a) Those who are honest are good teachers.b) Hard working people are honest.Inference: Hard work is the necessary quality of a good teacher.

The inference is definitely false

The inference is definitely true

The inference is definitely false

The inference is probably false or true

Consider the following statements:"We shall go either for a picnic or for trekking".Which of the following, if true, would falsify this claim?

We go for a picnic but not for trekking

Activities such as picnic and trekking are encouraged by the health

We go for trekking and not for picnic

We do not go either for picnic or for trekking

"Price is not the same thing as value. Suppose that on a day the price of everything viz., coal, bread, postage stamps, a day’s labour, the rent of houses, etc. were to double. Prices then would certainly rise, but values of all things except one would not."The writer wants to say that if prices of all things were doubled

the values of all things would remain constant.

the values of the things sold would be doubled.

the values of the things bought would be halved.

the value of money only would be halved.

"By liberty I mean the eager maintenance of that atmosphere in which men have the opportunity to be their best selves."Which one of the following expresses the view implied in the above statement?

Liberty is the absence of restraint on human action.

Liberty is what law permits people to perform.

Liberty is the ability to do what one desires.

Liberty is the maintenance of conditions for the growth of human personality.

Directions: Given below is a passage followed by a question. Select the option that best answers the question.Country B has reported cases of deaths and ailing patients due to an unrecognized disease. Country B has been engaged in biological warfare with country A for 7 years. Country A had recently developed a dangerous virus, Virus X, causing symptoms of severe flu for a week in the host body, eventually leading to the death of the host. The virus only takes effect after 5 days of dormancy. The virus was deported to country B two days ago by one of their special ops. Which of the following statements casts doubts on Virus X being the cause of deaths in country B?

Country B has poor medical facilities.

The special ops assigned to the job deported the virus 4 days before the scheduled time.

One of the experimental facilities had exploded in country B.

The news of deaths was reported on the day the virus had been deported in country B.

Given below are two statementsStatement I: When I look deep into myself, I always stumble with one perception or another, I can never catch myselfStatement II: Self is the logical presupposition of all knowledge. Therefore, the concepts like substance and person can not be applied to it.In light of the above statement, chosen the most appropriate answer from the option given below

Both statement I and statement II are false

Both statement I and statement II are true

Both statement I and statement II are false

Statement I is true but statement II is false

Statement I is false but statement II is true

Below is a statement followed by some conclusions. You have to take the given statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with the commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the given statement.Statement:Adversity makes a man wise.Conclusions:I. The poor are wise.II. Men learn from bitter experiences

Neither Conclusion I nor II follow

Either Conclusion I or II follows.

Neither Conclusion I nor II follow

a) Either he is happy or he is poor.b) He is happy.Inference : He is poor.

The inference is probably false or true

The inference is definitely true

The inference is definitely false

The inference is probably false or true

A question and three statements labeled (I), (II) and (III) are given. You have to decide which statement(s) is/are sufficient to answer the question.Can you make an overall assessment of the present level of stock market index today?Statements :I : Today, the stock market index has reached lower than the lowest during the last 3 years.II : During the last year, the index fluctuated between 30,360 and 28,255.III : The stock market index touched a low of 27,125 in the preceding 3 years.

Both statements II and III are sufficient.

All the three statements I, II and III are insufficient.

Both statements I and III are sufficient.

Both statements II and III are sufficient.

Both statements I and II are sufficient.

From 2001 to next 10 years the population will continue to grow at the rate 1.79% per year.

The data are inadequate i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true of false.

The inference is ‘definitely true’ i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.

The inference is ‘probably true’ though not ‘definitely true’ in the light of the facts given.

The data are inadequate i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true of false.

The inference is ‘probably false’, though not ‘definitely false’ in the light of the facts given.

The inference is ‘definitely false’ i.e. if the inference is not simply be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.

Given below are two statementsStatement I: All knowledge is a recollection. It is true on a certain accountStatement II: All men by nature, desire understandingIn light of the above statement, chosen the most appropriate answer from the option given below

Both statement I and statement II are false

Both statement I and statement II are true

Both statement I and statement II are false

Statement I is true but statement II is false

Statement I is false but statement II is true

“India is a country of rich heritage and cultural diversity.”Which one of the following facts best supports the claim made in the above sentence?

The Indian cricket team draws players from over ten states.

India is a union of 28 states and 7 union territories.

India has a population of over 1.1 billion.

India is home to 22 official languages and thousands of dialects.

The Indian cricket team draws players from over ten states.

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1.	In this question, a passage and a statement related to it have been given. Read carefully the verse and review the statement based on it.Delhi, which is one of India's capital an d one of the largest cities in the world, is undergoing severe crisis, due to its high level of urbanization, increasing population and high levels of pollution.Studies have proven that Are the biggest factors of pollution used for industrial and domestic use?And due to their use, people here emit large quantities of nitrogen oxides (NOx), ozone (O3), black carbon (BC) and microorganisms (PM).According to the 2015 Global Burden of Disease report, there were 1.09 million deaths due to PM 2.5 in India. Air pollution was included as one of the 10 biggest threats to health. According to the World Health Organization, 37 cities of India are among 100 worst polluted cities in the world, where PM10 was found to be the highest ever. For the production of ozone, together with sunlight and heat, nitrogen oxides (NOx) and organic compounds (VOCs) are needed simultaneously.Therefore, in the summer months, ozone is produced in large quantities in the cities.Statement: Air pollution is one of the top 10 factors affecting health in India.Select the most suitable from the following optionsA-statement is absolutely trueB-statement is probably trueC-statement can not be reviewedD-statement is completely false
A.	A
B.	B
C.	D
D.	C
Answer» B. B

Discussion

2.	a) Those who are honest are good teachers.b) Hard working people are honest.Inference: Hard work is the necessary quality of a good teacher.
A.	The inference is definitely true
B.	The inference is definitely false
C.	The inference is probably false or true
D.	The inference cannot be drawn
Answer» B. The inference is definitely false

Discussion

3.	Consider the following statements:"We shall go either for a picnic or for trekking".Which of the following, if true, would falsify this claim?
A.	We go for a picnic but not for trekking
B.	Activities such as picnic and trekking are encouraged by the health
C.	We go for trekking and not for picnic
D.	We do not go either for picnic or for trekking
Answer» E.

Discussion

4.	"Price is not the same thing as value. Suppose that on a day the price of everything viz., coal, bread, postage stamps, a day’s labour, the rent of houses, etc. were to double. Prices then would certainly rise, but values of all things except one would not."The writer wants to say that if prices of all things were doubled
A.	the values of all things would remain constant.
B.	the values of the things sold would be doubled.
C.	the values of the things bought would be halved.
D.	the value of money only would be halved.
Answer» E.

Discussion

5.	"By liberty I mean the eager maintenance of that atmosphere in which men have the opportunity to be their best selves."Which one of the following expresses the view implied in the above statement?
A.	Liberty is the absence of restraint on human action.
B.	Liberty is what law permits people to perform.
C.	Liberty is the ability to do what one desires.
D.	Liberty is the maintenance of conditions for the growth of human personality.
Answer» E.

Discussion

6.	Consider the following statement and select the best option. Gold is more expensive than silver.
A.	Never
B.	Often
C.	Always
D.	Sometimes
Answer» D. Sometimes

Discussion

7.	Directions: Given below is a passage followed by a question. Select the option that best answers the question.Country B has reported cases of deaths and ailing patients due to an unrecognized disease. Country B has been engaged in biological warfare with country A for 7 years. Country A had recently developed a dangerous virus, Virus X, causing symptoms of severe flu for a week in the host body, eventually leading to the death of the host. The virus only takes effect after 5 days of dormancy. The virus was deported to country B two days ago by one of their special ops. Which of the following statements casts doubts on Virus X being the cause of deaths in country B?
A.	Country B has poor medical facilities.
B.	The special ops assigned to the job deported the virus 4 days before the scheduled time.
C.	One of the experimental facilities had exploded in country B.
D.	The news of deaths was reported on the day the virus had been deported in country B.
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

8.	Given below are two statementsStatement I: When I look deep into myself, I always stumble with one perception or another, I can never catch myselfStatement II: Self is the logical presupposition of all knowledge. Therefore, the concepts like substance and person can not be applied to it.In light of the above statement, chosen the most appropriate answer from the option 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

Discussion

9.	Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement.Statement: Hard work is one of the essential qualities of a good professor.Inference 1: Any body who works hard can be a good professor.Inference 2: All good professors work hard.
A.	Only 1 follows.
B.	Only 2 follows.
C.	Both 1 and 2 follow.
D.	Neither 1 nor 2 follows.
E.	Either 1 or 2 follows.
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 follow.

Discussion

10.	Below is a statement followed by some conclusions. You have to take the given statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with the commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the given statement.Statement:Adversity makes a man wise.Conclusions:I. The poor are wise.II. Men learn from bitter experiences
A.	Only Conclusion I follows.
B.	Either Conclusion I or II follows.
C.	Only Conclusion II follows.
D.	Neither Conclusion I nor II follow
Answer» D. Neither Conclusion I nor II follow

Discussion

11.	a) Either he is happy or he is poor.b) He is happy.Inference : He is poor.
A.	The inference is definitely true
B.	The inference is definitely false
C.	The inference is probably false or true
D.	The inference can not be drawn
Answer» C. The inference is probably false or true

Discussion

12.	A question and three statements labeled (I), (II) and (III) are given. You have to decide which statement(s) is/are sufficient to answer the question.Can you make an overall assessment of the present level of stock market index today?Statements :I : Today, the stock market index has reached lower than the lowest during the last 3 years.II : During the last year, the index fluctuated between 30,360 and 28,255.III : The stock market index touched a low of 27,125 in the preceding 3 years.
A.	All the three statements I, II and III are insufficient.
B.	Both statements I and III are sufficient.
C.	Both statements II and III are sufficient.
D.	Both statements I and II are sufficient.
Answer» C. Both statements II and III are sufficient.

Discussion

13.	Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement.Statement: Rumour has it that House no.15 is haunted since the death of its owner, Mr. Parker.Inferences: I. Many people believe the rumour.II. Mr. Parker is the ghost that haunts House no.15.
A.	Only inference I follows
B.	Only inference II follows
C.	Both the inferences follow
D.	None of the inferences follow
Answer» E.

Discussion

14.	Consider the following statements.1. All contemporaries are ancestors.2. Few ancestors are heirs.3. No contemporary is an heir.Which of the following inference can be drawn from the above statements ?
A.	Some contemporaries are heirs
B.	Some heirs are ancestors
C.	No ancestor is a contemporary
D.	No heir is an ancestor
Answer» C. No ancestor is a contemporary

Discussion

15.	From 2001 to next 10 years the population will continue to grow at the rate 1.79% per year.
A.	The inference is ‘definitely true’ i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
B.	The inference is ‘probably true’ though not ‘definitely true’ in the light of the facts given.
C.	The data are inadequate i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true of false.
D.	The inference is ‘probably false’, though not ‘definitely false’ in the light of the facts given.
E.	The inference is ‘definitely false’ i.e. if the inference is not simply be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Answer» C. The data are inadequate i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true of false.

Discussion

16.	Given below are two statementsStatement I: All knowledge is a recollection. It is true on a certain accountStatement II: All men by nature, desire understandingIn light of the above statement, chosen the most appropriate answer from the option 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

Discussion

17.	In this question, a passage and a statement related to it have been given. Read carefully the verse and review the statement based on it.Delhi, which is one of India's capital an d one of the largest cities in the world, is undergoing severe crisis, due to its high level of urbanization, increasing population and high levels of pollution.Studies have proven that are the biggest factors of pollution used for industrial and domestic use?And due to their use, people here emit large quantities of nitrogen oxides (NOx), ozone (O3), black carbon (BC) and microorganisms (PM).According to the 2015 Global Burden of Disease report, there were 1.09 million deaths due to PM 2.5 in India. Air pollution was included as one of the 10 biggest threats to health. According to the World Health Organization, 37 cities of India are among 100 worst polluted cities in the world, where PM10 was found to be the highest ever. For the production of onoos, together with sunlight and heat, nitrogen oxides (NOx) and organic compounds (VOCs) are needed simultaneously.Therefore, in the summer months, ozone is produced in large quantities in the cities.Statement: Ozone does not arise more than a boundary on the ground in the summer months in cities.Select the most suitable from the following optionsA-statement is absolutely trueB-statement is probably trueC-statement can not be reviewedD-statement is completely false
A.	C
B.	A
C.	B
D.	D
Answer» E.

Discussion

18.	“India is a country of rich heritage and cultural diversity.”Which one of the following facts best supports the claim made in the above sentence?
A.	India is a union of 28 states and 7 union territories.
B.	India has a population of over 1.1 billion.
C.	India is home to 22 official languages and thousands of dialects.
D.	The Indian cricket team draws players from over ten states.
Answer» D. The Indian cricket team draws players from over ten states.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Logical and Verbal Reasoning.

a) Those who are honest are good teachers.b) Hard working people are honest.Inference: Hard work is the necessary quality of a good teacher.

Consider the following statements:"We shall go either for a picnic or for trekking".Which of the following, if true, would falsify this claim?

"By liberty I mean the eager maintenance of that atmosphere in which men have the opportunity to be their best selves."Which one of the following expresses the view implied in the above statement?

Consider the following statement and select the best option. Gold is more expensive than silver.

a) Either he is happy or he is poor.b) He is happy.Inference : He is poor.

Consider the following statements.1. All contemporaries are ancestors.2. Few ancestors are heirs.3. No contemporary is an heir.Which of the following inference can be drawn from the above statements ?

From 2001 to next 10 years the population will continue to grow at the rate 1.79% per year.

Given below are two statementsStatement I: All knowledge is a recollection. It is true on a certain accountStatement II: All men by nature, desire understandingIn light of the above statement, chosen the most appropriate answer from the option given below

“India is a country of rich heritage and cultural diversity.”Which one of the following facts best supports the claim made in the above sentence?