chauvinism 

b. Parochialism : Linguism 

c. Nationalism : Identity 

d. Communalism : Religion  


Answer- Sexism : Chauvinism 

Explanation- The words in each pair are synonyms of each other. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Rice : Cook :: Fish : ? 

a. Bake 

b. Fry 

c. Sizzle 

d. Roast 


Answer- Fry 

Explanation- Second is the method of making the first eatable. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Hill : Mountain :: ? :  Pain 

a. Fear  

b. Headache 

c. Discomfort 

d. Distress 


Answer- Distress 

Explanation- Second is a bigger form of the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Mathematics : Logic :: Science : ? 

a. Facts 

b. Scientist 

c. Experiment 

d. Laboratory 


Answer- Facts 

Explanation- Second denotes the principle on which the first is based. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Novelty : Oldness :: Newness : ? 

a. Culture 

b. Discovery 

c. Model 

d. Antiquity 


Answer- Antiquity 

Explanation- The words in each pair are antonyms of each other. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Dark : Fear :: Honesty : ? 

a. Personality 

b. Money 

c. Treachery 

d. Trust 


Answer- Trust 

Explanation- First leads to the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Rehearsal : Performance 

a. Entrapment : Game 

b. Engagement : Marriage 

c. Applause : Audience 

d. Satisfaction : Appetite 


Answer- Engagement : Marriage 

Explanation- First is followed by the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Money : Bank 

a. Coin : Mint 

b. Sound : Music 

c. Arrows : Quiver  

d. Fear : Tremble 


Answer- Arrows : Quiver  

Explanation- Money is kept in a bank. Similarly, arrows are kept in a quiver. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Coal : Mine 

a. Power : Physics 

b. Electricity : Light 

c. Black : Night 

d. Crude oil : Refinery 


Answer- Crude oil : Refinery 

Explanation- First is obtained from the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Abrupt : Gradual 

a. Barren : Fertile 

b. Reverse : Backward 

c. Motion : Forward 

d. Agile : Calm 


Answer- Barren : Fertile 

Explanation- The words in each pair are antonyms of each other. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Loyalty : Disloyalty 

a. Accord : Consent 

b. Diligence : Laziness 

c. Code : Encode 

d. Pain : Jealousy 


Answer- Diligence : Laziness 

Explanation- The words in each pair are antonyms of each other. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Surgeon : Scalpel 

a. Musician : Instrument 

b. Baker : Oven  

c. Carpenter : Cabinet 

d. Sculptor : Chisel 


Answer- Sculptor : Chisel 

Explanation- Second is the tool used by the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Marathon : Stamina 

a. Relay : Independence 

b. Jog : Weariness 

c. Sprint : Celerity 

d. Hurdle : Perseverance 


Answer- Sprint : Celerity 

Explanation- Second is essentially required for the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Silence : Noise 

a. Baldness : Hair 

b. Sing : Dance 

c. Quit : Peace  

d. Talk : Whisper 


Answer- Baldness : Hair 

Explanation- First refers to the state of absence of the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Muster : Crew 

a. Dismiss : Jury 

b. Cheer : Team  

c. Demobilise : Troops 

d. Convene : Committee 


Answer- Convene : Committee 

Explanation- First is a process to form the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Umpire : Game 

a. Prodigy : Wonder  

b. Moderator : Debate 

c. Legislator : Election 

d. Chef : Banquet 


Answer- Moderator : Debate 

Explanation- First is the person who helps to arrive at a consensus or decision in the second.

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