CGL 2026 — General Intelligence & Reasoning: Number Series Concept Guide + 10 MCQs
Master Number Series for CGL 2026. This guide covers theory, shortcuts, and 10 practice MCQs.
Concept: Number Series
This topic tests analytical reasoning. Understand the pattern and apply it systematically. Practice is key.
Key Points
- Read carefully before solving
- Eliminate wrong options first
- Practice 20+ questions daily
⚡ Shortcuts & Tricks
- Identify the question type first
- Use elimination strategy
- Don't spend over 90 seconds on one question
Practice MCQs (10 Questions)
Q1. Bird : Nest :: Bee : ?
- A. Hive
- B. Den
- C. Burrow
- D. Kennel
Answer: A — A bird lives in a nest; similarly, a bee lives in a hive.
Q2. Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
- A. Library
- B. School
- C. College
- D. Office
Answer: B — A doctor works in a hospital; a teacher works in a school.
Q3. Eye : See :: Ear : ?
- A. Speak
- B. Touch
- C. Hear
- D. Smell
Answer: C — An eye sees; an ear hears. Function analogy.
Q4. Pen : Write :: Knife : ?
- A. Sharpen
- B. Cut
- C. Pierce
- D. Stab
Answer: B — A pen writes; a knife cuts.
Q5. Lion : Cub :: Cat : ?
- A. Kitten
- B. Puppy
- C. Foal
- D. Calf
Answer: A — A lion's young is a cub; a cat's young is a kitten.
Q6. India : Rupee :: Japan : ?
- A. Dollar
- B. Euro
- C. Yen
- D. Won
Answer: C — India's currency is Rupee; Japan's currency is Yen.
Q7. Paw : Dog :: Hoof : ?
- A. Cat
- B. Horse
- C. Bird
- D. Fish
Answer: B — A dog has paws; a horse has hooves.
Q8. Author : Book :: Sculptor : ?
- A. Painting
- B. Poem
- C. Statue
- D. Music
Answer: C — An author creates a book; a sculptor creates a statue.
Q9. Milk : Butter :: Grape : ?
- A. Juice
- B. Wine
- C. Jam
- D. Raisin
Answer: B — Milk is processed to butter; grapes are fermented to wine.
Q10. Mountain : Valley :: Peak : ?
- A. Cliff
- B. Trough
- C. Ridge
- D. Slope
Answer: B — Valley is the low area; trough is the low point opposite a peak.
Summary
Consistent practice and pattern recognition are the keys to mastering this topic.
