Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogy: Meaning, Questions, Examples, Tricks

In a non-verbal reasoning analogy, figure pairs would be given and the aspirant needs to determine the relation between them. Based on the same relationship the other similar pairs need to be determined from the given options.

Approach to Solve the Questions Based on Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogy

To find the answers to such questions, aspirants need to determine the relation between the given figure pairs based on the movement or addition of elements in the given figures and accordingly find the related pair.

Patterns of the Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogy

Following are the patterns based on the non-verbal reasoning analogy that we often see in the exams-

1. Five to six figures would be given and the ones with similar relation need to be grouped together.

2. Figure pairs would be given with some common relationship and based on the same relationship another figure pair needs to be determined.

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1. Approach to Solve the Questions Based on Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogy
2. Patterns of the Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogy
3. Tips to Deal With the Questions of the Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogy
4. Time Management Tips
5. Practice and Resources
6. Question Weightage of Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogy in Competitive Exams
7. Practice Questions For Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogy
8. Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogy Questions for SSC CHSL/ SSC MTS/ SSC Stenographer/ CUET exams

Tips to Deal With the Questions of the Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogy

To solve non-verbal reasoning analogy-based questions, an aspirant must have the following understanding-

1. An aspirant must be able to figure out the relation based on the addition or movement of elements in the given figure pairs.

2. An aspirant must be able to visualise the rotation of elements taking place in the given figures or the mirror image of the given figure.

Time Management Tips

Firstly, stay calm while attempting it as it will help you to visualise the patterns. Secondly, practise as many non-verbal reasoning analogy-based questions as you can because the more you practise, the more you will gain insight into the strategies to solve such questions. Practise will improve your speed during exams which in turn will save you time for other topics questions as well.

Practice and Resources

Following are the recommended sources for the practice of the questions of non-verbal reasoning analogy -
a) A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

b) Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey

c) Logical and Analytical Reasoning by A.K. Gupta

d) Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe

Question Weightage of Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogy in Competitive Exams

In past years, a good number of questions were seen on this topic but nowadays in various competitive exams like SSC, Railways, and CUET, an aspirant can hardly expect any questions from this topic. The weightage is 0 to 1 question.

Practice Questions For Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogy

Q1. Directions: In the following questions select the related figure from the given alternatives.

1. 

2. 

3. (Correct)

4. 

Solution-

Here, the pattern is as follows –
Dots in the triangle zone of the figure and one centre element are added in the first figure to get the second figure.
The following figure will complete the given pattern –

Hence, the third option is correct.

Q2. Directions: In each of the following questions select the related figure from the given alternatives.

1. (Correct)

2. 

3. 

4. 

Solution-

The first figure is overlapped by itself with a 45° rotation.

By following the same pattern the required missing figure is –

So, the figure in the first option is the required missing figure. Hence, the first option is correct.

Q3. Directions: In each of the following questions select the related figure from the given alternatives.

1. (Correct)

2. 

3. 

4. 

Solution-

According to the question figure the geometrical shape/ symbols are moved as follows –

From Figure One to Figure Two: Top left→Top right, Top right→Bottom right, Bottom right→Bottom left, Bottom left→Top left

By following the same pattern the required missing figure is –

So, the figure in first option is the required missing figure. Hence, the first option is correct.

Q4. Directions: In each of the following questions select the related figure from the given alternatives.

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. (Correct)

Solution-

When we find the mirror image of the third figure, we will observe that the left side and the right side get interchanged, i.e., the left side becomes the right and the right side becomes the left. Whereas the top and bottom of the figure remain unchanged.

Thus, the correct mirror image of the given figure will be:

Hence, the fourth option is correct.

Q5. Directions: In each of the following questions select the related words/letters/numbers/ figure from the given alternatives.

1. (Correct)

2. 

3. 

4. 

Solution-

According to the given figures –
1. From Box 1 to Box 2, box 1 is rotated by 90° in an anticlockwise direction.
2. The oval shape figure moves to the right corner, also the triangle with a dot is now inside the rhombus.
By following the same pattern the required missing figure will be –

Therefore, the figure in the first option is the required missing figure. Hence, the first option is correct.

Q6. Directions: A series of figures are given which can be grouped into classes. Select from the alternatives one set of groups into which the figures can be classified.

1. 1, 3, 6; 2, 4, 6; 5, 7, 9

2. 1, 4, 9; 3, 6, 8; 2, 5, 7 (Correct)

3. 3, 4, 7; 9, 8, 7; 4, 3, 1

4. 2, 3, 6; 9, 3, 4; 6, 3, 2

Solution-

According to the given question figures –
Group 1: (1,4,9): In box 1, box 4, and box 9 two concentric geometrical shapes are given.
Group 2: (3,6,8): In box 3, box 6, and box 8 geometrical shapes are divided into two equal parts.
Group 3: (2,5,7): In box 2, box 5, and box 7 geometrical shapes are divided into three parts.

So, the correct pair is 1, 4, 9; 3, 6, 8; 2, 5, 7. Hence, the second option is correct.

Q7. Directions: A series of figures are given which can be grouped into classes. Select the group into which the figures can be classified from the responses.

1. 146, 35, 278 (Correct)

2. 258, 138, 46

3. 37, 145, 258

4. 258, 16, 47

Solution-
Figures 1, 4, and 6 belong to the same group as they are the source of light.
Figures 2, 7, and 8 belong to the same group as they all are stationery items.
Figures 3 and 5 belong to the same group as these both belong to cricket sport.

So, (146), (278), and (35) form the groups. Hence, the first option is correct.

Q8. Directions: Select the related figure from the given alternatives.

1. (Correct)

2. 

3. 

4. 

Solution-
According to the given question figure,
1. From Figure One to Figure Two, the outer image is rotated by 180° and the outer image becomes the inner image.
2. The inner image is rotated by 90° in a clockwise direction and becomes the outer image.

So, by following the same pattern the required figure is –

Therefore, the figure given in the first option is the correct missing image. Hence, the first option is correct.

Q9. Directions: Select the related figure from the given alternatives.

1. 

2. (Correct)

3. 

4. 

Solution-
Here, rotate the first figure by 45° to get the second missing figure.
So, by following the above pattern the missing figure is –

Therefore, the figure given in option two is the required missing figure. Hence, the second option is correct.

Q10. Directions: Find the missing figure of the series from the given responses:

1. 

2. 

3. (Correct)

4. 

Solution-
According to the question figure –
In the first and second figures, the outer shape goes into the inner one and also rotates 45°. Also, the blocks on the edges flip in the second figure.
Similarly, for the third and fourth figures, the outer shape (triangle) shifts inside the square and rotates 45°. The square becomes the outer shape and the blocks are also flipped.
So, the required missing figure is –

Hence, the third option is correct.

Q11. Directions: In each of the following questions select the related figure from the given alternatives.

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. (Correct)

Solution-
According to the given question figure –
1. From Figure 1 to Figure 2, the number of sides has been decreased by one.
2. From Figure 1 to Figure 2, two solid circles are now outside in Figure 2.
3. One more circle is now in the centre of Figure 2.

By following the above pattern the missing figure will be –

Hence, the fourth option is correct.

Q12. Directions: In each of the following questions select the related figure from the given alternatives.

1. 

2. (Correct)

3. 

4. 

Solution-
According to the given figure analogy, the geometrical figures/ numbers/ letters shift their position as follows –

So, following the above pattern, the required figure will be as follows –

Therefore, the figure in the second option is the correct required missing figure. Hence, the second option is correct.

Q13. Directions: In the following questions select the related figure from the given alternatives.

1. 

2. (Correct)

3. 

4. 

Solution-
Here, the second image is the mirror image of the first image and as per the mirror image properties, the left side of the reflected image will appear as the right side and the right side will appear as the left side. However, the top and bottom of the reflected image will remain the same.
By following the same pattern the missing figure will be –

Hence, the second option is correct.

Q14. Directions: In the following questions select the related figure from the given alternatives.

1. 

2. 

3. (Correct)

4. 

Solution-
Here, reverse the order of the shapes to get the required missing figure.
In the first figure, the order of the shape from outside to inside is – Triangle→Square→Circle
After reversing the order of the shapes is – Circle→Square→Triangle
By following the same pattern the missing figure will be –

Hence, the third option is correct.

Q15. Directions: Figure A is related to B following a certain pattern. Following the same pattern, figure C is related to D. Study the pattern and select the figure that should be placed in place of D.

1. 

2. (Correct)

3. 

4. 

Solution-

Interchange the positions of the given symbols –

By following the same pattern the required figure is –

Hence, the second option is correct.

Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogy Questions for SSC CHSL/ SSC MTS/ SSC Stenographer/ CUET exams

1) Directions: Figure A is related to B in a certain pattern. Following the same pattern, figure C is related to D. Study the pattern and select the figure that should be placed in place of (?).

1)

2)

3)

4)

Hint: Observe the movement and mirror image of the letters.

Solution

According to the question figures –

1. From Figure One to Figure Two, P moves to the inside of the triangle.

2. The mirror image of P moves from the top left corner to the bottom left corner.

3. The mirror image of the letter S moves to the top left corner.

Therefore, by following the same pattern the required missing image is –

So, the figure given in the second option is the required missing figure. Hence, the second option is correct.

2) Directions: Figure A is related to B following a certain pattern. Following the same pattern, figure C is related to D. Study the pattern and select the figure that should be placed in place of D.

1)

2)

3)

4)

Hint: Observe the rotation of the figure and the interchange of symbols given at the corner of the arrows.

Solution

According to the question figures –

1. From box one to box two, both the arrows are rotated by 45° in the anticlockwise direction.

2. The symbols located at the corners of the arrows have been swapped with each other.

So, following the same pattern, the required figure is –

Hence, the fourth option is correct.

About the Faculty
Tanu Gupta, with over a decade of experience as a reasoning faculty, specializes in preparing students for various entrance examinations and career development. Her extensive work with multiple educational platforms and institutions has honed her expertise in logical and analytical thinking. Her dedication to innovative teaching methods ensures these articles provide practical insights and expert guidance.