SSC JE Reasoning Questions with Detailed Solutions

BODMAS Table:
​$$\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline\textbf{Operation preference wise} & \textbf{Symbol} \\\hline\text{Brackets} &[],{}, () \\ \hline \text{Orders, of} & (power), √ (root) , of \\ \hline \text{Division}& ÷ \\ \hline \text{Multiplication} & × \\ \hline \text{Addition} & + \\ \hline \text{Subtraction} & - \\\hline \end{array}$$​
Given equation:

82 + 52 ÷ 26 × 13 - 4 = ?

Now, if ‘+’ and ‘-‘ and ‘×' and '÷’ are interchanged, then:

=> 82 − 52 × 26 ÷ 13 + 4 = ?

=> 82 − 52 × 2 + 4 = ?

=> 82 - 104 + 4 = ?

=> 86 - 104 = -18

Hence, the correct answer is "Option B".

The given series is- 96, 104, 112, ?, 128, 136

The logic followed is:

Therefore, by this logic, we see that 120 is the missing number in the series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option D".

Given:

In a group of five friends, each has a different age.

1) Sony is younger than Ramesh.

2) Mohan is younger than Chand.

3) Only two people are older than Chand.

4) Sita is younger than Mohan.

Let's determine the order of ages step-by-step:

From statement 3: Since only two people are older than Chand, Chand must be the third oldest.

__ > __ > Chand > __ > __

From statement 2: Mohan is younger than Chand.

__ > __ > Chand > Mohan > __

From statement 4: Sita is younger than Mohan.

__ > __ > Chand > Mohan > Sita

From statement 1: Sony is younger than Ramesh. Since Chand is already the third oldest, Ramesh must be one of the two oldest. Therefore, Sony must be younger than Ramesh but older than Chand.

Ramesh > Sony > Chand > Mohan > Sita

So, the order of ages from oldest to youngest is:

Ramesh > Sony > Chand > Mohan > Sita

Hence, the second youngest in the group is Mohan.

The correct answer is Option A.

Family Chart:

Decoding the Symbols:

Given: N × S ÷ A + R - M

It means: N is the Wife of S, S is the Father of A, A is the Brother of R, and R is the Mother of M.

So, S is the Father of A, A is the Brother of R, and R is the Mother of M.

Hence, S is the Mother's Father of M.

The correct answer is "Option B".

Solution
Logic: If two dice have the same face value in the given image then their clockwise or anticlockwise wise number are known as opposite numbers in dice.
The faces and the numbers opposite to the given faces are as follows:

We see that, face 6 is opposite to face 9, face 7 is opposite to face 4, and face 5 is opposite to face 8.

The given statements are-

I) The sum of face 9 and the face opposite to it is a multiple of 3. Face 6 is opposite to face 9, the sum total of which is 15. 15 is a multiple of 3. This statement is true.

II) Face 8 has a prime number as its opposite face. Face 5 is opposite to face 8. 5 is a prime number. This statement is true.

Therefore, we see that both the statements I and II follow.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option A".

Family Chart:

Decoding the Symbols:

Given: 'E % F ÷ G – H @ M'

Decoding step by step:

• E % F means 'E is the son of F'
• F ÷ G means 'F is the father of G'
• G – H means 'G is the brother of H'
• H @ M means 'H is the mother of M'

Combining these relationships:

• E is the son of F
• F is the father of G
• G is the brother of H
• H is the mother of M

Therefore, E is the son of F, who is the father of G. G is the brother of H, who is the mother of M. Hence, G is the maternal uncle (mother's brother) of M.

So, E is also related to M in the same way as G, since G and E are siblings. Therefore, E is the mother's brother of M.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option B”.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "VBN".

Solution:
Family Chart:

Decoding the Symbols:

Symbol + - × ÷
Meaning Mother Brother Sister Husband
Given: L + A - B ÷ K × G + F
L is the mother of A, who is the brother of B. B is the husband of K, who is the sister of G. G is the mother of F.

So, K is related to L as: K is the wife of L's son (A).

Hence, the correct answer is option A: Son's wife.

Solution:
Let's count the number of triangles in the given figure,

Hence, the correct answer is "7".

Let's observe the pattern in the given number series:

82, 83, 80, 81, 78, ?

Now, let's break it into two alternating sequences:

1st sequence (odd positions):
82 (1st), 80 (3rd), 78 (5th)
→ Decreasing by 2:
82 → 80 → 78 → next would be 76

2nd sequence (even positions):
83 (2nd), 81 (4th), ? (6th)
→ Decreasing by 2:
83 → 81 → 79

So the series becomes:
82, 83, 80, 81, 78, 79

Final Answer: (D) 79

Given word:

'SHORTEN'

After arranged in alphabetical order:

After arranged in alphabetical order,

Only 'H' will remain unchanged.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option C".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: 1st number + 9 = 2nd number.

Now,

For, 126 : 135

=> 126 + 9 = 135.

For, 214 : 223

=> 214 + 9 = 223.

Similarly, for 425 ∶ ?

=> 425 + 9 = 434.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option B".

The logic is as follows:

Therefore, we see that 'FANTASY' is coded as 'FYSATNA'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option D".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Synonyms.

Here,

Compassion ∶ Sympathy → Compassion and Sympathy is synonyms.

Similarly,

Lucid ∶ Eloquent → Lucid and Eloquent is synonyms.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option A".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "DTO".