Explore topic-wise MCQs in Logical and Verbal Reasoning.

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1351.

Arrange in increasing order of the transistors used in the below mentioned circuits.(i) TTL NAND (Totem Pole Circuit)(ii) DTL NAND Gate(iii) ECL NOR Gate(iv) CMOS inverter

A. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
B. (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
C. (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
D. (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
Answer» C. (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
1352.

If A and B are the logical inputs to the following circuit, determine the logical relation between the inputs and the output X.

A. X = AB
B. \(X = \overline {AB} \)
C. \(X = \overline {A + B} \)
D. X = A + B
Answer» B. \(X = \overline {AB} \)
1353.

For Emitter-Coupled Logic (ECL), the switching speed is very high because

A. Negative logic is used
B. The transistors are not saturated when they are conducting
C. Multi-emitter transistors are used
D. Of low fan-out
Answer» C. Multi-emitter transistors are used
1354.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:List-IList-II a. TTL i. High fan-out b. CMOS ii. Highest speed of operation c. I2L iii. High noise immunity d. ECL iv. Lowest product of power and delay

A. a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii
B. a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii
C. a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii
D. a - ii, b - iv, c - i, d - iii
Answer» D. a - ii, b - iv, c - i, d - iii
1355.

Consider the statement below.A person who is radical (R) is electable (E) if he/she is conservative (C), but otherwise is not electable.Few probable logical assertions of the above sentence are given below.(A) \(\left( {R \wedge E} \right) \Longleftrightarrow C\)(B) \(R\; \Rightarrow \left( {E \Leftrightarrow C} \right)\)(C) \(R \Rightarrow \left( {\left( {C \Rightarrow E} \right)V\;\neg \;E} \right)\)(D) \(\left( {\neg \;R \vee \neg \;E \vee C} \right) \wedge \left( {\neg \;R \vee \neg \;C \vee E} \right)\;\;\)Which of the above logical assertions are true?Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. (B) only
B. (C) only
C. (A) and (C) only
D. (B) and (D) only
Answer» E.
1356.

Processing of MOS ICs is less expensive than bipolar ICs primarily because they:

A. Use cheaper components
B. Need no component isolation
C. Require much less diffusion steps
D. Have very high packing density
Answer» E.
1357.

In TTL family, the Totem-pole circuit on the output is used to provide _______.

A. active pull up and active pull down
B. active pull up
C. active pull down
D. inactive output state
Answer» B. active pull up
1358.

Consider the first order predicate formula ϕ:∀x [(∀z z|x ⇒ ((z = x) ∨ (z = 1))) ⇒ ∃w (w > x) ∧ (∀z z|w ⇒ ((w = z) ∨ (z = 1)))]Here ‘a|b’ denotes that ‘a divides b’, where a and b are integers. Consider the followingsets:S1. {1,2,3, ... , 100}S2. Set of all positive integersS3. Set of all integersWhich of the above sets satisfy φ?

A. S1 and S2
B. S1 and S3
C. S2 and S3
D. S1, S2 and S3
Answer» D. S1, S2 and S3
1359.

Choose the correct choice(s) regarding the following propositional logic assertion S:S : ((P ∧ Q)→ R)→ ((P ∧ Q)→ (Q → R))

A. The antecedent of S is logically equivalent to the consequent of S.
B. S is a tautology
C. S is a contradiction
D. S is neither a tautology nor a contradiction.
Answer» C. S is a contradiction
1360.

Output of the circuit shown below when S = 1 and S = 0 will be _____.

A. P and High Impedance state respectively
B. High Impedance state and P' respectively
C. 0 and 1 respectively
D. X and P respectively
Answer» C. 0 and 1 respectively
1361.

An acceptable voltage range of a logic 1 for TTL

A. 0 to 0.8 V
B. 0 to 1.5 V
C. 3.5 to 5 V
D. 2 to 5 V
Answer» E.
1362.

Consider the statement“Not all that glitters is gold”Predicate glitters(x) is true if x glitters and predicate gold(x) is true if x is gold. What which one of the following logical formulate represents the above statement?

A. ∀x: glitters (x) ⇒ ¬ gold (x)
B. ∀x: gold (x) ⇒ glitters (x)
C. ∃x: gold (x) ∧ ¬ glitters (x)
D. ∃x: glitters (x) ∧ ¬ gold (x)
Answer» E.
1363.

If T(x) denotes is a trigonometric function, P(x) denotes x is a periodic function and C(x) denotes x is a continuous function then the statement “It is not the case that some trigonometric functions are not periodic” can be logically represented as

A. ¬ ∃x[T(x) ∧ ¬ P(x)]
B. ¬ ∃x[T(x) ∨ ¬ P(x)]
C. ¬ ∃x[¬T(x) ∧ ¬ P(x)]
D. ¬ ∃x[T(x) ∧ P(x)]
Answer» B. ¬ ∃x[T(x) ∨ ¬ P(x)]
1364.

A digital CMOS IC operating at 10 MHz clock frequency consumes 100 mW power; the same IC operating at 15 MHz clock frequency consumes 140mW power. What is the static power consumption of the IC?

A. 10 mW
B. 15 mW
C. 20 mW
D. 40 mW
Answer» D. 40 mW
1365.

Consider the first-order logic sentence F: ∀x (∃ y R(x, y)). Assuming no-empty logical domains, which of the sentence below are implied by F?∃y (∃x R(x, y))∃y (∀x R(x, y))∀y (∃x R(x, y))¬ ∃x (∀y ¬ R(x, y))

A. IV only
B. I and IV only
C. II only
D. II and III only
Answer» C. II only
1366.

Let p and q be two propositions. Consider the following two formulae in propositional logic.S1 : (¬p ∧ (p ∨ q)) → qS2 : q → (¬p ∧ (p ∨ q))Which one of the following choices is correct?

A. Neither S1 nor S2 is a tautology.
B. S1 is not a tautology but S2 is a tautology.
C. Both S1 and S2 are tautologies.
D. S1 is a tautology but S2 is not a tautology.
Answer» E.
1367.

Let p, q, r denotes the statements ‘’It is raining’’, ‘’It is cold’’, and ‘’It is pleasant’’, respectively. Then the statement ‘’It is not raining, and it is pleasant, and it is not pleasant only if it is raining and it is cold’’ it represented by

A. (¬ p ∧ r) ∧ (¬ r → (p ∧ q))
B. (¬ p ∧ r) ∧ ((p ∧ q) → ¬ r)
C. (¬ p ∧ r) ∨ ((p ∧ q) → ¬ r)
D. (¬ p ∧ r) ∨ (r → (p ∧ q))
Answer» B. (¬ p ∧ r) ∧ ((p ∧ q) → ¬ r)
1368.

A logic family shows the following values:VOH = 5 V, VOL = 1 V, VIH = 3 V, and VIL = 2 V.The noise margins, NMhigh and NMlow, respectively, will be:

A. 2 V and 1 V
B. 2 V and 4 V
C. 3 V and 1 V
D. 5 V and 1 V
Answer» B. 2 V and 4 V
1369.

Directions: It consists of two statements, one labelled as the ‘Statement (I)’ and the other as ‘Statement (II). Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer using the codes given below:Statement (I): ECL circuit has the highest speed of any of the currently available logic circuits.Statement (II): It is a fact that transistors never operate fully saturated or cut-off.

A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I)
B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
Answer» B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
1370.

One form of NMOS circuit logic that minimizes power dissipation and maximize device density is called

A. pass transistor logic
B. sequential logic circuit
C. NMOS SRAM cell
D. NMOS transmission gate
Answer» B. sequential logic circuit
1371.

In CMOS designs, why size of PMOS is kept larger than size of NMOS?

A. To get higher drive strength
B. To reduce power dissipation
C. To get balanced rise/fall time
D. All of above
Answer» D. All of above
1372.

In order to authenticate the environmental values as advocated by our ancestors, a scholar cites examples from Vedas. The means of knowledge used by him/her in terms of Indian logic will be called

A. Anumana (Inference)
B. Arthapatti (Implication)
C. Shabda (Verbal testimony)
D. Upamana (Comparison)
Answer» D. Upamana (Comparison)
1373.

Given below are two statements related to the Upanishadic traditionStatement I: Paravidya means knowledge that transcends human experienceStatement II: Aparavidya means knowledge based on the human experienceIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer» B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
1374.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:List - IList - IIA. TTL1. Low power consumptionB. ECL2. High speedC. CMOS3. Low propagation delay

A. A - 1, B - 3, C - 2
B. A - 2, B - 3, C - 1
C. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3
D. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3
Answer» C. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3
1375.

In standard TTL, the 'totem pole' refers to:

A. Multi-emitter input stage
B. The phase splitter
C. Open collector output stage
D. The output buffer
Answer» E.
1376.

Arrange to propagation delays in descending order(a) MOS(b) TTL(c) RTL(d) ECL

A. (a), (d), (c), (b)
B. (d), (b), (c), (a)
C. (a), (c), (b), (d)
D. (b), (a), (c), (d)
Answer» D. (b), (a), (c), (d)
1377.

Identify the features of Aristotelian syllogism from the following:A. It is deductive - inductive and formal materialB. It is only deductive and formalC. The major and minor terms stand apart in the premisesD. It is verbalisticE. Verbal form is not the essence of inferenceChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. A, B, C only
B. A, C and E only
C. B, C and D only
D. A, D and E only
Answer» D. A, D and E only
1378.

A single transistor can be used to build which of the following logic gates

A. OR
B. AND
C. NOR
D. NOT
Answer» E.
1379.

According to classical Indian school of logic, what is the correct sequence of steps involved in Anumana (inference)?

A. Upanaya, Pratijna, Hetu, Udaharana, Nigamana
B. Pratijna, Hetu, Upanaya, Udaharana, Nigamana
C. Pratijna, Upanaya, Hetu, Udaharana, Nigamana
D. Pratijna, Hetu, Udaharana, Upanaya, Nigamana
Answer» E.
1380.

Consider the following argument with premise \(({\forall _x}P\left( x \right)) \vee Q\left( x \right))\) and conclusion \(({\forall _x}P\left( x \right)) \wedge (\forall_xQ\left( x \right))\)(A) ∀x (P(x) ∨ Q(x))Premise(B) P(c) ∨ Q(c)Universal instantiation from (A)(C) P(c)Simplification from (B)(D) ∀x P(x)Universal Generalization of (C)(E) Q(c)Simplification from (B)(F) ∀x Q(x)Universal Generalization of (E)(G) (∀x P(x)) ∧ (∀x Q(x))Conjunction of (D) and (F)

A. This is a valid argument.
B. Steps (C) and (E) are not correct inferences
C. Steps (D) and (F) are not correct inferences
D. Step (G) is not a correct inference
Answer» C. Steps (D) and (F) are not correct inferences
1381.

In a room there are only two types of people, namely Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 people always tell the truth and Type 2 people always lie. You give a fair coin to a person in that room, without knowing which type he is from and tell him to toss it and hide the result from you till you ask for it. Upon asking, the person replies the following.“The result of the toss is head if and only if I am telling the truth.”Which of the following options is correct?

A. The result is head
B. The result is tail
C. If the person is of Type 2, then the result is tail
D. If the person is of Type 1, then the result is tai
Answer» B. The result is tail
1382.

Consider the following with reference to the Indian School of LogicA. It is related to form of the argument onlyB. It is related to the content of the argument onlyC It is related to perceptual knowledge aloneD. It is related to presenting analogies aloneChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Both C and D
Answer» D. Both C and D
1383.

Consider the following statements:A Darlington emitter-follower circuit is sometimes used in output stage of TTL gate in order to:1. Increase its IOL2. Reduce its IOH3. Increase speed of operation4. Reduce power dissipationWhich of these statement(s) is/are correct?

A. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 4
C. 3 only
D. 1 only
Answer» D. 1 only
1384.

In CMOS implementation of a NAND gate:

A. All the PMOS and NMOS are in series
B. The two PMOS are in parallel and two NMOS are in series
C. All the PMOS and NMOS are in parallel
D. The two PMOS are in series and two NMOS are in parallel
Answer» C. All the PMOS and NMOS are in parallel
1385.

Ayurveda, which deals with indigenous system of medicine, could be traced to:

A. Rigveda
B. Yajurveda
C. Samaveda
D. Atharvaveda
Answer» E.
1386.

M and N have children A and B.F is spouse of B.D is child of F.P is son in law of N.K is kid of P._x005F_x000D_ Who is male chiled of M and N ?

A. B
B. A
C. None
D. Can't be determined
Answer» B. A
1387.

One paper is equally folded 35 times, then what is the new thickness of the paper ?

A. T(2^50)
B. 50T
C. 2 x 50 T
D. T/50
Answer» B. 50T
1388.

In an objective competitive exam, a correct answer score 4 marks and on a wrong answer 2 marks are negatively added. A student scores 420 marks from 150 question. How many answers were correct ?

A. 145
B. 138
C. 125
D. 120
Answer» E.
1389.

If 15 men 4 hours per day works for 14 days get Rs.35/- then how many men required if the work is 8 hours per day for 10 days they get 50/- ?

A. 12
B. 13
C. 14
D. 15
Answer» E.
1390.

I.  Tanya is older than Eric._x005F_x000D_ II. Cliff is older than Tanya._x005F_x000D_ III.Eric is older than Cliff._x005F_x000D_ If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. 1
B.
C. uncertain
D. none
Answer» C. uncertain
1391.

I.  During the past year, Josh saw more movies than Stephen._x005F_x000D_ II. Stephen saw fewer movies than Darren._x005F_x000D_ III.Darren saw more movies than Josh._x005F_x000D_ If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. 1
B.
C. uncertain
D. none
Answer» D. none
1392.

I.  Class A has a higher enrollment than Class B._x005F_x000D_ II. Class C has a lower enrollment than Class B._x005F_x000D_ III.Class A has a lower enrollment than Class C._x005F_x000D_ If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. 1
B.
C. uncertain
D. none
Answer» C. uncertain
1393.

I.  Apartments in the Riverdale Manor cost less than apartments in The Gaslight Commons._x005F_x000D_ II. Apartments in the Livingston Gate cost more than apartments in the The Gaslight Commons._x005F_x000D_ III.Of the three apartment buildings, the Livingston Gate costs the most._x005F_x000D_ If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. 1
B.
C. uncertain
D. none
Answer» B.
1394.

Directions:_x005F_x000D_ A string of words is fed into a computing machine. It processes the input and gives an output in the following manner:_x005F_x000D_ Input: Honesty is the best policy._x005F_x000D_ Step 1: is Honesty the best policy_x005F_x000D_ Step 2: is the Honesty best policy_x005F_x000D_ Step 3: is the best Honesty policy_x005F_x000D_ Step 4: is the best policy Honesty_x005F_x000D_ Output: is the best policy Honesty_x005F_x000D_ Now,_x005F_x000D_ If the input is "A rolling stone gathers no moss", what will be the fifth word in the string after 4 steps?

A. Moss
B. No
C. Stone
D. A
Answer» E.
1395.

I.  All the offices on the 9th floor have wall-to-wall carpeting._x005F_x000D_ II. No wall-to-wall carpeting is pink._x005F_x000D_ III.None of the offices on the 9th floor has pink wall-to-wall carpeting._x005F_x000D_ If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. 1
B.
C. uncertain
D. none
Answer» B.
1396.

Directions:_x005F_x000D_ Seven different boxes A, B, C, D, E, F and G of different colours viz., Orange, Pink, Purple, Yellow, Blue, Red and Green are arranged one above the other. The box at the bottom of arrangement is numbered 1, the above box is numbered 2 and so on. B is immediately above E. More than two boxes are above the Orange box. The Yellow box is immediately below A. Only one box is between the Orange box and F. G is immediately above the Red box. Only one box is between B and the Pink box. Only two boxes are between the Pink and the Green box. Only two boxes are between the Yellow box and the Orange box. The Purple box is neither at the top nor at the bottom of the arrangement.B is above Pink box. C is immediately above F. Neither C nor G is a Yellow box. G is not a Orange box._x005F_x000D_ Question:_x005F_x000D_ Which combination represents the position of C and its colour?

A. 6-Green
B. 6-Red
C. 5-Purple
D. 7-Blue
Answer» E.
1397.

Four persons can cross a bridge in 3,7,13,17 minutes.Only two can cross at a time.Find the minimum time taken by the four to cross the bridge ?

A. 17 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 34 minutes
D. 12 minutes
Answer» C. 34 minutes
1398.

Choose the option which indicates a valid argument containing logically related statements that is, where the third statement is a conclusion drawn from the preceding two statements._x005F_x000D_ A. Some straight forward things are people _x005F_x000D_ B. All Perennial things are cats_x005F_x000D_ C. Only cats are Perennial_x005F_x000D_ D. All Perennial things are People_x005F_x000D_ E. Some Straight forward things are cats_x005F_x000D_ F. Some Straight forward things are Perennial

A. BCA
B. CFD
C. DFA
D. EAB
Answer» D. EAB
1399.

Choose the most essential part for the word given below from the following options ?_x005F_x000D_ Shoe

A. Lace
B. Sole
C. Leather
D. Walking
Answer» C. Leather
1400.

Choose the alternative where the third segment in the statement can be logically deduced using both the preceding two, but not just from one of them._x005F_x000D_ I. All IIMs are in India. No BIMs are in India. No IIMs are BIMs_x005F_x000D_ II. All IIMs are in India. No BIMs are in India .No BIMs are IIMs_x005F_x000D_ III. Some IIMs are not in India. Some BIMs are not in India. Some IIMs are BIMs._x005F_x000D_ IV. Some IIMs are not in India. Some BIMs are not in India. Some BIMs are IIMs.

A. I Only
B. II Only
C. I and II
D. III and IV
Answer» D. III and IV