HSSC CET Reasoning: Important Questions with Solutions
Reasoning is an important area for candidates preparing for Haryana CET and other competitive examinations, depending on the applicable examination scheme.
Regular practice helps candidates improve logical thinking, recognise patterns and solve questions accurately.
This article provides illustrative reasoning questions with solutions and a preparation plan for HSSC CET aspirants.
Always check the latest official notification for the relevant CET examination and its syllabus.
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1. Number Series
Number series questions require you to identify a pattern and find the missing or next number.
Question 1: Find the next number: 3, 7, 11, 15, ?
- A. 17
- B. 18
- C. 19
- D. 21
Answer: C. 19.
Solution: Each number increases by 4. Therefore, 15 + 4 = 19.
Question 2: Find the next number: 2, 6, 18, 54, ?
- A. 108
- B. 126
- C. 162
- D. 216
Answer: C. 162.
Solution: Each number is multiplied by 3. Therefore, 54 × 3 = 162.
2. Analogy
Analogy questions test relationships between words, numbers or objects.
Question 3: Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
- A. Court
- B. School
- C. Bank
- D. Market
Answer: B. School.
Solution: A doctor commonly works in a hospital, while a teacher commonly works in a school.
Question 4: Bird : Nest :: Bee : ?
- A. Stable
- B. Hive
- C. Burrow
- D. Den
Answer: B. Hive.
3. Coding-Decoding
In coding-decoding questions, letters or numbers are changed according to a rule.
Question 5: If CAT is coded as DBU by moving each letter one position forward in the alphabet, how will DOG be coded?
Answer: EPH.
Solution: D becomes E, O becomes P and G becomes H.
Question 6: If PEN is written as 16-5-14 using alphabetical positions, how will SUN be written?
Answer: 19-21-14.
Solution: S = 19, U = 21, N = 14.
4. Direction Sense
Direction questions test the ability to follow movement and determine a final position.
Question 7: A person walks 4 km north and then 3 km east. In which direction is the person from the starting point?
Answer: North-east.
Solution: The final position is both north and east of the starting point.
Question 8: A person faces east and turns left. Which direction is the person facing now?
Answer: North.
5. Blood Relations
Question 9: A is the brother of B. B is the sister of C. How is A related to C?
Answer: Brother.
Solution: A and C share the sibling relationship described in the question, and A is male.
6. Classification
Question 10: Identify the odd one out: 16, 25, 36, 49, 54
Answer: 54.
Solution: The first four numbers are perfect squares. 54 is not a perfect square.
7. How to Prepare for HSSC CET Reasoning
Step 1: Learn the basic patterns
Study series, analogy, classification, coding-decoding, direction sense and other prescribed reasoning topics.
Step 2: Practise with written solutions
Do not simply memorise answers. Understand the pattern or relationship used in each question.
Step 3: Build speed gradually
Start with untimed practice. Introduce time limits once you can solve questions accurately.
Step 4: Maintain an error notebook
Record questions that you solved incorrectly and write down the reason for each error.
Step 5: Take mixed practice tests
Combine reasoning with other prescribed subjects to practise switching between question types.
Seven-Day Reasoning Practice Plan
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Number and alphabet series |
| Day 2 | Analogy and classification |
| Day 3 | Coding-decoding |
| Day 4 | Direction sense and blood relations |
| Day 5 | Other syllabus-based reasoning topics |
| Day 6 | Mixed practice questions |
| Day 7 | Timed mock test and error analysis |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How can I improve HSSC CET reasoning?
Practise regularly, learn patterns and review mistakes instead of memorising answers.
Q2. Are these questions actual previous-year HSSC CET questions?
No. These are illustrative practice questions designed to explain common reasoning concepts.
Q3. How should I prepare for the Haryana CET examination?
Follow the official syllabus for your applicable CET recruitment cycle and combine subject-wise study with mock tests and revision.
Q4. Where can I check official Haryana CET updates?
Visit the Haryana Staff Selection Commission website: https://www.hssc.gov.in/
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