Explore topic-wise MCQs in REASONING.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your REASONING knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Direction: In the question below, are given a statement followed by three courses of actions numbered I, II and III. On the basis of the information given, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement: The new methodology to calculate foreign ownership limit that global index provider MSCI has proposed could lead to a sharp outflow from Indian stocks.
Courses of action:
I. The overall weight of India in the MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) index is expected to fall by 25 basis points to 8.55 per cent if the proposal goes into effect.
II. MSCI will seek to exclude the shares being offered through global and American depository receipts
(GDRs, ADRs) while calculating foreign ownership limits.
III. While determining the weight of a company, MSCI will take into consideration parameters including the foreign inclusion factor (FIF), which determines the total proportion of shares of a company that offshore investors can buy from exchanges.

A. Only III follows
B. Both I and III follow
C. Both II and III follow
D. Only I follows
E. All follow
Answer» D. Only I follows
2.

Which of the following among A, H, G and D substantiates the best views to expressed the banking system?

A. Either A or D
B. Only A
C. Both H and A
D. Only G
E. Only D
Answer» E. Only D
3.

Which of the following among H, E, I and C can be a possible fallout of the children s saving?

A. Both E and C
B. Both H and I
C. Only I
D. Only E
E. Both C and H
Answer» C. Only I
4.

Statement-
Financial stringency prevented the state government from paying salaries to its employees since April this year.
Course of Action-
I. The State Government should immediately curtail the staff strength at least by 3%
II. The State Government should reduce wasteful expenditure and arrange to pay the salaries of its employees.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
Answer» C. 3
5.

Statement- There has been a significant drop in the water level of all the lakes supplying water to the city.
Course of action-
I- The water supply authority should impose a partial cut in supply to tackle the situation.
II- The government should appeal to all the residents through mass media for minimal use of water.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
Answer» F.
6.

Statement:
The police department has come under a cloud with recent revelations that at least two senior police officials are suspected to have been involved in the illegal sale of a large quantity of weapons from the state police armory.
Course of Action -
I. A through investigation should be ordered by the State Government to bring out all those who are involved into the illegal sale of arms.
II. State police armory should be kept under the Central Government's control.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
Answer» B. 2
7.

Statement: Many people in city Y are suffering from flu.
Action:
I. The Municipal Corporation should take immediate steps to control the disease.
II. People in the city should be advised to take certain measures from their end to prevent the disease.

A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Both I and II follow
Answer» E.
8.

Statement : A large number of people die every year due to drinking polluted water during summer.
Courses of Action:
I. The Government should make adequate arrangements to provide safe drinking water to all its citizens.
II. The People should be educated about the dangers of drinking polluted water.

A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Both I and II follows
Answer» E.
9.

Which of the following among C, B, E and A can be a possible cause of Children s saving?

A. Only A
B. Both C and A
C. Both E and C
D. Only B
E. Both A and E
Answer» C. Both E and C
10.

Which of the following among I, F, G and D may be a conclusion in favour of new rule of RBI?

A. Only G
B. Only D
C. Only F
D. Both G and A
E. Both I and D
Answer» D. Both G and A
11.

Which of the following among B, D,H and A cannot be supported by the new rule of RBI?

A. Only H
B. Only B
C. Only D
D. Both H and A
E. Both A and D
Answer» B. Only B