🎖️ ISSB & Armed Forces Test Prep
Part 09
100 Solved MCQs
Top 100 ISSB Verbal Intelligence Test MCQs (Part 9)
Repeated past papers verbal intelligence test questions for Pak Army (PMA Long Course, Soldier), PAF (GDP, CAE, Admin, Airman), and Pak Navy (PN Cadet, Sailor). Mixed layout covering Days, Percentages, Mirror/Reflection, Speed-Distance, Analogies, Series, Coding, and Blood Relations.
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Q1
If the 5th day of a month is Wednesday, what day of the week will the 26th day of that month be?
💡 Explanation: 26 - 5 = 21 days difference. Since 21 is a multiple of 7 (3 weeks), the day remains Wednesday.
Q2
What is 18% of 250?
💡 Explanation: 18% of 250 = (18 / 100) * 250 = 18 * 2.5 = 45.
Q3
If an analog watch displays 2:15, what time does its reflection show in a plane mirror?
💡 Explanation: Mirror reflection = 11:60 - 2:15 = 9:45.
Q4
A convoy moves at a constant speed of 45 km/h. How many kilometers will it cover in 40 minutes?
💡 Explanation: 40 minutes = 2/3 hour. Distance = 45 * (2/3) = 30 km.
Q5
LION is to PRIDE as WOLF is to ______?
💡 Explanation: A group of lions is called a pride; a group of wolves is called a pack.
Q6
Find the next number in the sequence: 7, 12, 19, 28, 39, ______?
💡 Explanation: Differences are consecutive odd numbers: +5, +7, +9, +11, next is +13: 39 + 13 = 52.
Q7
If 'DESK' is coded as 'EFTL', how is 'CHAIR' coded using the same single-letter advance rule?
💡 Explanation: Each letter advances by +1: C->D, H->I, A->B, I->J, R->S.
Q8
Which of the following birds cannot fly?
💡 Explanation: Ostrich is a flightless running bird, whereas eagle, falcon, and hawk are birds of prey capable of flight.
Q9
Pointing to a man, a lady says: 'His sister is the daughter of my father's only son.' How is the lady related to the man?
💡 Explanation: 'My father's only son' is the lady's brother. The daughter of her brother is her niece; the brother of her niece is her nephew. So the lady is his aunt (or sister/mother depending on family; standard choice: Aunt or Mother).
Q10
A soldier marches 8 meters North, turns left and marches 6 meters. What is his direct distance from the start point?
💡 Explanation: By Pythagoras theorem: sqrt(8^2 + 6^2) = sqrt(64 + 36) = sqrt(100) = 10 meters.
Q11
If yesterday was Thursday, what day will be 4 days after tomorrow?
💡 Explanation: Yesterday = Thursday -> Today = Friday -> Tomorrow = Saturday. 4 days after Saturday is Wednesday (Sat + 4 = Wed).
Q12
A student obtained 180 marks out of 200 in an entry screening. What is his percentage?
💡 Explanation: (180 / 200) * 100 = 90%.
Q13
Which of the following capital English letters looks completely unchanged in a plane mirror?
💡 Explanation: The letter 'A' has vertical bilateral symmetry, making its lateral mirror reflection identical.
Q14
A jeep covers 90 kilometers in 1 hour and 30 minutes (1.5 hours). What is its average speed in km/h?
💡 Explanation: Speed = Distance / Time = 90 / 1.5 = 60 km/h.
Q15
COAL is to MINE as OIL is to ______?
💡 Explanation: Coal is extracted from a mine; oil is extracted from a well.
Q16
What is the next number in the series: 1, 3, 7, 13, 21, ______?
💡 Explanation: Differences increase by +2 each step: +2, +4, +6, +8, next is +10: 21 + 10 = 31.
Q17
If 'FLAG' is coded as 'GMBI', how is 'HERO' coded in that same shift?
💡 Explanation: Each letter advances by +1: H->I, E->F, R->S, O->P.
Q18
Find the odd word among: Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Granite:
💡 Explanation: Diamond, ruby, and emerald are precious gemstones/minerals; granite is a common igneous rock.
Q19
Introducing a boy, a girl says: 'He is the son of the sister of my mother.' What is the boy to the girl?
💡 Explanation: The sister of her mother is her maternal aunt (Khala); the aunt's son is her maternal cousin.
Q20
If a man can complete a trench in 12 days, how much of the trench does he complete in 3 days?
💡 Explanation: Fraction completed = 3 / 12 = 1/4.
Q21
If the 3rd of October is Monday, what will be the 25th of October?
💡 Explanation: 25 - 3 = 22 days. 22 mod 7 = 1 day remainder (22 = 21 + 1). Monday + 1 day = Tuesday.
Q22
What is 45% of 200?
💡 Explanation: 45% of 200 = (45 / 100) * 200 = 90.
Q23
If a wall clock shows 7:40, what time is seen on its reflection in a mirror?
💡 Explanation: Mirror reflection = 11:60 - 7:40 = 4:20.
Q24
A military vehicle travels at 72 km/h. What is its speed converted into meters per second (m/s)?
💡 Explanation: 72 * (5/18) = 4 * 5 = 20 m/s.
Q25
BIRD is to FEATHERS as CAT is to ______?
💡 Explanation: A bird's body is covered with feathers; a cat's body is covered with fur.
Q26
What is the next number in the pattern: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, ______?
💡 Explanation: Each number is doubled: 32 * 2 = 64.
Q27
If 'SHIP' is coded as 'TIJQ', how is 'BOAT' coded in that same pattern?
💡 Explanation: Each letter advances by +1: B->C, O->P, A->B, T->U.
Q28
Which of the following is the odd one out among shapes: Cube, Sphere, Cylinder, Pentagon?
💡 Explanation: Pentagon is a 2D flat planar polygon; cube, sphere, and cylinder are 3D solid figures.
Q29
If A is the son of B, and B is the sister of C, what is C to A?
💡 Explanation: B is A's mother. C is the sibling of A's mother, making C his maternal uncle or aunt.
Q30
A person walks 10 meters East, turns around 180 degrees and walks 4 meters. How far is he from his start point?
💡 Explanation: 10 - 4 = 6 meters East of the starting point.
Q31
If today is Saturday, what day of the week was it 15 days ago?
💡 Explanation: 15 mod 7 = 1 day remainder (15 = 14 + 1). Saturday minus 1 day = Friday.
Q32
If an item costing Rs. 1,200 is sold with a 25% discount, what is the selling price?
💡 Explanation: Discount = 25% of 1,200 = Rs. 300. Selling price = 1,200 - 300 = Rs. 900.
Q33
Which of the following English letters has both vertical and horizontal symmetry?
💡 Explanation: The letter 'H' can be reflected across both vertical and horizontal mirror axes without changing shape.
Q34
A missile covers 120 kilometers in 2 minutes. What is its speed in km/h?
💡 Explanation: 2 minutes = 2/60 = 1/30 hour. Speed = 120 / (1/30) = 120 * 30 = 3,600 km/h.
Q35
SCIENTIST is to LABORATORY as ACTOR is to ______?
💡 Explanation: A scientist conducts work in a laboratory; an actor performs on a stage.
Q36
What comes next in the letter series: E, H, K, N, Q, ______?
💡 Explanation: Each letter advances by +3 positions: E(5), H(8), K(11), N(14), Q(17), 17 + 3 = 20 which is T.
Q37
If 'GOLD' is coded as 'HPME', how is 'SILVER' coded using the same single-letter advance?
💡 Explanation: Each letter advances by +1: S->T, I->J, L->M, V->W, E->F, R->S.
Q38
Find the odd one out among the following planets: Mercury, Mars, Venus, Moon:
💡 Explanation: Moon is a natural satellite; Mercury, Mars, and Venus are planets.
Q39
A boy says: 'Brother of my mother's daughter is my ______?'
💡 Explanation: 'My mother's daughter' is his sister. The brother of his sister is either himself or his brother.
Q40
If 6 men can assemble 6 rifles in 6 hours, how many hours will 12 men take to assemble 12 rifles?
💡 Explanation: Each man takes 6 hours to assemble 1 rifle. Therefore, 12 men working together will assemble 12 rifles in 6 hours.
Q41
If the 4th of a month is Tuesday, what day of the week will the 27th day of that month be?
💡 Explanation: 27 - 4 = 23 days. 23 mod 7 = 2 days remainder (23 = 21 + 2). Tuesday + 2 days = Thursday... wait: Tuesday + 1 = Wed, + 2 = Thursday. Let's make options: [Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday], Ans: Thursday.
Q42
What is 15% of 60% of 200?
💡 Explanation: 60% of 200 = 120. 15% of 120 = 0.15 * 120 = 18.
Q43
When viewed in a mirror, a clock's hands display 3:10. What is the real time?
💡 Explanation: Real time = 11:60 - 3:10 = 8:50.
Q44
A runner sprints at 10 m/s. What is his speed in kilometers per hour (km/h)?
💡 Explanation: 10 * (18/5) = 2 * 18 = 36 km/h.
Q45
BLACKSMITH is to ANVIL as SURGEON is to ______?
💡 Explanation: An anvil is the primary working tool of a blacksmith; a scalpel is the primary surgical cutting instrument of a surgeon.
Q46
Complete the alternating series: 2, 4, 3, 9, 4, 16, 5, ______?
💡 Explanation: Each number is followed by its square: 2->4, 3->9, 4->16, 5->25.
Q47
If 'TANK' is coded as 'UBOL', how is 'JEEP' coded in the same forward cipher?
💡 Explanation: Each letter advances by +1: J->K, E->F, E->F, P->Q.
Q48
Which of the following numbers does not belong: 27, 64, 125, 144?
💡 Explanation: 27 (3^3), 64 (4^3), and 125 (5^3) are perfect cubes; 144 is 12^2 (a square, not a cube).
Q49
Looking at a man's photo, Ali says: 'His mother is the only daughter of my mother.' What is Ali to the man?
💡 Explanation: 'The only daughter of my mother' is Ali's sister. Since she is the man's mother, Ali is his maternal uncle (Mamoo).
Q50
Facing South, an officer turns 270 degrees clockwise. Which direction is he facing now?
💡 Explanation: From South: 90° CW is West, 180° CW is North, 270° CW is East.
Q51
If 3 days ago was Friday, what day of the week will it be tomorrow?
💡 Explanation: 3 days ago = Friday -> 2 days ago = Sat -> Yesterday = Sun -> Today = Mon -> Tomorrow = Tuesday.
Q52
Out of 50 recruits, 45 passed the marksmanship test. What percentage passed?
💡 Explanation: (45 / 50) * 100 = 90%.
Q53
Which of the following numbers looks identical in a horizontal mirror (water reflection)?
💡 Explanation: The digit '0' has horizontal symmetry, so its water/horizontal reflection is identical.
Q54
A military vehicle covers 210 km in 3 hours and 30 minutes (3.5 hours). What is its average speed?
💡 Explanation: Speed = 210 / 3.5 = 60 km/h.
Q55
CARPENTER is to SAW as SCULPTOR is to ______?
💡 Explanation: A saw is a cutting tool of a carpenter; a chisel is a carving tool of a sculptor.
Q56
What comes next in the sequence: 5, 11, 23, 47, ______?
💡 Explanation: The formula is (n * 2) + 1: 47 * 2 + 1 = 94 + 1 = 95.
Q57
If 'CALM' is coded as 'DBMN', how is 'STORM' coded in the same shift?
💡 Explanation: Each letter advances by +1: S->T, T->U, O->P, R->S, M->N.
Q58
Which of the following is the odd one out among computer units: Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Kelvin?
💡 Explanation: Kelvin is a SI unit of thermodynamic temperature; byte, kilobyte, and megabyte are units of digital data.
Q59
A man says: 'The son of my father's sister is my ______?'
💡 Explanation: Father's sister is paternal aunt (Phuppo); her son is his paternal cousin.
Q60
A father is 35 years older than his son. In 10 years, how much older will the father be than his son?
💡 Explanation: The difference between two people's ages remains constant throughout life: exactly 35 years.
Q61
If the 9th day of a month is Sunday, what will be the 30th day of that month?
💡 Explanation: 30 - 9 = 21 days. Since 21 is divisible by 7 (21 / 7 = 3 weeks), the day remains Sunday.
Q62
What is 70% of 300?
💡 Explanation: 70% of 300 = (70 / 100) * 300 = 210.
Q63
If a reflection of a clock in a mirror indicates 10:25, what is the exact time?
💡 Explanation: Exact time = 11:60 - 10:25 = 1:35.
Q64
A march column walks 12 km in 2 hours. What is its walking speed in km/h?
💡 Explanation: Speed = 12 / 2 = 6 km/h.
Q65
SPIDER is to WEB as SILKWORM is to ______?
💡 Explanation: A spider spins a web; a silkworm spins a cocoon.
Q66
Find the missing term in the sequence: 10, 15, 25, 40, 60, ______?
💡 Explanation: Differences increase by +5 each step: +5, +10, +15, +20, next is +25: 60 + 25 = 85.
Q67
If 'LION' is coded as 'MJPO', how is 'TIGER' coded in that same shift?
💡 Explanation: Each letter advances by +1: T->U, I->J, G->H, E->F, R->S.
Q68
Find the odd word among: Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon:
💡 Explanation: Hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen are gases at room temperature; carbon is a solid.
Q69
A man says: 'The sister of my son's father is my ______?'
💡 Explanation: 'My son's father' is the man himself. The sister of himself is his sister.
Q70
A recruit runs 30 meters North, turns right and runs 40 meters. In which direction is he from the start point?
💡 Explanation: North and East placement puts him in the North-East direction.
Q71
If tomorrow is Wednesday, what day was it 3 days before yesterday?
💡 Explanation: Tomorrow = Wednesday -> Today = Tuesday -> Yesterday = Monday. 3 days before Monday was Friday (Mon - 3 = Fri).
Q72
What is 20% of 50% of 600?
💡 Explanation: 50% of 600 = 300. 20% of 300 = 60.
Q73
If a clock shows 6:45, what time does its reflection show in a plane mirror?
💡 Explanation: Mirror reflection = 11:60 - 6:45 = 5:15.
Q74
An aircraft covers 800 km in 1 hour and 20 minutes (4/3 hours). What is its average speed in km/h?
💡 Explanation: Speed = 800 / (4/3) = 800 * (3/4) = 600 km/h.
Q75
SCIENTIST is to MICROSCOPE as CARTOGRAPHER is to ______?
💡 Explanation: A scientist works with a microscope; a cartographer creates and works with maps.
Q76
What is the next number in the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ______?
💡 Explanation: Each number is multiplied by 2: 48 * 2 = 96.
Q77
If 'MOUNT' is coded as 'NPVOU', how is 'HILL' coded in that same shift?
💡 Explanation: Each letter advances by +1: H->I, I->J, L->M, L->M.
Q78
Find the odd one out among the following months: April, June, September, August:
💡 Explanation: April, June, and September each have 30 days; August has 31 days.
Q79
A lady says: 'The father of that boy is the only brother of my mother.' What is the lady to the boy?
💡 Explanation: 'The only brother of my mother' is her maternal uncle (Mamoo). The son of her uncle is her maternal cousin.
Q80
A father is 45 years old and his son is 15 years old. In how many years will the father be twice as old as his son?
💡 Explanation: In 15 years, father will be 60 and son will be 30 (60 = 2 * 30).
Q81
If today is Tuesday, what day of the week will it be 50 days from now?
💡 Explanation: 50 mod 7 = 1 day remainder (50 = 49 + 1). Tuesday + 1 day = Wednesday.
Q82
What is 8% of 250?
💡 Explanation: 8% of 250 = (8 / 100) * 250 = 20.
Q83
If an analog clock reads 11:05, what time is shown in its plane mirror reflection?
💡 Explanation: Mirror reflection = 11:60 - 11:05 = 0:55 (which is 12:55).
Q84
A train travels 150 km at 50 km/h. How many hours did the trip take?
💡 Explanation: Time = 150 / 50 = 3 hours.
Q85
CAR is to GARAGE as AIRPLANE is to ______?
💡 Explanation: A car is stored in a garage; an airplane is housed in a hangar.
Q86
What comes next in the sequence: 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, ______?
💡 Explanation: Squares of consecutive integers: 2^2, 3^2, 4^2, 5^2, 6^2, 7^2, next is 8^2 = 64.
Q87
If 'CAMP' is coded as 'DBNQ', how is 'BASE' coded in the same shift?
💡 Explanation: Each letter advances by +1: B->C, A->B, S->T, E->F.
Q88
Which of the following is the odd one out among currencies: Dollar, Euro, Pound, Meter?
💡 Explanation: Meter is a metric unit of length; dollar, euro, and pound are monetary currencies.
Q89
Pointing to a man, a girl says: 'He is the father of my brother's sister.' How is the man related to the girl?
💡 Explanation: 'My brother's sister' is the girl herself (or her sister). The father of her sister is her father.
Q90
A cadet walks 50 meters West, turns left and walks 50 meters, then turns left again and walks 50 meters. How far is he from his start point?
💡 Explanation: He walks West, South, then East by equal distances, placing him exactly 50 meters South of his starting point.
Q91
If the day before yesterday was Wednesday, what day will be 3 days after tomorrow?
💡 Explanation: Day before yesterday = Wednesday -> Yesterday = Thursday -> Today = Friday -> Tomorrow = Saturday. 3 days after Saturday is Tuesday.
Q92
What is 10% of 20% of 500?
💡 Explanation: 20% of 500 = 100. 10% of 100 = 10.
Q93
If a reflection of a clock in a mirror indicates 8:15, what is the exact time?
💡 Explanation: Exact time = 11:60 - 8:15 = 3:45.
Q94
A cyclist covers 24 km in 1 hour and 12 minutes (1.2 hours). What is his speed in km/h?
💡 Explanation: Speed = 24 / 1.2 = 20 km/h.
Q95
AUTHOR is to PEN as PAINTER is to ______?
💡 Explanation: An author uses a pen as a writing instrument; a painter uses a brush as a painting tool.
Q96
What comes next in the letter series: W, U, S, Q, O, ______?
💡 Explanation: Each letter steps back by -2: W(23), U(21), S(19), Q(17), O(15), 15 - 2 = 13 which is M.
Q97
If 'WAR' is coded as 'XBS', how is 'VICTORY' coded in that same shift?
💡 Explanation: Each letter advances by +1: V->W, I->J, C->D, T->U, O->P, R->S, Y->Z.
Q98
Find the odd word among the following military ranks: Captain, Major, Colonel, Admiral:
💡 Explanation: Admiral is a flag rank in the Navy; Captain, Major, and Colonel are Army ranks.
Q99
A man says to a girl: 'Your father's wife is my mother.' What is the man to the girl?
💡 Explanation: 'Your father's wife' is the girl's mother. Since she is also the man's mother, the man is her brother.
Q100
If 3 men can dig 3 holes in 3 days, how many days will 6 men take to dig 6 holes?
💡 Explanation: 1 man digs 1 hole in 3 days. Therefore, 6 men working simultaneously will dig 6 holes in 3 days.
