Explore topic-wise MCQs in Verbal Reasoning.

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1.

I The LPG cylinders supplied by the company to the restaurant kitchen were past their expiry date.
II The restaurant Kitchen caught fire.

A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.
E. If both I and II are effects of independent cause.
Answer» E. If both I and II are effects of independent cause.
Discussion
2.

I Rular employment has been a concern for the development planners of the country.
II The prime minister has laid great emphasis on vocational skill development.

A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.
E. If both I and II are effects of independent cause.
Answer» B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
Discussion
3.

I Psychological pressure of the opponent often prevents even good players from winning.
II Saina, in spite of being World No. 1, has frequently lost to her Chinese opponents in the final matches.

A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.
E. If both I and II are effects of independent cause.
Answer» B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
Discussion
4.

I Coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant which increases energy levels and induces sleeplessness.
II Coffee is a popular drink with office workers across the world.

A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.
E. If both I and II are effects of independent cause.
Answer» B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
Discussion
5.

I Intensive insecticide fogging has been ordered in all the wards of the city by the municipal corporation.
II Dengue can now be prevented by a vaccine developed by the Immunology Institute of India.

A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.
E. If both I and II are effects of independent cause.
Answer» F.
Discussion
6.

I There was a lot of excitement at the college campus during the visit by recruitment companies.
II The economy has been witnessing a downtrend during the past few years, hence many companies have reduced their staff.

A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.
E. If both I and II are effects of independent cause.
Answer» C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
Discussion
7.

I Thousand of people drowned and hundreds of house were swept away in Japan
II A very high-intensity earthquake occurred off the Japanese coastline.

A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.
E. If both I and II are effects of independent cause.
Answer» D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.
Discussion
8.

I The United State revised its employment visa limits for immigrants following the approval by its national assembly.
II The number of IT professionals from India seeking employment in the United State has steadily increased over the years.

A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.
E. If both I and II are effects of independent cause.
Answer» F.
Discussion
9.

I. The chief minister left no stone unturned to spruce up and ready the state capital to welcome the delegates to the investor's summit.
II The state wants industrialist to invest in industrial projects, so as to develop an industrial culture and generate jobs in the state.

A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.
E. If both I and II are effects of independent cause.
Answer» C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
Discussion
10.

I. China is the largest producer but not the largest exporter of tea in the world.
II. Domestic consumption of tea in China is very high.

A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.
E. If both I and II are effects of independent cause.
Answer» C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
Discussion
11.

I In Africa, a large part of coffee plantations has been destroyed.
II Starbucks is mulling over introducing non - caffeinated drinks in its menu offered at its international chain of cafes.

A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.
E. If both I and II are effects of independent cause.
Answer» F.
Discussion
12.

I The government imposed a stock limit on storage of pulses by traders.
II. The prices of pulses went out of reach of the common man.

A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.
E. If both I and II are effects of independent cause.
Answer» C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
Discussion
13.

I The Reserve Bank of india reduced the interest rates.
II Housing loans witnessed an increase.

A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.
E. If both I and II are effects of independent cause.
Answer» B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
Discussion
14.

I Ram visits temples regularly and feeds the devotees at temples at least once every three months.
II Ram is an honest man and is respected by many people.

A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.
E. If both I and II are effects of independent cause.
Answer» F.
Discussion
15.

I. At the end of the admission season, a considerably large number of seats across all specializations in the engineering colleges are lying vacant .
II. Engineering colleges are sprucing up their infrastructure and attracting more qualified teachers.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
Discussion
16.

I. The municipal corporation had repaired the roads before the monsoon, but all roads now have big potholes.
II Several people developed spine injuries while travelling on the highways.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
Discussion
17.

I The government has decide to deregulate the prices of petrol and diesel and allow the petroleum companies to fix the prices themselves.
II Most car manufactures are not increasing their prices in spite of an increase in the input costs.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Discussion
18.

I The United States is contemplating making its immigration lows more strict.
II. The unemployment rate in the United States has been rising steadily during the last many years.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Discussion
19.

Statement : The government decided to ban selling of eggs in the state.
Which of the following can be a possible cause for this effect ?

A. A pro-vegetarian activism group demanded the ban.
B. Shopkeepers were changing a very high price for eggs.
C. A contagious virus was found in egg samples.
D. There was fear of hurting the religious sentiments of a group of people.
Answer» D. There was fear of hurting the religious sentiments of a group of people.
Discussion
20.

Statement : Pilay Drinks Company reduced the volume of juice in its tetra pack instead of increasing the price.
Which of the following can be a possible cause for the effect ?

A. The disposable income of people has decreased over the last year .
B. Change in price is more noticeable than change in quantity.
C. Health consciousness is making people consume less sugar and salt
D. Compared to other packaged juice, Pilay's juice packs are considered tastier.
Answer» C. Health consciousness is making people consume less sugar and salt
Discussion
21.

Statement : The government decided to ban selling of eggs in the state.
Which of the following can be a possible effect of the cause ?

A. Eggs become very costly.
B. There were violent protests against the government .
C. The poultry farms were badly hit.
D. The people welcomed the government's decisions.
Answer» D. The people welcomed the government's decisions.
Discussion
22.

Ramanujam was born to parents belonging to a socio-economically disadvantaged community.
II Ramanujam secured a plum government job easily.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Discussion
23.

I Indian people are one of the most religious people in the world.
II India has innumerable places of worship of all faiths

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
Discussion
24.

I The Police have put up several road check posts and have enhanced night patrolling .
II The police arrested and convicted several burglars during the last one month.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» F.
Discussion
25.

I The refugee crisis divided many countries in the European Union, with some countries not wanting to accept any refugees while others proposing a quota for all member countries in order to share the burden equally.
II The Euro came to the brink of losing its status as the common currency in the European Union.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» F.
Discussion
26.

Statement : The beaches are now full of people having a family holiday, having surfing lessons and engaging in other leisure activities such as para-sailing.
Which of the following can be the most immediate cause of the effect ?

A. The weather has become very pleasant.
B. The people's lives have become very stressful.
C. The people's disposable income have increased
D. Beaches are advertised as holiday destination.
Answer» D. Beaches are advertised as holiday destination.
Discussion
27.

Statement : The government has decided to pay subsidy on food and other essential items in cash to the beneficiary's bank account rather than subsidizing the prices of the items.
Which of the following can be a sufficient cause for the effect ?

A. Banking now has a good penetration
B. Ineffectiveness prevents the intended beneficiaries getting the benefit.
C. Corruption diverts the government's benefits from the needy.
D. The government eventually wants to do away with subsidy .
Answer» D. The government eventually wants to do away with subsidy .
Discussion
28.

I The cut marks in the pre-medical test for admission to the MBBS course have increased significantly during the last decade.
II Students make several efforts, including coaching, in order to be successful in the pre-medical test.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» F.
Discussion
29.

I The government has started the midday meal system to provide a free meal to all students in government schools.
II. Undernourishment in children is a wide-spread problem in the country.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» F.
Discussion
30.

Effect There has been unprecedented increase in the number of institutions training spoken phonetic English in all the major cities of India during the last few years.
Which of the following can be a probable cause of the above effect ?

A. Many parents want their children to speak fluent English.
B. Various activities being outsourced to India by many European and North American countries.
C. English is no longer being taught in the schools and colleges in India.
D. India has highest number of English speaking educated youth compared to any other country.
E. None of these
Answer» C. English is no longer being taught in the schools and colleges in India.
Discussion
31.

Effect Govt. has allowed all the airlines to charge additional amount as peak time congestion charges for the flights landing between 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.
Which of the following is a probable cause of the above effect ?

A. All the airline companies had threatened to suspend their services during peak hours.
B. The Govt. has increased its tax for peak time flights.
C. The aircrafts are routinely put on hold over the airports while landing during peak time causing extra fuel consumption.
D. The airlines companies can now charge unlimited additional charge for peak time flights.
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
32.

Effect This year majority of the final year students of the management institute have opted for finance specialization.
Which of the following can be a probable cause of the above effect ?

A. Last year most of the students with HR specialization got better job offers than other specializations.
B. The management instiute offers only finance specialization to its final year students.
C. Last year the students with finance specialization bagged most of the lucrative offers vis-a-vis students with other specializations.
D. The management institute has recently started its finance specialization in addition to Marketing and HR being offered earlir.
E. None of these
Answer» F.
Discussion
33.

Cause The cement manufacturing companies have increased the price of cement by about 15 % with immediate effect.
Which of the following is/are possible effects(s) of the above cause ?
(1) Govt. will direct the cement manufacturing companies to reduce the price increase to 5 %.
(2) The prices of residential flats and commercial companies will see an
upward trend.
(3) The construction companies may stop all on going construction projects with immediate effect.

A. Only (2)
B. Only (1)
C. Only (3)
D. Only (2) and (3)
E. None of these
Answer» B. Only (1)
Discussion
34.

I. Activists gathered at the Gandhi Chowk, despite prohibitory orders, to protest police high handedness.
II. The police used force to disperse the activists protesting against the building of a huge dam on the river.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
Discussion
35.

Cause All the major rivers in the state have been flowing way over the danger level for the past few weeks.
Which of the following is / are possible effect(s) of the above cause ?
(1) Many villages situated near the river banks are sub-merged forcing residents
to flee.
(2) Govt. has decided to provide alternate shelter to all the affected villagers residing near the river banks.
(3) The entire state has been put on high flood alert.

A. Only (1)
B. Only (1) and (2)
C. Only (2) and (3)
D. All (1), (2) and (3)
E. None of these
Answer» D. All (1), (2) and (3)
Discussion
36.

I. The Reserve Bank of India has decided to lower the bank interest rates.
II. The Prime minister rolled out the red carpet for foreign investors, assuring them of all help.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» F.
Discussion
37.

I. The student union elections at universities and colleges across the country are a messy affair.
II. The Supreme Court has directed the implementation of Lyndoh Committee's recommendations on student body elections at higher education institution in India.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
Discussion
38.

I. Michelangelo's painting in the Sistine Chapel are priceless.
II. Michelangelo died a poor man.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Discussion
39.

I. The colony's residents' society has decided to put up volunteers for keeping vigil at night.
II. The police has failed to control petty thefts in the city.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
Discussion
40.

I. The government colleges in the state have decided to enhance student intake in all the courses from the current academic year.
II. The number of applicants for various courses has been continuously growing every year.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
Discussion
41.

I. Drucker will study one new subject every year.
II. Drucker is considered to be an authority on a wide variety of subjects.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Discussion
42.

I. The country has decided to equip its air force with the latest fighter jets from the biggest plane manufacturer in the world.
II. The technology used in fighter planes has witnessed advancement in the last few years .

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Discussion
43.

I. Incidence of seeking psychiatric help is on the increase .
II. A large majority of the people suffer from diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» F.
Discussion
44.

I. Activists are strongly opposing building of a large shopping mall at the center of the city.
II. Shopping malls are witnessing increasing footfall but decreasing revenue.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Discussion
45.

I. Ten hardcore criminals escaped from the custody of the police while on the way to the jail in a city.
II. All schools in the city remained closed for two days.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Discussion
46.

I. The trout fish because of excessive fishing and loss of conductive habitat is becoming endangered.
II. Environmental activism is witnessing a steady rise.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» F.
Discussion
47.

I. The prime minister's Ireland visit was the headline in the newspapers.
II. The prime minister's Ireland visit is historic.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Discussion
48.

I. Members of a community sat on a dharna (protest) demanding reservations in government jobs.
II. The leaders of the movement from the community were arrested by the police.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Discussion
49.

I. The Migratory birds have stopped coming to the lake on the outskirts of the city.
II. The lake has the highest water level in almost a decade and a large fish population.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Discussion
50.

Statements:

  1. Standard of living among the middle class society is constantly going up since part of few years.
  2. Indian Economy is observing remarkable growth.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
Discussion