CUET UG 2026 Expected GAT MCQs on the latest 2026 exam pattern for General Mental & Numerical Ability

Introduction

Preparing for Top 50 Expected GAT MCQs for CUET UG 2026 Exam requires strong command over General Mental Ability and Numerical Ability because these sections test reasoning speed, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills. To help students strengthen their preparation, we have compiled 50 high-level and exam-oriented MCQs with answers based on the latest CUET GAT pattern. Practice these questions regularly to improve accuracy, speed, and confidence for the exam.

1-10

Q1) Find the next term:
3, 8, 18, 38, 78, ?
A) 148
B) 158
C) 162
D) 170
Answer: B) 158
(Pattern: ×2 +2)

Q2) Find the odd one out:
A) 64
B) 125
C) 216
D) 225
Answer: D) 225
(Others are perfect cubes)

Q3) If TRAIN is coded as WUDLQ, then PLANE is coded as:
A) SODQH
B) SODPH
C) UODQH
D) QODQH
Answer: A) SODQH

Q4) Pointing to a woman, A said, “She is the daughter of my grandfather’s only son.” Who is she?
A) Sister
B) Cousin
C) Daughter
D) Mother
Answer: A) Sister

Q5) Complete series:
2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, ?
A) 54
B) 56
C) 58
D) 60
Answer: B) 56

Q6) Mirror image of 3:45?
A) 8:15
B) 8:45
C) 9:15
D) 9:45
Answer: A

Solution:

Mirror Time = 11.60 – Given Time

= 11.60 – 3.45 = 8:15

Q7) A clock gains 5 minutes every hour. If set correctly at 9 AM, what time will it show at 9 PM?
A) 12:50 AM
B) 10:00 PM
C) 1:05 AM
D) 1:10 AM
Answer: B

Solution:

Time from 9 AM to 9 PM =12 hours

Clock gains 5 minutes every hour

Total gain in 12 hours = 12 x 5 = 60 minutes

So the clock will be 1 hour ahead.

Therefore,

Actual Time = 9:00 PM

Clock Time = 10:00 PM

Q8) If PENCIL = 67 and ERASER = 74, BOOK=?
A) 41
B) 43
C) 47
D) 49
Answer: B

Q9) Choose related pair:
Island : Ocean :: Oasis : ?
A) Forest
B) Desert
C) River
D) Valley
Answer: B

Q10) Find missing letters:
AZ, CX, FU, JR, ?
A) ON
B) PO
C) PN
D) OQ
Answer: A

11-20

Q11) Statement: Some doctors are teachers. All teachers are writers. Conclusion?
A) Some doctors are writers
B) All doctors are writers
C) No teacher is doctor
D) None follows
Answer: A

Q12) Which Venn diagram relation is correct?
Teacher, Woman, Mother
A) Three separate circles
B) One inside another
C) Intersecting circles
D) No relation
Answer: C

Q13) Arrange:
Moon, Sun, Galaxy, Planet, Universe
A) Sun–Planet–Moon–Galaxy–Universe
B) Moon–Planet–Sun–Galaxy–Universe
C) Moon–Planet–Galaxy–Universe–Sun
D) Planet–Moon–Sun–Galaxy–Universe
Answer: B

Q14) Find odd pair:
A) 7:49
B) 8:64
C) 9:81
D) 10:110
Answer: D

Q15) A man walks 10m north, then 10m east, then 10m south. Distance from starting point?
A) 0m
B) 5m
C) 10m
D) 20m
Answer: C

Q16) Complete series:
BDF, CEG, DFH, ?
A) EGI
B) EGH
C) FGI
D) EHI
Answer: A

Q17) Which word differs?
A) Democracy
B) Monarchy
C) Republic
D) Geography
Answer: D

Q18) Find missing number:
5,10,17,26,37,?
A) 46
B) 48
C) 50
D) 52
Answer: C

Q19) Which cannot form a triangle?
A) 4,5,6
B) 7,8,9
C) 2,4,7
D) 6,6,6
Answer: C

Q20) Which is not prime?
A) 97
B) 91
C) 83
D) 71
Answer: B

21-30

Q21) Complete pattern:
AB, DEF, GHIJ, ?
A) KLMNO
B) KLMNOP
C) KLMN
D) LMNOP
Answer: A

Q22) Find odd one:
A) Zinc
B) Copper
C) Iron
D) Plastic
Answer: D

Q23) If × means + and + means –, evaluate:

15×5+2
A) 12
B) 18
C) 20
D) 22
Answer: B

Q24) Find next term:
1,4,27,256,3125,?
A) 46656
B) 7776
C) 15625
D) 32768
Answer: A
(1¹,2²,3³,4⁴,5⁵,6⁶)

Q25) Which number is missing?
2,5,11,23,47,?
A)95
B)96
C)97
D)99
Answer: A

Q26) A sum becomes ₹968 after 2 years at 10% SI. Find principal.
A) ₹800
B) ₹820
C) ₹850
D) ₹900
Answer: A

Q27) A train 240m long crosses a pole in 12 sec. Speed?
A)72 km/h
B)60 km/h
C)80 km/h
D)90 km/h
Answer: A

Q28) Simplify:
(18²−12²)/(18−12)
A)30
B)36
C)40
D)42
Answer: A

Q29) Average of first 20 natural numbers?
A)10
B)10.5
C)11
D)11.5
Answer: B

Q30) 40% of x = 120. x=?
A)250
B)300
C)320
D)350
Answer: B

31-40

Q31) Compound Interest on ₹1000 at 10% for 2 years?
A)₹200
B)₹210
C)₹220
D)₹250
Answer: B

Q32) If 12 men finish work in 20 days, 15 men require?
A)12
B)14
C)16
D)18
Answer: C

Q33) HCF of 96 and 144?
A)24
B)36
C)48
D)72
Answer: C

Q34) LCM of 18, 24=?
A)48
B)72
C)96
D)108
Answer: B

Q35) Speed ratio 5:8. If slower speed=50km/h faster=?
A)70
B)75
C)80
D)85
Answer: C

Q36) A boat travels 30 km upstream in 6 hrs. Stream=2 km/h. Boat speed?
A)5
B)6
C)7
D)8
Answer: C

Q37) 12.5% as fraction?
A)1/8
B)1/6
C)1/4
D)1/10
Answer: A

Q38) Probability of getting prime on die?
A)1/6
B)1/3
C)1/2
D)2/3
Answer: C

Q39) Area of circle radius 7 cm?
A)154
B)144
C)120
D)132
Answer: A

Q40) If CP=800, Profit=25%, SP=?
A)950
B)1000
C)1050
D)1100
Answer: B

41-50

Q41) Solve: √(625)+15×2
A)45
B)50
C)55
D)60
Answer: C

Q42) Ratio of boys:girls=3:5 total=64 girls=?
A)24
B)40
C)48
D)56
Answer: B

Q43) Two numbers ratio 5:7 sum=96 smaller=?
A)35
B)40
C)42
D)45
Answer: B

Q44) Find median: 12,18,15,24,30
A)15
B)18
C)20
D)24
Answer: B

Q45) Cube of 21=?
A)9261
B)9216
C)9612
D)9126
Answer: A

Q46) A man buys for ₹450 and sells ₹540. Gain%?
A)15%
B)20%
C)25%
D)30%
Answer: B

Q47) A number exceeds its 3/5 by 50. Number=?
A)100
B)125
C)150
D)175
Answer: B

Q48) Simplify: (25×25−15×15)/(25−15)
A)40
B)35
C)30
D)25
Answer: A

Q49) Sum of odd numbers from 1 to 19?
A)81
B)90
C)100
D)110
Answer: C

Q50) If x:y=4:5 and y:z=10:12 then x:z=?
A) 2:3
B) 3:4
C) 4:6
D) 5:6
Answer: A