Mental Ability Test - Logical Reasoning
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: Recent trends also indicate that the number of child migrants in large cities is increasing. These children leave their families to join the ranks of urban poor doing odd jobs in markets, workshops, hotels or in service sectors.
Conclusions:
I. Migration to big cities should be checked.
II. The plight of poor children should thoroughly be studied.
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: The percentage of the national income shared by the top 10 per cent of households in India is 35.
Conclusions:
I. When an economy grows fast, the concentration of wealth in certain pockets of population takes place.
II. The national income is unevenly distributed in India.
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
A statement /group of statement is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements.
Statement: The Prime Minister emphatically stated that his government would make every possible effort for the upliftment of poor farmers and farmhands.
Conclusions:
I. Except poor farmers and farmhands, all others have got benefits of fruits of development.
II. No serious efforts have been made in the past for the upliftment of any section of the society
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
A statement /group of statement is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements.
Statements: A neurotic is a non-stupid person who behaves stupidly.
Conclusions:
I. Neuroticism and stupidity go hand in hand.
II. Normal persons behave intelligently.
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: Company X has marketed the product. Go ahead; purchase it if the price and quality are your considerations.
Conclusions:
I. The product must be good in quality.
II. The price of the product must be reasonable
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: Although we have rating agencies like CRISIL, ICRA, there is a demand to have a separate rating agency for IT companies to protect investors
Conclusions:
I. Assessment of financial worth of IT companies calls for separate set of skills, insight and competencies.
II. Now, the investors investing in IT companies will get protection of their investment.
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: The standard of education in private schools is much better than Municipal and Zila Parishad-run schools.
Conclusions:
I. The Municipal and Zila Parishad should make serious efforts to improve standard of their schools.
II. All Municipal and Zila Parishad schools should be closed immediately.
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II followsOnly conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: He stressed the need to stop the present examination system and its replacement by other methods which would measure the real merit of the students.
Conclusions:
I. Examinations should be abolished.
II. The present examination system does not measure the real merit of the students.
- (a)
Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: Until our country achieves economic equality, the political freedom and democracy would be meaningless.
Conclusions:
I. Political freedom and democracy go hand in hand.
II. Economic equality leads to real political freedom and democracy.
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: The national norm is 100beds per thousand populations but in this state, 150 beds per thousand are available in the hospitals.
Conclusions:
I. Our national norm is appropriate.
II. The state's health system is taking adequate care in this regard
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follow
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: Our securities investments carry market risk. Consult your investment advisor or agent before investing.
Conclusions:
I. One should not invest in securities.
II. The investment advisor calculates the market risk with certainty.
- (a)
Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follow
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: This world is neither good nor evil; each man manufactures a world for himself.
Conclusions:
I. Some people find this world quite good.
II. Some people find this world quite bad.
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follow
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: The eligibility for admission to the course is minimum second class Master's degree. However, the candidates who have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree can also apply.
Conclusions:
I. All candidates who have yet to get their Master's degree will be there in the list of selected ·candidates.
II. All candidates having obtained second class Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follow
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Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: A Corporate General Manager asked four managers to either submit their resignations by the next day or face termination orders from service. Three of them had submitted their resignations by that evening.
Conclusions:
I. The next day, the remaining manager would also resign.
II. The General Manager would terminate his services the next day.
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Only conclusion I follows
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Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: Only good singers are invited to the conference. No one without sweet voice is a good singer.
Conclusions:
I. All invited singers in the conference. have sweet voice.
II. Those singers who do not have sweet voice are not invited in the conference
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Only conclusion I follows
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Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: To cultivate interest in reading, the school has made it compulsory from June this year for each student to read two books per week and submit a weekly report on the books.
Conclusions:
I. Interest in reading can be created by force.
II. Some students will eventually develop interest in reading.
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: Applications of applicants who do not fulfil eligibility criteria and/or who do not submit applications before last date will be summarily rejected and will not be called for the written test.
Conclusions:
I. Those who are called for the written test are the applicants who fulfil eligibility criteria and have submitted their applications before last date.
II. Written test will be held only after scrutiny of applications.
- (a)
Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
Given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: Women's organisations in India have welcomed the amendment of the Industrial Employment Rules 1946 to curb sexual harassment at the work place
Conclusions:
I. Sexual harassment of women at work place is more prevalent in India as compared to other developed countries.
II. Many organisations in India will stop recruiting women to avoid such problems.
- (a)
Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
A statement /group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements.
Statement: The Cabinet of State X took certain steps to tackle the milk glut in the state as the cooperatives and government dairies failed to use the available milk. - A news report,
Conclusions:
I. The milk production of State X is more than its need.
II. The Government and co-operative dairies in State X are not equipped in terms of resources and technology to handle such excess milk.
- (a)
Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
A statement /group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements
Statement: The secret of success is constancy of purpose.
Conclusions:
I. Constant dripping wears the stone.
II. Single-minded devotion is necessary for achieving success.
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
A statement /group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements
Statement: Leaders, who raise much hue and cry about the use of Hindi, generally send their children to English medium schools.
Conclusions:
I. India lacks good Hindi medium schools.
II. There is a world of difference between preaching and practising.
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
A statement /group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements
Statement: Any young man, who makes dowry as a condition for marriage, discredits himself and dishonours womanhood.
Conclusions:
I. Those who take dowry in marriage should be condemned by society.
II. Those who do not take dowry in marriage respect womanhood.
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
A statement /group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements
Statement: The 'Official Secrets Act' (OSA) enacted by the ABC government during the war seems to be one of the major source of corruption in the country X.
Conclusions:
I. The OSA has to be abolished immediately to put an end to the corruption in the country X.
II. The ABC government had an intention of encouraging corruption in the government offices
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
A statement /group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements.
Statements: If all players play to their full potential, we will win the match. We have won the match.
Conclusions:
I. All players played to their full potential.
II. Some players did not play to their full potential.
- (a)
Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
A statement /group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements.
Statement: In India, more emphasis should be placed on areas such as agriculture, engineering and technology instead of basic and pure sciences.
Conclusions:
I. India has achieved sufficient progress in basic and pure sciences.
II. In the past, the productivity factor in our economy was neglected.
- (a)
Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
A statement /group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements.
Statement: Good voice is a natural gift but one has to keep practising to improve and excel well in the field of music.
Conclusions:
I. Natural gifts need nurturing and care.
II. Even though your voice is not good, one can keep practising.
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Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
A statement /group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements.
Statement: The interview panel may select a candidate who neither possesses the desired qualifications nor does the values and attributes.
Conclusions:
I. The inclusion of specialists on the interview panel does not guarantee that the selection will be proper.
II. The interview test has certain limitations in the matter of selection of candidates.
- (a)
Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
A statement /group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements.
Statement: I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.
Conclusions:
I. Writer's knowledge is very poor.
II. The world of knowledge is too vast to be explored by a single person.
- (a)
Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
A statement /group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements.
Statement: Company X has a record of manufacturing cameras of quality and the latest design so that you do not spoil even a single shot irrespective of the weather conditions.
Conclusions:
I. No other company except X is reputed in the camera industry.
II. Anyone can take an acceptable shot with camera X.
- (a)
Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
A statement /group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements.
Statement: India's economy depends mainly on forests.
Conclusions:
I. Trees should be preserved to improve Indian economy.
II. India wants only maintenance of forests to improve economic conditions.
- (a)
Only conclusion I follows
- (b)
Only conclusion II follows
- (c)
Either I or II follows
- (d)
Neither I nor II follows
- (e)
Both I and II follow
