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This section includes 630 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Logical and Verbal Reasoning knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 151. |
Statement: Because of the large number of potholes in road X, reaching airport in time has become difficult.Assumptions: Reaching airport in time may not be always necessary. There is no other convenient road to the airport. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit | |
| 152. |
Statement: The education of a student at collegiate level, not taking into account maintenance expenses, costs four hundred rupees a year. Collegiate education is thus drawing heavily upon the national resources of an impoverished community. So college education should be restricted to a brilliant few.Assumptions: Our resources are very limited. Only a few students should be admitted to the colleges. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» F. | |
| 153. |
Statement: 'Guests should be provided lunch.' - A tells B.Assumptions: Unless told, lunch may not be provided. Guests will stay during lunch time. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» F. | |
| 154. |
Statement: Lack of stimulation in the first four or five years of life can have adverse consequences.Assumptions: A great part of the development of observed intelligence occurs in the earliest years of life 50 percent of the measurable intelligence at age of 17 is already predictable by the age of four. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit | |
| 155. |
Statement: It will be a substantial achievement in the field of education if one provides one school for every village in our country and enforce attendance.Assumptions: Children in villages do not attend school regularly. Providing school to every village is desirable. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» F. | |
| 156. |
Statement: "The bridge was built at the cost of Rs. 128 crores and even civil bus service is not utilizing it, what a pity to see it grossly underutilized." - A citizen's view on a new flyover linking east and west sides of a suburb.Assumptions: The building of such bridges does not serve any public objective. There has to be some accountability and utility of money spent on public projects. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit | |
| 157. |
Statement: Why don't you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year?Assumptions: Anthony is not from the same city. Unless invited Anthony will not attend the party. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit | |
| 158. |
Statement: "You should not grant him leave in this week due to exigency of work." - A supervisor advises the administrative officer.Assumptions: Request for leave can be turned down also. The supervisor has reviewed the work required to be done during the said period. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» F. | |
| 159. |
Statement: A's advice to B - "Go to Jammu via Amritsar - the shortest route".Assumptions: B wishes to go to Jammu. A gives advice to everybody. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit | |
| 160. |
Statement: Many historians have done more harm than good by distorting truth.Assumptions: People believe what is reported by the historians. Historians are seldom expected to depict the truth. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit | |
| 161. |
Statement: The patient's condition would improve after operation.Assumptions: The patient can be operated upon in this condition. The patient cannot be operated upon in this condition. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit | |
| 162. |
Statement: The civic authority has advised the residents in the area to use mosquito repellents or sleep inside nets as large number of people are suffering from malaria.Assumptions: Local residents have enough money to arrange for the repellents or nets. People may ignore and continue to get mosquito bites as they have other pressing needs. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit | |
| 163. |
Statement: Kartik left for Delhi on Tuesday by train to attend a function to be held on Friday at his uncle's house in Delhi.Assumptions: Kartik may reach Delhi on Wednesday. Kartik may reach Delhi before Friday. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit | |
| 164. |
Statement: Apart from the entertainment value of television, its educational value cannot be ignored.Assumptions: People take television to be a means of entertainment only. The educational value of television is not realised properly. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» F. | |
| 165. |
Statement: The coffee powder of company X is quite better in taste than the much advertised coffee of company Y.Assumptions: If your product is not good, your spend more on advertisement. Some people are tempted to buy a product by the advertisement. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit | |
| 166. |
Statement: The present examination system needs overhauling thoroughly.Assumptions: The present examination system is obsolete. Overhauling results in improvement. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» F. | |
| 167. |
Statement: The campaign of 'Keep your city clean' started by the Civil Council did not evoke any response from the citizens.Assumptions: People do not desire to keep their city clean. The Civil Council has failed in its campaign. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» F. | |
| 168. |
Statement: Children are influenced more by their teachers nowadays.Assumptions: The children consider teachers as their models. A large amount of children's time is spent in school. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit | |
| 169. |
Statement: If it is easy to become an engineer, I don't want to be an engineer.Assumptions: An individual aspires to be professional. One desires to achieve a thing which is hard earned. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit | |
| 170. |
Statement: Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela, the President.Assumptions: Only who will be imprisoned for 27 years will become the President. To become the President, imprisonment is a qualification. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are implicit | |
| 171. |
Statement: If he is intelligent, he will pass the examination.Assumptions: To pass, he must be intelligent. He will pass the examination. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit | |
| 172. |
Statement: The government has decided to disinvest large chunk of its equity in select public sector undertakings for a better fiscal management.Assumptions: The amount generated out of the disinvestment process may reduce substantially the mounting fiscal deficits. There will be enough demand in the market for the shares of these undertakings. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit | |
| 173. |
Statement: The organization should promote employees on the basis of merit alone and not on the basis of length of service or seniority.Assumptions: Length of service or seniority does not alone reflect merit of an employee. It is possible to determine and measure merit of an employee. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» F. | |
| 174. |
Statement: "Use our product to improve memory of our child. It is based on natural herbs and has no harmful side effects." - An advertisement of a pharmaceutical company.Assumptions: People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects. Improving memory of child is considered as important by many parents. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» F. | |
| 175. |
Statement: A warning in a train compartment - "To stop train, pull chain. Penalty for improper use Rs. 500."Assumptions: Some people misuse the alarm chain. On certain occasions, people may want to stop a running train. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» F. | |
| 176. |
Statement: Today I must satisfy myself only by looking at a pink headed duck in an encyclopaedia.Assumptions: Pink headed ducks are as good as extinct now. People refer to encyclopaedia to know only about things which do not exist now. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit | |
| 177. |
Statement: Please do not use lift while going down - an instruction on the top floor of a five-storey building.Assumptions: While going down, the lift is unable to carry any load. Provision of lift is a matter of facility and not of right. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit | |
| 178. |
Statement: "Private property, trespassers will be prosecuted" - A notice on a plot of land.Assumptions: The passerby may read the notice and may not trespass. The people are scared of prosecution. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» F. | |
| 179. |
Statement: Traffic jams on most of the roads in the city have become a regular feature during monsoon.Assumptions: Material used for road construction cannot withstand the fury of monsoon resulting into innumerable pot holes on the roads. Number of vehicles coming on the roads is much more in monsoon as compared to other seasons. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit | |
| 180. |
Statement: Provide mid-day meals to the children in primary schools to increase the number of students attending schools.Assumptions: Mid-day meals will attract the children to the schools. Those children who are otherwise deprived of good food will attend the schools. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit | |
| 181. |
Statement: This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers.Assumptions: The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit, so now they have started sharing it with the customers. Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no cheer for the customers. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit | |
| 182. |
Statement: The Principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students.Assumptions: The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students. The students will welcome the decision of the Principal. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» F. | |
| 183. |
Statement: Beware of dogs, our dogs do not bark, but they are trained to distinguish between genuine guests and intruders.Assumptions: Barking dogs bite rarely. Our dogs could be dangerous for intruders. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit | |
| 184. |
Statement: "If you want to give any advertisement, give it in the newspaper X." - A tells B.Assumptions: B wants to publicise his products. Newspaper X has a wide circulation. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit | |
| 185. |
Statement: "Those who are appearing for this examination for the first time should be helped in filling up the form." - An instruction to invigilating staff.Assumptions: The form is somewhat complicated. Candidates can appear more than once for this examination. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit | |
| 186. |
Statement: His recent investment in the shares of Company A is only a gamble.Assumptions: He may incur loss on his investment. He may gain from his investment. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II is implicit | |
| 187. |
Statement: Nobody can predict as to how long our country would take to contain the unfortunate and disastrous terrorist activities.Assumptions: It is impossible to put on end to terrorist activities Efforts to control the terrorist activities are on. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit | |
| 188. |
Statement: It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 or so.Assumptions: At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn. The schools do not admit children after six years of age. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit | |
| 189. |
Statement: "Computer education should start at schools itself."Assumptions: Learning computers is easy. Computer education fetches jobs easily. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit | |
| 190. |
Statement: Why don't you go to the court if the employer does not pay you the Provident Fund contribution?Assumptions: Courts can intervene in matters of dispute between employer and employees. It is obligatory for the employer to pay the Provident Fund contribution to the employees. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» F. | |
| 191. |
Statement: Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing condition.Assumptions: People like a glowing complexion. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» F. | |
| 192. |
Statement: Most people who stop smoking gain weight.Assumptions: If one stops smoking, one will gain weight. If one does not stop smoking, one will not gain weight. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are implicit | |
| 193. |
Statement: The management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. asked the workers' union to call off strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory.Assumptions: No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd Such threat may have some effect on the workers' union. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit | |
| 194. |
Statement: "I have not received telephone bills for nine months inspite of several complaints" - A telephone customer's letter to the editor of a dailyAssumptions: Every customer has a right to get bills regularly from the telephone company. The customer's complaints point to defect in the services which are expected to be corrected. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» F. | |
| 195. |
Statement: Never before such a lucid book was available on the topic.Assumptions: Some other books were available on this topic. You can write lucid books on very few topics. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit | |
| 196. |
Statement: The government has decided to pay compensation to the tune of Rs. 1 lakh to the family members of those who are killed in railway accidents.Assumptions: The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation. There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit | |
| 197. |
Statement: Detergents should be used to clean clothes.Assumptions: Detergents form more lather. Detergents help to dislodge grease and dirt. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit | |
| 198. |
Statement: Like a mad man, I decided to follow him.Assumptions: I am not a mad man. I am a mad man. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II is implicit | |
| 199. |
Statement: If you have any problems, bring them to me.Assumptions: You have some problems. I can solve any problem. |
| A. | Only assumption I is implicit |
| B. | Only assumption II is implicit |
| C. | Either I or II is implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| E. | Both I and II are implicit |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit | |
| 200. |
Statement: The State Government has unilaterally increased by five percent octroi on all commodities entering into the state without seeking approval of the Central Government.Assumptions: The State Government may be able to implement its decision. The Central Government may agree to support the State Government's decision. The State Government may be able to earn considerable amount through the additional octroi. |
| A. | None is implicit |
| B. | Only I and II are implicit |
| C. | All are implicit |
| D. | Only II and III are implicit |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Only II and III are implicit | |