The IQ and Intelligence Test is a decisive screening phase for jobs in Pakistan's premium organizations, including the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, PAF - ISSB), Ministry of Defence (MoD), ASF, FIA, and various FPSC/PPSC general ability tests. A high IQ score proves your sharp decision-making skills and quick mental reflexes under pressure.
Unlike regular subjects, IQ cannot be crammed overnight. It requires practice to understand the underlying logic, patterns, and shortcuts. This practice set contains 100 highly repeated Intelligence MCQs broken down into different categories. Every answer includes a clear explanation so you can learn the exact "trick" used to solve it.
Key Topics Covered in Intelligence Tests
To pass a verbal intelligence test, you need to master the following five major domains:
- Number & Alphabet Series: Finding the missing term in a sequence (e.g., 2, 4, 8, 16, ?).
- Coding and Decoding: Cracking the hidden logic behind a coded word (e.g., If CAT is coded as 3120, what is DOG?).
- Odd One Out: Identifying the word or number that does not belong to a specific group.
- Direction Sense: Solving geographic movement questions involving North, South, East, and West.
- Blood Relations & Word Problems: Solving family tree puzzles and basic age/time problems.
Interactive IQ & Intelligence Practice Test (100 MCQs)
Sharpen your brain by attempting the comprehensive interactive mock test below. Select your answers carefully and click the "Show My Result" button at the end to check your mental agility score and read the logic behind each correct answer.
š Interactive Practice Test (100 MCQs)
Exp: The pattern is multiplying the previous number by 2. (2*2=4, 4*2=8, 8*2=16, 16*2=32).
Exp: These are squares of consecutive integers: 1², 2², 3², 4², 5², so the next is 6² = 36.
Exp: The pattern is an alternating sequence: Add 3, then subtract 2. (7+3=10, 10-2=8, 8+3=11, 11-2=9, 9+3=12, 12-2=10).
Exp: Potato is a vegetable, whereas the others are fruits.
Exp: A boat travels on water, while the others travel on land.
Exp: C(3) + A(1) + T(20) = 24.
Exp: Ounce is a unit of weight/mass, while the others are units of length/distance.
Exp: You use a book for reading and a fork for eating.
Exp: Each letter is shifted backward by one position in the alphabet. (F-1=E, I-1=H, S-1=R, H-1=G). J-1=I, U-1=T, N-1=M, G-1=F, L-1=K, E-1=D.
Exp: "My father's son" is the man himself (since he has no brothers). So, "that man's father" is the man himself. Therefore, the photograph is of his son.
Exp: The pattern alternates: subtract 2, then subtract 4. (36-2=34, 34-4=30, 30-2=28, 28-4=24, 24-2=22).
Exp: If tomorrow is Sunday, today is Saturday. Therefore, yesterday was Friday.
Exp: He starts moving South. Turning right means he faces West. Turning left from West means he faces South again. His final position relative to the start is South-West.
Exp: The pattern skips one letter each time (A, b, C, d, E, f, G, h, I).
Exp: 9 is not a prime number (it is divisible by 3). The others (3, 5, 7) are prime numbers.
Exp: Safe and Secure are synonyms. Protect and Guard are synonyms.
Exp: 5 spiders catch 5 flies in 5 minutes, which means 1 spider catches 1 fly in 5 minutes. To catch 100 flies in 100 minutes (which is 20 intervals of 5 mins), 1 spider catches 20 flies. So 5 spiders will catch 100 flies.
Exp: A circle has no straight sides or corners, whereas the others are polygons with straight sides.
Exp: The code uses the reverse alphabet (A=Z, B=Y, C=X, etc.). S=H, A=Z, I=R, D=W.
Exp: These are the first letters of the months of the year (January, February, etc.). The next is December (D).
Exp: "My grandfather's only son" is the boy's father. The daughter of his father is his sister.
Exp: Each number is divided by 2 to get the next number. (1/4) / 2 = 1/8.
Exp: A cup is used to hold coffee; a bowl is used to hold soup.
Exp: A, B, and C are brothers. Since C is the father of D, A is the brother of D's father, which makes A the uncle of D.
Exp: P=1, O=2, S=3, T=4. F=5, L=6, I=7, R=8, T=4. So, F(5) R(8) O(2) S(3) T(4) = 58234.
Exp: Brass is an alloy (mixture of copper and zinc), whereas the others are pure elemental metals.
Exp: Rearranging 'CIFAIPC' gives PACIFIC.
Exp: This is an alternating series. The first series is a constant 8. The second series is 22, 28, ? (adding 6). So, 28 + 6 = 34.
Exp: Using Pythagoras theorem: distance = ā(4² + 3²) = ā(16 + 9) = ā25 = 5 meters.
Exp: A leaf is a part of a tree; a petal is a part of a flower.
Exp: Mumbai is a city, but not a capital. The others are capital cities of their respective countries.
Exp: If the day before yesterday was Tuesday, today is Thursday. The day after tomorrow will be Saturday.
Exp: See, Hear, and Taste are physical senses. Think is a mental process.
Exp: The differences between consecutive numbers are increasing odd numbers: +3, +5, +7, +9. The next difference is +11. 27 + 11 = 38.
Exp: The logic is (n * n) + (n/2). For 2: (2*2)+1=5. For 4: (4*4)+2=18. For 6: (6*6)+3=39. For 8: (8*8)+4 = 64+4 = 68.
Exp: The series is moving backward skipping one letter. (Z, y, X, w, V, u, T, s, R).
Exp: Each letter is shifted forward by 2. W(+2)=Y. To find the original word for HKTG, shift back by 2. H(-2)=F, K(-2)=I, T(-2)=R, G(-2)=E. The word is FIRE.
Exp: C and Q are sisters, and Z is their mother. P is the son of Z, so P is the brother of C. Since A is the son of C, P (the mother's brother) is A's maternal uncle.
Exp: An odometer measures mileage (distance); a compass indicates direction.
Exp: 16 (4²), 25 (5²), and 36 (6²) are perfect squares. 45 is not a perfect square.
Exp: The difference between numbers increases by 1 each time (+1, +2, +3, +4, +5). Next difference is +6. 17 + 6 = 23.
Exp: Rearranging 'NGEAL' gives 'ANGEL', which is a spiritual being.
Exp: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are natural/pure sciences. Geography is a social/earth science.
Exp: Melting turns a substance into a liquid. Freezing turns it into a solid.
Exp: If 5th is Tuesday, then 1st is Friday (1st Friday). 8th is 2nd Friday. 15th is 3rd Friday. 3 days after the 15th is the 18th.
Exp: The sequence follows the rule n² + 1. (1²+1=2, 2²+1=5, 3²+1=10, 4²+1=17, 5²+1=26, 6²+1=37, 7²+1=50). The next should be 8²+1 = 65. So 64 is incorrect.
Exp: A shoe is worn on the foot; a glove is worn on the hand.
Exp: The values are their alphabetical positions. P(16) + A(1) + G(7) + E(5) = 29.
Exp: All others are string instruments. A drum is a percussion instrument.
Exp: Facing West. +45° clockwise = North-West. +180° clockwise = South-East.
Exp: These are the cubes of consecutive numbers. (2³=8, 3³=27, 4³=64, 5³=125). Next is 6³ = 216.
Exp: Lahore is a provincial capital. The others are national capitals of South Asian countries.
Exp: A bird's mode of movement is to fly; a snake's mode is to slither or crawl.
Exp: Each letter is moved two steps forward. T(+2)=V, E(+2)=G. So for STUDENT: S(+2)=U, T(+2)=V, U(+2)=W, D(+2)=F, E(+2)=G, N(+2)=P, T(+2)=V.
Exp: Ali > Bilal. Charlie > Bilal. Charlie > Ali. Order from oldest to youngest: Charlie > Ali > Bilal. Bilal is the youngest.
Exp: TOKYO is the capital city of Japan.
Exp: The differences are consecutive odd numbers subtracting. (-21, -19, -17, -15). The next difference is -13. So 48 - 13 = 35.
Exp: Ugly describes something unattractive, whereas the other words describe someone/something attractive.
Exp: A doctor treats a patient; a lawyer represents a client.
Exp: The formula to find the real time from a mirror image is to subtract the given time from 11:60 or 12:00. 11:60 - 3:15 = 8:45.
Exp: The difference between numbers doubles each time: +2, +4, +8, +16. Next is +32. 33 + 32 = 65.
Exp: November has 30 days. All the other months have 31 days.
Exp: A thermometer measures temperature; a compass shows direction.
Exp: 2=A, 3=L, 5=G, 4=U, 9=T. So, 23549 is ALGUT.
Exp: "My daughter's father" is Deepak himself. So, the gentleman's brother is Deepak's father. Therefore, the gentleman is Deepak's uncle.
Exp: The gap between letters increases: B(+2)=D, D(+3)=G, G(+4)=K, K(+5)=P, P(+6)=V.
Exp: A zebra has stripes, whereas the others do not have black and white stripes. Alternatively, Horse is domesticated. (Wait, let's pick a stronger logic). Zebra, Tiger, Lion are wild. Horse is domestic. Let's fix the options. Correct Answer: D Horse is a domesticated animal, while the others are wild.
Exp: A chapter is a part of a book; a room is a part of a building.
Exp: The pattern is: Multiply by 2, then subtract 8. (14*2=28, 28-8=20, 20*2=40, 40-8=32, 32*2=64, 64-8=56).
Exp: Each letter is shifted forward by 3. R(+3)=U, O(+3)=R, A(+3)=D, D(+3)=G. For SWAN: S(+3)=V, W(+3)=Z, A(+3)=D, N(+3)=Q.
Exp: Let son's age = x, mother's age = 2x. 20 years ago: (2x - 20) = 10(x - 20). 2x - 20 = 10x - 200 => 8x = 180 => x = 22.5. Mother's age = 2 * 22.5 = 45.
Exp: 15 is not a prime number (divisible by 3 and 5), while all the others are prime numbers.
Exp: Day and Night are antonyms; Truth and Lie are antonyms.
Exp: The differences between numbers are consecutive odd numbers: +3, +5, +7, +9. Next is +11. 24 + 11 = 35. (Also, n² - 1 sequence: 1²-1=0, 2²-1=3...).
Exp: Sum of alphabetical positions. R(18) + E(5) + D(4) = 27. G(7) + R(18) + E(5) + E(5) + N(14) = 49.
Exp: Actual time = 11:60 - 8:20 = 3:40.
Exp: A sphere is a 3D object, whereas the others are 2D shapes.
Exp: A pen writes using ink; a pencil writes using lead (graphite).
Exp: Each number is multiplied by 5 to get the next term. 625 * 5 = 3125.
Exp: Depressed expresses sadness, while the others express happiness.
Exp: We know A > B and B > C. Therefore, A > C.
Exp: You take the Key (1), open the Lock (3), push the Door (2), enter the Room (4), and Switch on (5) the light.
Exp: 144 (12²), 169 (13²), and 196 (14²) are perfect squares. 210 is not.
Exp: A fish moves through water; a bird moves through the air.
Exp: M is 13th letter (1+3=4). A is 1st (1). N is 14th (1+4=5). D is 4. O is 15 (1+5=6). G is 7. So, 467.
Exp: A magazine contains articles for leisure reading, whereas the others are formal reference books.
Exp: This is the Fibonacci sequence where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. 8 + 13 = 21.
Exp: The direct opposite of South is North, and the opposite of West is East. So, North-East.
Exp: The code uses the reverse alphabet sum (A=26, Z=1). G(20)+O(12)=32. S(8)+H(19)+E(22)=49. S(8)+O(12)+M(14)+E(22)=56.
Exp: The pattern is n³ + 1. (1³+1=2, 2³+1=9, 3³+1=28, 4³+1=65, 5³+1=126). Next is 6³ + 1 = 216 + 1 = 217.
Exp: Carrot grows under the ground (root vegetable), while the others grow above the ground.
Exp: If 3rd is Monday, 5th is the 1st Wednesday. Add 7 days: 12th is 2nd Wed, 19th is 3rd Wed, 26th is 4th Wed.
Exp: Pacific is a specific ocean; Greenland is a specific island.
Exp: Replace letters with signs: 10 * 4 + 4 * 4 - 6. Using BODMAS: 40 + 16 - 6 = 56 - 6 = 50.
Exp: The series is cubes of consecutive numbers: 1³, 2³, 3³, 4³. The next is 5³ = 125.
Exp: Evaluate, Assess, and Appraise all mean to judge or calculate value. Instruct means to teach or command.
Exp: By direct substitution: A=4, C=5, C=5, E=9, P=7, T=8. So, 455978.
Exp: The father of his uncle is his grandfather. The daughter of his grandfather is his aunt or mother. The daughter of his mother/aunt is his sister or cousin. Typically in such puzzles without "only", the closest relation "Sister" is considered if Cousin isn't explicitly defined. Let's trace it strictly: Father of his uncle = Grandfather. Daughter of Grandfather = Mother (or Aunt). Daughter of Mother = Sister.
Exp: This is a series of consecutive prime numbers. The next prime number after 37 is 41.
Exp: Sialkot, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala are cities in Punjab. Quetta is a city in Balochistan (and its capital).
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