Optical Illusion IQ Test: A Pencil Is Hiding In Plain Sight, Only 1% Can Spot It In 5 Seconds!

Here is another optical illusion puzzle to prove your visual discrimination and decision speed. The same skills that help elite chess players, detectives, coders, and athletics scan for the patterns in the blink of an eye. Look closely. Two animals are sipping bubble tea. But hidden somewhere in this colourful scene is a pencil. It is camouflaged perfectly. You have exactly 5 seconds to find it. Can you prove you have eyes as sharp as an eagle's?

Roopashree Sharma
May 6, 2025, 12:57 IST
Spot the pencil.
Spot the pencil.

Optical illusions are not some quirky fun puzzles; they offer serious mental workouts. Behind every clever image lies a deeper truth about how your neural pathways interpret the world. Psychologists say illusions exploit how your brain predicts and guesses what it expects to see before the eyes fully process it. That means when you fall for illusion, your brain is basically auto-filling visual blanks. 

But when you break through the illusion, it's not luck, it is superior perceptual reasoning. According to several scientific journals, people who quickly decode visual puzzles have higher fluid intelligence. Let us now get to the puzzle for today. See if you can spot a pencil that is hidden in this image. Time to flex you mental muscle. Ready?

Spot the hidden pencil in this optical illusion and beat the 5-second timer!

hidden optical illusions with answers

Look closely. Two animals are sipping bubble tea.

But hidden somewhere in this colourful scene is a pencil.

It is camouflaged perfectly.

You have exactly 5 seconds to find it. 

Brain Teaser IQ Test: Only A Genius Can Spot Who's Not A Tiger In 5 Seconds!

You have to operate on a high-level visual IQ to spot the pencil.

You have 5 seconds to prove you have creative intelligence.

If you spot the pencil, you've got a keen eye for detail and rapid brain processing.

Answer revealed!

Scroll down to see where the pencil is. Oh, there it is.

hidden optical illusions with answers 

You May Also Like...

NYT Connections Hints May 6 2025: Check Clues and Answers to Solve Today’s Puzzle Game

Your Favourite Coffee Reveals Your Hidden Personality Traits 

Roopashree Sharma
Roopashree Sharma

Assistant Manager

Roopashree Sharma is a seasoned content writing professional with over 5 years of experience in digital journalism, specializing in education, science, trending, national and international news. She holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has contributed to leading media houses including Zee, Times, and India TV. Currently serving as Assistant Manager – Editorial at Jagran New Media, she writes and manages content for the General Knowledge (GK) section of the Jagran Josh (English) portal. For inquiries, contact her at roopashree.sharma@jagrannewmedia.com.

... Read More

Get here current GK and GK quiz questions in English and Hindi for India, World, Sports and Competitive exam preparation. Download the Jagran Josh Current Affairs App.

Trending

Latest Education News