About Verbal & Non-Verbal Intelligence MCQs
Intelligence tests are a standard component of armed forces recruitment (like ISSB), NTS, and various university entrance exams. They are designed to measure your logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and problem-solving abilities rather than memorized knowledge.
Topics Covered in This Category
- Verbal Intelligence: Analogies, number series, alphabet series, odd one out, and coding-decoding.
- Non-Verbal Intelligence: Figure series, figure analogies, mirror images, embedded figures, and pattern completion.
How to Improve Your Intelligence Test Score
Intelligence tests are highly trainable. The more you practice, the more you recognize recurring patterns. Practice each format separately first. For non-verbal questions, use a pencil to draw or sketch the rotations and reflections. Time yourself during practice, as these tests are usually heavily time-pressured.
Practice 50 Blood Relations MCQs
Question 1: Pointing to a man, Sara says, 'He is the son of my mother's only brother.' How is the man related to Sara?
- A Brother
- B Cousin
- C Uncle
- D Nephew
Explanation: Her mother's brother is her maternal uncle, and his son is her cousin. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 2: A is the brother of B. B is the sister of C. How is A related to C?
- A Cousin
- B Uncle
- C Brother
- D Father
Explanation: A, B and C are siblings, so A is C's brother. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 3: Pointing to a girl, Ahmed says, 'She is the daughter of my father's only son.' The girl is Ahmed's:
- A Cousin
- B Sister
- C Niece
- D Daughter
Explanation: His father's only son is Ahmed himself, so she is his daughter. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 4: A is the mother of B, and B is the mother of C. How is A related to C?
- A Aunt
- B Grandmother
- C Mother
- D Sister
Explanation: A is C's mother's mother. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 5: Ali's mother's brother is Sana's father. How is Ali related to Sana?
- A Brother
- B Cousin
- C Uncle
- D Nephew
Explanation: Their parents are siblings, so they are cousins. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 6: What is the angle between the hands of a clock at 3:00?
- A 90°
- B 180°
- C 120°
- D 60°
Explanation: At 3:00 the hands are a quarter-turn apart. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 7: What is the angle between the hands of a clock at 6:00?
- A 360°
- B 180°
- C 120°
- D 90°
Explanation: At 6:00 the hands point in opposite directions. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 8: If today is Monday, what day will it be after 10 days?
- A Friday
- B Thursday
- C Wednesday
- D Tuesday
Explanation: 10 days = 1 week + 3 days, so Monday + 3 = Thursday. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 9: How many days are there in a leap year?
- A 366
- B 367
- C 365
- D 364
Explanation: A leap year has 366 days. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 10: If CAT is coded as DBU, how is DOG coded?
- A EPH
- B EOH
- C DPH
- D FPI
Explanation: Each letter moves one step forward: D→E, O→P, G→H, giving EPH. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 11: If A=1, B=2, C=3 and so on, what is the sum of the letter values in 'CAB'?
- A 9
- B 5
- C 6
- D 4
Explanation: 3 + 1 + 2 = 6. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 12: If MOON is coded as NPPO, how is STAR coded?
- A SUBS
- B TUBS
- C TUAS
- D RSZQ
Explanation: Each letter moves one step forward. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 13: If RED is coded as SFE, how is GREEN coded?
- A HSFFO
- B HSFFM
- C FQDDM
- D HSFEO
Explanation: Each letter moves one step forward: G→H, R→S, E→F, E→F, N→O. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 14: If FAIR is coded as 6-1-9-18, how is LAMP coded?
- A 11-1-13-16
- B 12-1-13-16
- C 12-1-14-16
- D 12-2-13-16
Explanation: Each letter is replaced by its alphabet position: L=12, A=1, M=13, P=16. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 15: Ali walks 5 km north and then 5 km east. In which direction is he from the starting point?
- A North-West
- B South-East
- C North-East
- D South-West
Explanation: Moving north then east places him to the north-east of the start. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 16: A man faces north, turns right, and then turns right again. Which direction does he face now?
- A North
- B East
- C South
- D West
Explanation: North → East → South. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 17: Sara walks 3 km west and then 4 km north. How far is she from the start?
- A 5 km
- B 7 km
- C 1 km
- D 12 km
Explanation: √(3² + 4²) = 5 km. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 18: You are facing East and turn left. Which direction do you face?
- A West
- B East
- C South
- D North
Explanation: Turning left from East gives North. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 19: Find the next letter: A, C, E, G, ?
- A J
- B K
- C I
- D H
Explanation: Letters increase by 2 positions. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 20: Find the next letter: B, E, H, K, ?
- A L
- B M
- C O
- D N
Explanation: Each letter moves 3 steps forward. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 21: Find the next letter: Z, X, V, T, ?
- A Q
- B R
- C P
- D S
Explanation: Each letter moves 2 steps backward. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 22: Find the next pair: AZ, BY, CX, ?
- A EW
- B DV
- C DW
- D DX
Explanation: First letters go forward, second letters go backward. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 23: If 3 pens cost Rs 45, what will 7 pens cost?
- A Rs 90
- B Rs 120
- C Rs 105
- D Rs 100
Explanation: One pen costs Rs 15; 7 × 15 = 105. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 24: Find the next number: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
- A 24
- B 30
- C 32
- D 36
Explanation: Each term is double the previous one, so 16 × 2 = 32. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 25: Find the next number: 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ?
- A 36
- B 38
- C 40
- D 42
Explanation: Differences are 3, 5, 7, 9, so the next difference is 11 and 27 + 11 = 38. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 26: Find the next number: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?
- A 60
- B 80
- C 50
- D 100
Explanation: Each number doubles. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 27: Find the next number: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
- A 30
- B 36
- C 35
- D 49
Explanation: These are perfect squares; next is 6² = 36. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 28: Find the next number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
- A 44
- B 36
- C 40
- D 42
Explanation: Differences are 4, 6, 8, 10, so next is +12. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 29: Find the next number: 100, 90, 80, 70, ?
- A 80
- B 60
- C 65
- D 50
Explanation: Each number decreases by 10. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 30: Find the next number: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ?
- A 12
- B 15
- C 11
- D 13
Explanation: Fibonacci: each term is the sum of the previous two. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 31: Find the next number: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
- A 243
- B 108
- C 324
- D 162
Explanation: Each number is multiplied by 3. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 32: Find the next number: 7, 14, 28, 56, ?
- A 98
- B 84
- C 100
- D 112
Explanation: Each number doubles. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 33: Find the next number: 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, ?
- A 31
- B 27
- C 29
- D 25
Explanation: These are consecutive primes. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 34: Choose the odd one out: Apple, Mango, Banana, Carrot
- A Apple
- B Mango
- C Banana
- D Carrot
Explanation: Carrot is a vegetable; the others are fruits. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 35: Choose the odd one out: Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Dubai
- A Karachi
- B Peshawar
- C Lahore
- D Dubai
Explanation: Dubai is not a city of Pakistan. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 36: Choose the odd one out: Square, Triangle, Circle, Cube
- A Cube
- B Triangle
- C Circle
- D Square
Explanation: A cube is three-dimensional; the others are flat shapes. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 37: Choose the odd one out: 8, 27, 64, 50
- A 50
- B 27
- C 8
- D 64
Explanation: 8, 27 and 64 are perfect cubes; 50 is not. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 38: Choose the odd one out: Sparrow, Eagle, Bat, Parrot
- A Parrot
- B Sparrow
- C Bat
- D Eagle
Explanation: A bat is a mammal; the rest are birds. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 39: Choose the odd one out: January, March, May, June
- A May
- B June
- C March
- D January
Explanation: June has 30 days; the others have 31. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 40: In a row of 20 students, Ali is 8th from the left. What is his position from the right?
- A 13th
- B 12th
- C 14th
- D 11th
Explanation: 20 − 8 + 1 = 13. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 41: A is taller than B, and C is shorter than B. Who is the tallest?
- A B
- B Cannot be determined
- C C
- D A
Explanation: A > B > C. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 42: P is older than Q, Q is older than R, and R is older than S. Who is the youngest?
- A R
- B Q
- C P
- D S
Explanation: P > Q > R > S. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 43: All cats are animals. All animals are living beings. Conclusion: All cats are living beings.
- A Partly true
- B Cannot be determined
- C True
- D False
Explanation: Transitive relation makes the conclusion valid. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 44: Some doctors are teachers. All teachers are honest. Conclusion: Some doctors are honest.
- A Cannot say
- B Does not follow
- C Follows
- D Contradicts
Explanation: The doctors who are teachers must be honest. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 45: Pen : Writing :: Knife : ?
- A Cutting
- B Sharp
- C Kitchen
- D Steel
Explanation: A pen is used for writing; a knife is used for cutting. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 46: Bird : Fly :: Fish : ?
- A Crawl
- B Walk
- C Swim
- D Run
Explanation: Birds fly; fish swim. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 47: Doctor : Patient :: Teacher : ?
- A School
- B Student
- C Book
- D Class
Explanation: A doctor treats a patient; a teacher teaches a student. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 48: Eye : See :: Ear : ?
- A Hear
- B Touch
- C Smell
- D Taste
Explanation: The ear is the organ of hearing. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 49: Cow : Calf :: Dog : ?
- A Puppy
- B Foal
- C Cub
- D Kitten
Explanation: A young dog is a puppy. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Question 50: Head : Cap :: Hand : ?
- A Shoe
- B Sock
- C Glove
- D Belt
Explanation: A cap is worn on the head; a glove on the hand. Useful for: ISSB, NTS, FIA, ASF, Police (ASI, Constable).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Blood Relations MCQs are available on TestMasterMCQs?
There are currently 50 Blood Relations MCQs on this page, each with four options, the correct answer and a short explanation to help you understand the concept — not just memorise the answer.
Are these Blood Relations MCQs useful for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS and MDCAT?
Yes — our Blood Relations questions follow the syllabus of common Pakistani competitive exams including CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and university entry tests like MDCAT and ECAT.
How should I practice Blood Relations MCQs for better retention?
Attempt 15–20 questions at a time, read the explanation after every question (even the ones you get right), and revisit wrong answers after 24 hours to reinforce memory.