Table of Contents

• Introduction

• Importance of Quant & Reasoning in LIC Assistant

• Exam-wise Weightage

• High Scoring Quant Topics

• High Scoring Reasoning Topics

• Tips to Solve Questions Faster

• 40 Practice Questions (Quant + Reasoning)

• Summary Notes

• FAQs

Introduction

Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability are the most crucial sections of the LIC Assistant exam. They determine your speed, accuracy, and logical thinking. Since both Prelims and Mains contain these subjects with different difficulty levels, regular practice is essential.

The following guide provides high-scoring topics, smart strategies, and 40 original practice questions tailored for the LIC Assistant exam. These questions help you understand patterns, improve timing, and strengthen your conceptual clarity.

Importance of Quant & Reasoning in LIC Assistant

Quant and Reasoning contribute directly to your final score. These sections:

• Improve your overall performance

• Are predictable with consistent patterns

• Offer scope to score high with proper practice

• Help you build confidence for other sections

Even beginners can strengthen these areas with structured practice.

Exam-wise Weightage

Together, these sections contribute up to 100 marks, making them essential for selection.

High Scoring Quant Topics

Simplification & Approximation

Most scoring area with easy-to-solve questions.

Number Series

Predictable patterns, easy once practiced.

Quadratic Equations

Quick solving through factorization.

Data Interpretation

Table, bar graph, and line graph based questions.

Arithmetic Topics

• Time & Work

• Profit & Loss

• Percentage

• Simple & Compound Interest

• Average

High Scoring Reasoning Topics

Syllogism

Direct logic-based questions.

Inequality

One of the fastest scoring topics.

Blood Relation

Simple family tree-based logic.

Directions

Basic distance and angle questions.

Seating Arrangement

Linear and circular arrangements.

Puzzles

Two-variable and three-variable arrangement sets.

Tips to Solve Questions Faster

• Practice mental math and shortcut calculations.

• Learn Vedic techniques for faster addition and multiplication.

• For reasoning, begin with scoring topics (inequalities, syllogism).

• Avoid spending too long on puzzles or DI sets.

• Analyze mock tests to identify weak areas.

• Maintain a notebook of formulas and logical rules.

40 Practice Questions (Quant + Reasoning)

Below questions are completely original and designed for LIC Assistant level.

Quantitative Aptitude – 20 Questions

1. Simplify: 45 percent of 320
   A) 144
   B) 130
   C) 150
   D) 160
   Answer: A

2. Find the next number: 7, 14, 28, 56, ?
   A) 84
   B) 112
   C) 98
   D) 126
   Answer: B

3. If CP = 450 and profit percent = 20, SP =
   A) 500
   B) 530
   C) 540
   D) 560
   Answer: C

4. Average of 9, 12, 15, 18
   A) 13
   B) 14
   C) 15
   D) 16
   Answer: C

5. 25 percent of 240
   A) 50
   B) 60
   C) 55
   D) 65
   Answer: B

6. Solve: 36 ÷ 3 × 2
   A) 18
   B) 24
   C) 12
   D) 20
   Answer: B

7. Ratio of 5:8 is equal to
   A) 10:16
   B) 15:20
   C) 25:30
   D) 8:5
   Answer: A

8. Profit on SP 600 and CP 500 is
   A) 20 percent
   B) 18 percent
   C) 16 percent
   D) 25 percent
   Answer: D

9. If x = 12, find 3x + 5
   A) 41
   B) 42
   C) 43
   D) 44
   Answer: A

10. Compound interest on 2000 at 10 percent for 1 year
    A) 200
    B) 210
    C) 220
    D) 250
    Answer: B

11. Simplify: 150 − 45 ÷ 5
    A) 135
    B) 140
    C) 145
    D) 130
    Answer: A

12. If SP = 960 at 20 percent loss, CP =
    A) 1000
    B) 1100
    C) 1200
    D) 1300
    Answer: C

13. Square of 27
    A) 729
    B) 625
    C) 784
    D) 729
    Answer: A

14. Solve: 4² + 5²
    A) 41
    B) 42
    C) 45
    D) 50
    Answer: A

15. If A = 7 and B = 5, find A² − B²
    A) 24
    B) 29
    C) 25
    D) 49
    Answer: A

16. Simplify: 5 × 6 ÷ 2
    A) 12
    B) 15
    C) 20
    D) 10
    Answer: A

17. Percentage increase from 80 to 100
    A) 15 percent
    B) 20 percent
    C) 25 percent
    D) 30 percent
    Answer: C

18. Find HCF of 24 and 36
    A) 6
    B) 8
    C) 12
    D) 18
    Answer: C

19. 40 percent of 500
    A) 180
    B) 190
    C) 200
    D) 210
    Answer: C

20. Solve: 125 ÷ 5
    A) 20
    B) 22
    C) 25
    D) 30
    Answer: C

Reasoning Ability – 20 Questions

21. If A is brother of B and B is father of C, A is
    A) Uncle
    B) Brother
    C) Father
    D) Cousin
    Answer: A

22. Which symbol makes 6 _ 12 correct?
    A) >
    B) <
    C) =
    D) ≥
    Answer: B

23. Missing term: 2, 6, 18, 54, ?
    A) 81
    B) 162
    C) 108
    D) 216
    Answer: B

24. Opposite of “Truth”
    A) False
    B) Lie
    C) Deception
    D) Fake
    Answer: B

25. If SOUTH is coded as QMSRF, NORTH is coded as
    A) MPLQE
    B) NOPRQ
    C) MLPQF
    D) MQPFL
    Answer: C

26. Direction: A walks 10 km East, then 5 km South. Position?
    A) North-East
    B) South-East
    C) South-West
    D) North-West
    Answer: B

27. Syllogism: All cars are vehicles. Some vehicles are blue. Conclusion: Some cars may be blue.
    A) True
    B) False
    C) Cannot say
    D) Both
    Answer: A

28. Arrange alphabetically: Cat, Cow, Cup, Car
    A) Car, Cat, Cow, Cup
    B) Car, Cow, Cat, Cup
    C) Cat, Car, Cow, Cup
    D) Car, Cup, Cat, Cow
    Answer: A

29. Find the odd one out
    A) Mango
    B) Apple
    C) Tomato
    D) Banana
    Answer: C

30. Blood relation: If P is mother of Q and Q is mother of R, P is
    A) Sister
    B) Aunt
    C) Grandmother
    D) Mother
    Answer: C

31. Inequality: If A = 15 and B = 25, then A < B is
    A) True
    B) False
    C) Both
    D) None
    Answer: A

32. Series: A, C, E, G, ?
    A) H
    B) I
    C) J
    D) K
    Answer: B

33. Mirror image of ‘L’ has shape
    A) Backward L
    B) Rotated L
    C) Upside down
    D) None
    Answer: A

34. Cube has
    A) 6 faces
    B) 4 faces
    C) 5 faces
    D) 3 faces
    Answer: A

35. Find missing term: 10, 20, 30, 40, ?
    A) 45
    B) 50
    C) 60
    D) 55
    Answer: B

36. A is older than B, and B is older than C. Who is youngest?
    A) A
    B) B
    C) C
    D) Cannot say
    Answer: C

37. If L = 12, find L + 5
    A) 15
    B) 17
    C) 12
    D) 18
    Answer: B

38. A clock shows 3 pm. What is the angle between hands?
    A) 60°
    B) 90°
    C) 120°
    D) 180°
    Answer: C

39. Odd number out: 12, 15, 18, 21, 25
    A) 12
    B) 18
    C) 25
    D) 21
    Answer: C

40. If JOY is coded as LPB, then SUN is coded as
    A) VXO
    B) TVO
    C) VWQ
    D) WUP
    Answer: A

Summary Notes

• Strengthen Quant basics for faster calculations.

• Master scoring topics: simplification, inequalities, syllogism.

• Practice one DI and one puzzle daily.

• Take at least 15–20 mock tests before the exam.

• Focus on accuracy to maximize your score.

FAQs

Q1. Are Quant and Reasoning tough in LIC Assistant?
They are moderate and predictable with proper practice.

Q2. What is the best way to improve reasoning?
Practice puzzles, direction, and syllogism daily.

Q3. How to increase speed in Quant?
Strengthen mental math and practice simplification regularly.

Q4. How many practice sets should I solve?
At least 500–800 questions combined.

Q5. Do DI and puzzles come in Mains?
Yes, and they carry high scoring potential.