# 30 Reasoning Olympiad Questions for Class 6 with Answers
Are you looking for challenging Reasoning Olympiad questions for Class 6?
Welcome to Olympiad Digital's Class 6 Reasoning Olympiad Practice Test!
Reasoning questions help students develop:
- Logical thinking
- Analytical ability
- Pattern recognition
- Observation skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Decision-making skills
- Mental agility
This free practice test contains 30 multiple-choice reasoning questions for Class 6 students.
Try to solve the questions yourself before checking the answers.
Let's begin!
---
# 🧠 CLASS 6 REASONING OLYMPIAD PRACTICE TEST
## Question 1 – Number Series
Find the next number:
4, 8, 12, 16, ___
A. 18
B. 20
C. 22
D. 24
Answer: B. 20
Explanation:
Each number increases by 4.
---
## Question 2 – Number Series
Find the next number:
3, 6, 12, 24, ___
A. 36
B. 42
C. 48
D. 54
Answer: C. 48
Explanation:
Each number is multiplied by 2.
---
## Question 3 – Number Series
Find the missing number:
2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ___
A. 35
B. 36
C. 37
D. 38
Answer: C. 37
Explanation:
The differences are:
+3, +5, +7, +9
The next difference is +11.
26 + 11 = 37.
---
## Question 4 – Number Pattern
Find the missing number:
1, 4, 9, 16, ___
A. 20
B. 24
C. 25
D. 36
Answer: C. 25
Explanation:
These are square numbers:
1², 2², 3², 4², 5².
---
# 🔤 ALPHABET REASONING
## Question 5 – Alphabet Series
Find the next letter:
A, D, G, J, ___
A. K
B. L
C. M
D. N
Answer: C. M
Explanation:
The pattern is +3 letters.
A → D → G → J → M
---
## Question 6 – Alphabet Series
Find the missing letter:
B, E, H, K, ___
A. L
B. M
C. N
D. O
Answer: C. N
---
## Question 7 – Alphabet Position
If A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, ..., what is the value of CAT?
A. 22
B. 24
C. 26
D. 28
Answer: B. 24
Explanation:
C = 3
A = 1
T = 20
3 + 1 + 20 = 24
---
# 🔐 CODING AND DECODING
## Question 8 – Coding
If CAT is coded as DBU, how is DOG coded?
A. EPH
B. EOG
C. FPH
D. EPG
Answer: A. EPH
Explanation:
Each letter moves one step forward:
D → E
O → P
G → H
Therefore DOG → EPH.
---
## Question 9 – Coding
If PEN is coded as QFO, how is BOOK coded?
A. CPPL
B. CPNL
C. CPPM
D. DQQL
Answer: A. CPPL
Explanation:
Each letter moves one step forward.
B → C
O → P
O → P
K → L
---
# 🔍 ODD ONE OUT
## Question 10 – Odd One Out
Which is different from the others?
A. Apple
B. Mango
C. Banana
D. Carrot
Answer: D. Carrot
Explanation:
Carrot is a vegetable; the others are fruits.
---
## Question 11 – Odd One Out
Which number is different?
A. 9
B. 16
C. 25
D. 30
Answer: D. 30
Explanation:
9, 16 and 25 are perfect squares.
---
## Question 12 – Odd One Out
Which is different?
A. Triangle
B. Square
C. Rectangle
D. Circle
Answer: D. Circle
Explanation:
The first three are polygons with straight sides.
---
# 🔗 ANALOGIES
## Question 13 – Analogy
Bird : Nest :: Bee : ?
A. Cave
B. Hive
C. Kennel
D. Burrow
Answer: B. Hive
---
## Question 14 – Analogy
Book : Read :: Food : ?
A. Cook
B. Eat
C. Drink
D. Buy
Answer: B. Eat
---
## Question 15 – Analogy
Hand : Glove :: Foot : ?
A. Cap
B. Sock
C. Shirt
D. Belt
Answer: B. Sock
---
# 🧭 DIRECTION SENSE
## Question 16 – Direction
A boy is facing North.
He turns right and then turns right again.
Which direction is he facing now?
A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West
Answer: B. South
---
## Question 17 – Direction
Riya walks 5 metres East and then 5 metres North.
In which direction is she from her starting point?
A. North-East
B. North-West
C. South-East
D. South-West
Answer: A. North-East
---
## Question 18 – Direction HOTS
A person is facing West.
He turns left, then turns left again.
Which direction is he facing?
A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West
Answer: C. East
---
# 👨👩👧👦 BLOOD RELATION / FAMILY RELATION
## Question 19 – Family Relation
Riya is the sister of Amit.
Amit is the son of Raj.
How is Raj related to Riya?
A. Brother
B. Father
C. Uncle
D. Grandfather
Answer: B. Father
---
## Question 20 – Family Relation
A is the mother of B.
B is the brother of C.
How is A related to C?
A. Sister
B. Mother
C. Aunt
D. Grandmother
Answer: B. Mother
---
# 🏆 RANKING AND ORDER
## Question 21 – Ranking
Rohan is taller than Aman.
Aman is taller than Raj.
Who is the shortest?
A. Rohan
B. Aman
C. Raj
D. Cannot say
Answer: C. Raj
---
## Question 22 – Ranking
In a race, Ravi finishes before Aman but after Riya.
Who finishes first?
A. Ravi
B. Aman
C. Riya
D. Cannot say
Answer: C. Riya
---
# 🧩 LOGICAL SEQUENCE
## Question 23 – Sequence
Which comes first?
A. Adult
B. Child
C. Baby
D. Teenager
Answer: C. Baby
---
## Question 24 – Sequence
Arrange these in the correct order:
1. Fruit
2. Seed
3. Plant
4. Flower
A. 2 → 3 → 4 → 1
B. 3 → 2 → 4 → 1
C. 2 → 4 → 3 → 1
D. 4 → 3 → 2 → 1
Answer: A. 2 → 3 → 4 → 1
---
# 🕒 CLOCK AND CALENDAR
## Question 25 – Calendar
If today is Monday, what day will it be after 10 days?
A. Wednesday
B. Thursday
C. Friday
D. Saturday
Answer: B. Thursday
Explanation:
After 7 days = Monday.
3 more days = Thursday.
---
## Question 26 – Clock
How many minutes are there in 3 hours?
A. 120
B. 150
C. 180
D. 240
Answer: C. 180
---
# 🔢 MATHEMATICAL REASONING
## Question 27 – Missing Number
Find the missing number:
5 → 10
7 → 14
9 → 18
11 → ?
A. 20
B. 21
C. 22
D. 24
Answer: C. 22
Explanation:
Each number is multiplied by 2.
---
## Question 28 – Logical Number Puzzle
If:
2 + 3 = 10
3 + 4 = 21
4 + 5 = 36
Then:
5 + 6 = ?
A. 50
B. 55
C. 60
D. 66
Answer: B. 55
Explanation:
The pattern is:
a × (a + b)
For 2 + 3:
2 × 5 = 10
For 3 + 4:
3 × 7 = 21
For 4 + 5:
4 × 9 = 36
Therefore:
5 × 11 = 55
Correct answer: B. 55
---
# 🧠 OLYMPIAD HOTS
## Question 29 – Logical Puzzle
There are 5 children standing in a line.
Aman is taller than Riya.
Riya is taller than Tina.
Tina is taller than Raj.
Raj is taller than Mohan.
Who is the shortest?
A. Aman
B. Tina
C. Raj
D. Mohan
Answer: D. Mohan
---
## Question 30 – FINAL CHALLENGE
Find the missing number:
2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ___
A. 40
B. 42
C. 44
D. 46
Answer: B. 42
Explanation:
The differences are:
+4, +6, +8, +10
The next difference is +12.
30 + 12 = 42.
---
# 🏆 COMPLETE ANSWER KEY
| Q. | Answer | Q. | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 16 | B |
| 2 | C | 17 | A |
| 3 | C | 18 | C |
| 4 | C | 19 | B |
| 5 | C | 20 | B |
| 6 | C | 21 | C |
| 7 | B | 22 | C |
| 8 | A | 23 | C |
| 9 | A | 24 | A |
| 10 | D | 25 | B |
| 11 | D | 26 | C |
| 12 | D | 27 | C |
| 13 | B | 28 | B |
| 14 | B | 29 | D |
| 15 | B | 30 | B |
---
# 📊 CHECK YOUR SCORE
### 🏆 27–30 — REASONING CHAMPION
Outstanding!
Your logical thinking and problem-solving ability are excellent.
### 🌟 23–26 — EXCELLENT
Very strong performance.
Keep practising challenging reasoning problems.
### 👍 18–22 — VERY GOOD
You have a good foundation.
Review the questions you missed.
### 💪 12–17 — GOOD START
Continue practising patterns, coding, directions and logical puzzles.
### 📚 BELOW 12 — KEEP PRACTISING
Don't worry!
Reasoning improves with regular practice.
---
# 🎯 REASONING SKILLS TO MASTER
For Olympiad preparation, students should practise:
- Number Series
- Alphabet Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Analogies
- Odd One Out
- Classification
- Direction Sense
- Ranking
- Logical Sequences
- Calendar
- Clock
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Missing Numbers
- Pattern Recognition
- Puzzle Questions
- HOTS Questions
---
# 🧠 HOW TO IMPROVE REASONING SKILLS
## 1. Look for Patterns
Ask:
"What is changing?"
"Is it increasing or decreasing?"
"Is there multiplication or addition?"
## 2. Don't Guess Quickly
Check all options carefully.
## 3. Draw Diagrams
For direction and relationship questions, simple diagrams can help.
## 4. Break Difficult Problems Into Steps
A difficult puzzle becomes easier when divided into smaller parts.
## 5. Practise Every Day
Even 10–15 minutes of reasoning practice can be useful.
---
# ⏰ 15-MINUTE DAILY REASONING PLAN
### 5 Minutes
Number and alphabet patterns.
### 5 Minutes
Coding, analogy and classification.
### 5 Minutes
One or two HOTS puzzles.
Remember:
## THINK → FIND THE PATTERN → SOLVE → CHECK
---
# 👨👩👧 PARENT TIP
Don't immediately tell the child the answer.
Instead ask:
"What pattern do you see?"
"Why did you choose this option?"
"Can you find another method?"
"What information do we already know?"
This develops independent problem-solving skills.
---
# 🏆 CHALLENGE YOURSELF
Try solving these without looking at the answer key:
### Challenge 1
11, 22, 44, 88, ___
### Challenge 2
A, C, F, J, O, ___
### Challenge 3
If BOOK is coded as CPPL, how will PEN be coded?
### Challenge 4
A person faces South and turns left. Which direction is he facing?
### Challenge 5
Find the missing number:
3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ___
---
# 📈 TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
| Test | Score | Accuracy |
|---|---:|---:|
| Test 1 | 18/30 | 60% |
| Test 2 | 21/30 | 70% |
| Test 3 | 24/30 | 80% |
| Test 4 | 27/30 | 90% |
| Test 5 | 30/30 | 100% |
Your goal:
## THINK FASTER → SOLVE BETTER → IMPROVE DAILY
---
# 🌟 MORE OLYMPIAD RESOURCES FROM OLYMPIAD DIGITAL
👉 30 Maths Olympiad Questions for Class 6
👉 30 Science Olympiad Questions for Class 6
👉 30 Maths Olympiad Questions for Class 5
👉 30 Science Olympiad Questions for Class 5
👉 30 Olympiad Reasoning Questions for Class 5
👉 50 Class 5 Mixed Olympiad Mock Test
👉 30 Maths Olympiad Questions for Class 4
👉 20 Science Olympiad Questions for Class 4
👉 30 Olympiad Reasoning Questions for Class 4
👉 50 Class 4 Mixed Olympiad Mock Test
👉 How to Start Olympiad Preparation from Class 1
👉 How to Prepare for Olympiad Exams at Home
👉 Olympiad Exam Syllabus for Classes 1–12
👉 Olympiad Books and Study Resources
---
# 📚 FINAL THOUGHTS
Reasoning is not about memorising answers.
It is about learning how to think.
Look for patterns.
Ask questions.
Break problems into steps.
Think logically.
And practise regularly.
Remember:
### 👀 Observe.
### 🔍 Analyse.
### 🧠 Think.
### 🧩 Solve.
### 🏆 Improve.
**Olympiad Digital**
**Learn. Practise. Think. Improve.**