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This section includes 125 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Competitive Reasoning knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
51. |
Every man should have his identity card with him. That card should mention his blood group, complete address and telephone number for contact, in case, some serious accident takes place. |
A. | Blood cannot be transfused until its group is mentioned in the card. |
B. | The police needs this information especially when the accident is fatal. |
C. | In case of emergency, he may forget his address and may need the card to contact his house. |
D. | None is supposed to forget his phone number under any circumstances. |
E. | When the seriously injured person is helpless to tell his blood group, this information would suffice to indicate the required blood group. |
Answer» E. When the seriously injured person is helpless to tell his blood group, this information would suffice to indicate the required blood group. | |
52. |
All that glitters is not gold. |
A. | Non-metals also glitter. |
B. | Only gold glitters. |
C. | Not all metals glitter. |
D. | Glittering things may be deceptive. |
E. | Two-fifth of the boys play only football. |
Answer» E. Two-fifth of the boys play only football. | |
53. |
Soldiers serve their country. |
A. | Men generally serve their country. |
B. | Those who serve their country are soldiers. |
C. | Some men who are soldiers serve their country. |
D. | Women do not serve their country because they are not soldiers. |
E. | None of these |
Answer» D. Women do not serve their country because they are not soldiers. | |
54. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : The T.V. programmes, telecast specially for women are packed with a variety of recipes and household hints. A major portion of magazines for women also contains the items mentioned above.Conclusions :I. Women are not interested in other things.II. An average woman's primary interest lies in home and specially in the kitchen. |
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 |
Answer» C. Either I or II follows | |
55. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Population increase coupled with depleting resources is going to be the scenario of many developing countries in days to come.Conclusions :I. The population of developing countries will not continue to increase in future.II. It will be very difficult for the governments of developing countries to provide its people decent quality of life. |
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 |
Answer» C. Either I or II follows | |
56. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : All the organised persons find time for rest. Sunita, in spite of her very busy schedule, finds time for rest.Conclusions :I. Sunita is an organised person.II. Sunita is an industrious 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 |
Answer» F. | |
57. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Players who break various records in a fair way get special prizes. Player X broke the world record but was found to be under the influence of a prohibited drug. Conclusions :I. X will get the special prize.II. X will not get the special prize. |
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 |
Answer» C. Either I or II follows | |
58. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : 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. |
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 |
Answer» C. Either I or II follows | |
59. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : 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. |
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 |
Answer» F. | |
60. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Money plays a vital role in politics.Conclusions :I. The poor can never become politicians.II. All the rich men take part in politics. |
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 |
Answer» E. Both I and II follow | |
61. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Modern man influences his destiny by the choice he makes unlike in the past.Conclusions :I. Earlier there were fewer options available to man.II. There was no desire in the past to influence the destiny. |
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 |
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows | |
62. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : In a highly centralised power structure, in which even senior cabinet ministers are prepared to reduce themselves to pathetic countries or yesmen airing views that are primarily intended to anticipate or reflect the Prime Minister's own performances, there can be no place for any consensus that is quite different from real or contrived unanimity of opinion, expressed through a well orchestrated endorsement of the leader's actions.Conclusions :I. The Ministers play safe by not giving anti-government views.II. The Prime Minister does not encourage his colleagues to render their own views. |
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 |
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows | |
63. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : The interview panel may select a candidate who neither possesses the desired qualifications nor 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 |
Answer» F. | |
64. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : A man must be wise to be a good wrangler. Good wranglers are talkative and boring.Conclusions :I. All the wise persons are boring.II. All the wise persons are good wranglers. |
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 |
Answer» E. Both I and II follow | |
65. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Parents are prepared to pay any price for an elite education to their children.Conclusions :I. All parents these days are very well off.II. Parents have an obsessive passion for a perfect development of their children through good schooling. |
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 |
Answer» C. Either I or II follows | |
66. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Irregularity is a cause for failure in exams. Some regular students fail in the examinations.Conclusions :I. All failed students are regular.II. All successful students are not regular. |
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 |
Answer» E. Both I and II follow | |
67. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : A large majority of the work force in India is unorganised. Most of them earn either the minimum or uncertain wages while others are engaged in sundry jobs.Conclusions :I. The workers in the organised sector get better facilities and stay longer in their jobs.II. Some workers in the unorganised sector of the work force have a regular and fixed income. |
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 |
Answer» C. Either I or II follows | |
68. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Although the education system has progressed from the point of view of the number of schools, most of them are ill-equipped and have not achieved excellence in imparting education.Conclusions :I. In future, we should provide good teachers and equipment to these schools.II. We need not open any more schools in the future. |
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 |
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows | |
69. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : The Prime Minister emphatically stated that his government will 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 upliftment of any section of the society. |
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 |
Answer» E. Both I and II follow | |
70. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : 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 |
Answer» C. Either I or II follows | |
71. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : The Minister questioned the utility of the space research programme and suggested its replacement by other areas of felt national needs.Conclusions :I. Exploring the space does not contribute to critical national needs.II. Research should be oriented to national needs. |
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 |
Answer» F. | |
72. |
In a class, three-fourth of the boys play football, one-half play cricket, one-fourth of those who play cricket do not play football. |
A. | Two-third of the boys play only football. |
B. | One-fourth of the boys play neither cricket nor football. |
C. | One-third of the boys play neither cricket nor football. |
D. | One-eighth of the boys play neither cricket nor football. |
E. | Two-fifth of the boys play only football. |
Answer» E. Two-fifth of the boys play only football. | |
73. |
The government is soon going to introduce a bill which would permit the instituting of private universities under very strict directions. |
A. | We have some private universities in our country even now. |
B. | The demand for more universities is being stepped up. |
C. | Such directions can also be issued without informing the Parliament. |
D. | The government gives directions to establish anything in private sector. |
E. | Unless and until the directions are given, the private universities can charge exorbitant fees. |
Answer» C. Such directions can also be issued without informing the Parliament. | |
74. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Until our country achieves economic equality, 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. |
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 |
Answer» C. Either I or II follows | |
75. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Monitoring has become an integral part in the planning of social development programmes. It is recommended that Management Information System be developed for all programmes. This is likely to give a feedback on the performance of the functionaries and the efficacy with which services are being delivered.Conclusions :I. All the social development programmes should be evaluated.II. There is a need to monitor the performance of workers. |
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 |
Answer» F. | |
76. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Government has spoiled many top ranking financial institutions by appointing bureaucrats as Directors of these institutions.Conclusions :I. Government should appoint Directors of the financial institutes taking into consideration the expertise of the person in the area of finance.II. The Director of the financial institute should have expertise commensurate with the financial work carried out by the institute. |
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 |
Answer» F. | |
77. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : The standard of education in private schools is much better than Municipal and Zila Parishad-run schools. Conclusions :I. The Municipal and Zila Pariskad should make serious efforts to improve standard of their schools.II. All Municipal and Zila Parishad schools should be closed immediately. |
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 |
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows | |
78. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : 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, concentration of wealth in certain pockets of population takes place.II. The national income is unevenly distributed in India. |
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 |
Answer» C. Either I or II follows | |
79. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Only good singers are invited in 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. |
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 |
Answer» F. | |
80. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.Conclusions: I. We should be content with what we have.II. We should not crave for what is not. |
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 |
Answer» F. | |
81. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : 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 follows |
D. | Neither I nor II follows |
E. | Both I and II follow |
Answer» C. Either I or II follows | |
82. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : All those political prisoners were released on bail who had gone to jail for reasons other than political dharnas. Bail was not granted to persons involved in murders.Conclusions :I. No political - prisoner had committed murder.II. Some politicians were not arrested. |
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 |
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows | |
83. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Nation X faced growing international opposition for its decision to explode eight nuclear weapons at its test site.Conclusions :I. The citizens of the nation favoured the decision.II. Some powerful countries do not want other nations to become as powerful as they are. |
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 |
Answer» E. Both I and II follow | |
84. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Adversity makes a man wise.Conclusions :I. The poor are wise.II. Man learns from bitter experience. |
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 |
Answer» C. Either I or II follows | |
85. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : My first and foremost task is to beautify this city - if city X and Y can do it - why can't we do it. - Statement of Municipal Commissioner of city Z after taking over charge.Conclusions :I. The people of city Z are not aware about the present state of ugliness of their city.II. The present Commissioner has worked in city X and Y and has good experience of beautifying cities. |
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 |
Answer» E. Both I and II follow | |
86. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.Conclusions :I. Your life will be dull if you don't face a problem.II. To escape from problems, you should always have some solutions with you. |
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 |
Answer» E. Both I and II follow | |
87. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Fortune favours the brave.Conclusions :I. Risks are necessary for success.II. Cowards die many times before their death. |
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 |
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows | |
88. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : It has been decided by the Government to withdraw 33% of the subsidy on cooking gas from the beginning of next month. - A spokesman of the Government.Conclusions :I. People now no more desire or need such subsidy from Government as they can afford increased price of the cooking gas.II. The price of the cooking gas will increase at least by 33% from the next month. |
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 |
Answer» E. Both I and II follow | |
89. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Video libraries are flourishing very much these days.Conclusions :I. People in general have got a video craze.II. It is much cheaper to see as many movies as one likes on videos rather than going to the cinema hall. |
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 |
Answer» F. | |
90. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : The XYZ Medical College has started a cell which will conduct counselling workshops in the field of stress management to patients and general public.Conclusions :I. The hospital has needed resources to start such activity.II. Patients and general public feel a need to have such cell in the hospital. |
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 |
Answer» F. | |
91. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : 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. |
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 |
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows | |
92. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : The commissioner of police has appealed people not to put up banners which obstruct pedestrian or motor traffic.Conclusions :I. Some of the people may respond and will not put up such banners.II. Policemen will have to keep a watchful eye on the new banners which are being put up on the roads. |
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 |
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows | |
93. |
Every library has books. |
A. | Books are only in library. |
B. | Libraries are meant for books only. |
C. | No library is without books. |
D. | Some libraries do not have readers. |
E. | Two-fifth of the boys play only football. |
Answer» D. Some libraries do not have readers. | |
94. |
A forest has as many sandal trees as it has Ashoka trees. Three-fourth of the trees are old ones and half of the trees are at the flowering stage. |
A. | All Ashoka trees are at the flowering stage. |
B. | All sandal trees are at the flowering stage. |
C. | At least one-half of the Ashoka trees are old. |
D. | One-half of the sandal trees are at the flowering stage. |
E. | None of these. |
Answer» F. | |
95. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.Conclusions :I. Fashion designers do not understand the public mind very well.II. The public by and large is highly susceptible to novelty. |
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 |
Answer» C. Either I or II follows | |
96. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : The Government run company had asked its employees to declare their income and assets but it has been strongly resisted by employees union and no employee is going to declare his income.Conclusions :I. The employees of this company do not seem to have any additional undisclosed income besides their salary.II. The employees union wants all senior officers to declare their income first. |
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 |
Answer» E. Both I and II follow | |
97. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : The old order changed yielding place to new.Conclusions :I. Change is the law of nature.II. Discard old ideas because they are old. |
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 |
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows | |
98. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : Although we have rating agencies like Crisil, ICRA, there is 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. |
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 |
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows | |
99. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : No country is absolutely self-dependent these days.Conclusions :I. It is impossible to grow and produce all that a country needs.II. Countrymen in general have become lazy. |
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 |
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows | |
100. |
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : 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. |
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 |
Answer» D. Neither I nor II follows | |