

Reasoning is one of the most important sections in the SSC CHSL exam, as it tests a candidate’s logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to identify patterns and relationships. It carries significant weight in the Tier I paper, helping boost overall scores when approached with clear concepts and smart practice. Preparing well for reasoning not only improves accuracy but also saves valuable time during the exam.
Here’s a list of the most important and expected reasoning questions for the SSC CHSL 2025 exam.
Q.1 Identify the letter substitution pattern and apply it to the third pair.
B × E : 4 × 25 :: E × J : ?
(a) 5 × 10
(b) 25 × 100
(c) 5 × 100
(d) 25 × 10
Answer (B)
Q.2 In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives:
Clock : Time:: Thermometer:?
(a) Pressure
(b) Speed
(c) Temperature
(d) Distance
Answer (C)
Q3. What number should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
57, 63, 71, 81, 93,?
(a) 107
(b) 154
(c) 170
(d) 105
Answer (A)
Q4. Statement:
Some cloth are handkerchiefs.
All towels are handkerchiefs.
Conclusions:
(I) Some cloth are towels.
(II) All handkerchiefs are towels.
(a) Only conclusion (I) follows
(b) Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
(c) Only conclusion (II) follows
(d) Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Answer (B)
Q.5 In a certain code language, 'FIVE' is written as '654321' and 'FOUR' is written as '54321'. How will 'THREE' be written in that language?
A. 321
B. 4321
C. 21
D. 54321
Answer (B)
Q.6 In each of the following questions, a group of three numbers/symbols is given in each option. Identify the group that does NOT follow the same pattern as the others.
(a) A1 : D5 : G9
(b) B2 : E6 : H10
(c) C3 : F7 : I11
(d) D4 : G8 : K13
Answer (D)
Q.7 A said to B: "The woman I met yesterday at the park was the only daughter of the father of your brother." How is the woman related to B?
(a) Sister
(b) Cousin
(c) Mother
(d) Aunt
Q.8 Which of the following addresses are identical to each other:
Dr Ruchi Jain 4 / 88, Skyline Residency, Jaipur, 302001
Dr. Ruchi Jain 4/88, Skyline Residency, Jaipur, 302001
Dr. Ruchi Jain 4/88, Skyline Residency, Jaipur, 302001
Dr Ruchi Jain 4/88, Skyline Residency, Jaipur, 302001
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 3 and 4
Q.9 Select the number pair in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers in the following pairs:
(17, 153) (31, 279)
(a) 22, 216
(b) 43, 387
(c) 35, 326
(d) 14, 122
Answer (B)
Q.10 How many symbols in the series are immediately preceded by a letter and immediately followed by another symbol?
Series:
& $ T & J $ X G ^ K € U % & Z Y # S @ * D X ¥ F ø
(a) 3
(b) 2
(c) None
(d) 1
Q.11 Statement:
Milk will become poison if kept in a copper utensil. Poison is good for consumption and health.
Conclusions:
I. People should consume milk which is kept in a copper pot.
II. Consumption of poison should be avoided.
Options:
(a) Only conclusion I follows
(b) Only conclusion II follows
(c) Both conclusions I and II follow
(d) Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Answer (B)
Q.12 There are 40 students standing in a line. Rahul is 13th from the left and Kunal is 17th from the right. How many students are there between them?
Options:
(a) 9
(b) 10
(c) 11
(d) 12
Answer (C)
Q.13 Statements:
All numbers are categories.
Some categories are sequences.
Some sequences are questions.
Conclusions:
i) Some sequences are numbers.
ii) Some questions are categories.
iii) All the categories are numbers.
Options:
(a) I only and ii
(b) Only i and iii
(c) Only iii
(d) None
Answer (D)
Q.14 Which of the following alternatives will replace the question mark?
Chaos, Conflict, Negotiation, Resolution, ?
(a) Justice
(b) Harmony
(c) Stability
(d) Law
Answer (B)
Q.15 When someone says, "You are a hardworking person, but you are not honest," what should you do?
(a) Stop talking to that person.
(b) Ask that person politely why they think you are not honest.
(c) Be happy because at least they acknowledge you are hardworking.
(d) Point out some bad qualities of that person in return.
Answer (B)
Q.16 Four pairs of words are given below. Three pairs are similar in some way, and one pair is different. Select the pair that is different.
(a) Boxing : Ring
(b) Golf : Course
(c) Baseball : Diamond
(d) Pool : Swimming
Answer (D)
Q.17 Select the alphanumeric cluster from the given options that will replace the question mark (?) in the series below:
BA25, CD36, FE49, ?, JI81
(a) HG64
(b) GH60
(c) EF54
(d) GH64
Answer (D)
Q.18 If 12 + 6 = 72 and 7 + 3 = 21, then what is 16 + 6 = ?
(a) 69
(b) 32
(c) 23
(d) 96
Q.19 If 1 + 2 = 5, 2 + 3 = 13, 3 + 4 = 25 in a certain pattern, then what is 4 + 5 = ?
(a) 31
(b) 41
(c) 51
(d) 59
Answer (B)
Q.20 Choose the odd pair.
(a) China : Beijing
(b) Russia : Moscow
(c) Japan : Singapore
(d) Spain : Madrid
Answer (C)
You can download the complete set of SSC/Reasoning practice questions in a single PDF for easy reference and offline practice. This PDF contains all the questions mentioned above along with multiple-choice options.
SSC CHSL Reasoning Top Expected Questions PDF
After going through the SSC CHSL Reasoning Top Expected Questions PDF, students should practice regularly, revise important concepts, and solve tricky questions carefully. Download the PDF for offline practice, analyze mistakes, and take mock tests to improve speed and accuracy. Regular practice and smart revision will boost confidence and help perform better in the exam.