The virtue of art does not allow the work to be interfered with or immediately ruled by anything other than itself. It insists that it alone shall touch the work in order to bring it into being. Art requires that nothing shall attain the work except through art itself. This passage best supports the statement that:

artist realises his dreams through his artistic creation.

art is governed by external rules and conditions.

art is for the sake of art and life.

art is for the sake of art alone.

artist realises his dreams through his artistic creation.

In the past, consumers would rarely walk into an ice cream store and order low-fat ice cream. But that isn't the case today. An increasing health consciousness combined with a much bigger selection of tasty low-fat foods in all categories has made low-fat ice cream a very profitable item for ice cream store owners.This paragraph best supports the statement that

low-fat ice cream is more popular than other kinds of ice cream.

low-fat ice cream produces more revenue than other low-fat foods.

ice cream store owners would be better off carrying only low-fat ice cream.

ice cream store owners no longer think that low-fat ice cream is an unpopular item.

low-fat ice cream is more popular than other kinds of ice cream.

To forgive an injury is often considered to be a sign of weakness; it is really a sign of strength. It is easy to allow oneself to be carried away by resentment and hate into an act of vengeance; but it takes a strong character to restrain those natural passions. The man who forgives an injury proves himself to be the superior of the man who wronged himself and puts the wrong-doer to shame. The passage best supports' the statement that:

the sufferer alone knows the intensity of his sufferings.

people tend to forgive the things happened in the past.

natural passions are difficult to suppress.

mercy is the noblest form of revenge.

Most Reality TV centers on two common motivators: fame and money. The shows transform waitresses, hairdressers, investment bankers, counselors, and teachers, to name a few, from obscure figures to house-hold names. A lucky few successfully parlay their fifteen minutes of fame into celebrity. The luckiest stars of Reality TV also reap huge financial rewards for acts including eating large insects, marrying someone they barely know, and revealing their innermost thoughts to millions of people. This paragraph best supports the statement that

Reality TV is the best thing that has happened to network television in a long time.

the stars of Reality TV are interested in being rich and famous.

Reality TV is the best thing that has happened to network television in a long time.

for Reality TV stars, fame will last only as long as their particular television show.

traditional dramas and sitcoms are being replaced by Reality TV programming at an alarming rate.

If you're a fitness walker, there is no need for a commute to a health club. Your neighborhood can be your health club. You don't need a lot of fancy equipment to get a good workout either. All you need is a well-designed pair of athletic shoes.This paragraph best supports the statement that

fitness walking is a better form of exercise than weight lifting.

a membership in a health club is a poor investment.

walking outdoors provides a better workout than walking indoors.

fitness walking is a convenient and valuable form of exercise.

Originating in the 1920s, the Pyramid scheme is one of the oldest con games going. Honest people are often pulled in, thinking the scheme is a legitimate investment enterprise. The first customer to "fall for" the Pyramid scheme will actually make big money and will therefore persuade friends and relatives to join also. The chain then continues with the con artist who originated the scheme pocketing, rather than investing, the money. Finally, the pyramid collapses, but by that time, the scam artist will usually have moved out of town, leaving no forwarding address.This paragraph best supports the statement that

the Pyramid scheme had its heyday in the 1920s, but it's making a comeback.

it is fairly easy to spot a Pyramid scheme in the making.

he first customer of a Pyramid scheme is the most gullible.

the people who set up Pyramid schemes are able to fool honest people.

the Pyramid scheme had its heyday in the 1920s, but it's making a comeback.

Today's high school students spend too much time thinking about trivial and distracting matters such as fashion. Additionally, they often dress inappropriately on school grounds. Rather than spending time writing another detailed dress policy, we should make school uniforms mandatory. If students were required to wear uniforms, it would increase a sense of community and harmony in our schools and it would instill a sense of discipline in our students. Another positive effect would be that teachers and administrators would no longer have to act as clothing police, freeing them up to focus on more important issues.This paragraph best supports the statement that

inappropriate clothing leads to failing grades.

students who wear school uniforms get into better colleges.

teachers and administrators spend at least 25% of their time enforcing the dress code.

school uniforms should be compulsory for high school students.

Rita, an accomplished pastry chef who is well known for her artistic and exquisite wedding cakes, opened a bakery one year ago and is surprised that business has been so slow. A consultant she hired to conduct market research has reported that the local population doesn't think of her shop as one they would visit on a daily basis but rather a place they'd visit if they were celebrating a special occasion. Which of the following strategies should Rita employ to increase her daily business?

moving the bakery to the other side of town

making coupons available that entitle the coupon holder to receive a 25% discount on wedding, anniversary, or birthday cakes

exhibiting at the next Bridal Expo and having pieces of one of her wedding cakes available for tasting

placing a series of ads in the local newspaper that advertise the wide array of breads

moving the bakery to the other side of town

The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal?

Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket scored.

A girl is sitting glumly on a bench reading a book and not interacting with her peers.

Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.

Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket scored.

Three boys are huddled over a handheld video game, which isn't supposed to be on school grounds.

The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. No search of a person's home or personal effects may be conducted without a written search warrant issued on probable cause. This means that a neutral judge must approve the factual basis justifying a search before it can be conducted.This paragraph best supports the statement that the police cannot search a person's home or private papers unless they have

read the person his or her constitutional rights.

a reasonable belief that a crime has occurred.

A few states in this country are considering legislation that would prohibit schools from using calculators before the sixth grade. Other states take a different position. Some states are insisting on the purchase of graphing calculators for every student in middle school.This paragraph best supports the statement that in this country

calculators are frequently a detriment to learning math.

there are at least two opinions about the use of calculators in schools.

calculators are frequently a detriment to learning math.

state legislators are more involved in education than ever before.

the price of graphing calculators is less when schools buy in bulk.

Yoga has become a very popular type of exercise, but it may not be for everyone. Before you sign yourself up for a yoga class, you need to examine what it is you want from your fitness routine. If you're looking for a high-energy, fast-paced aerobic workout, a yoga class might not be your best choice.This paragraph best supports the statement that

yoga is changing the world of fitness in major ways

yoga is more popular than high-impact aerobics.

before embarking on a new exercise regimen, you should think about your needs and desires.

yoga is changing the world of fitness in major ways

yoga benefits your body and mind

Throughout the ages the businessman has helped build civilisation's great cities, provided people with luxuries and artists with patronage, and lift his fellow citizens to understand the standard of living. In the last few centuries the businessman has seeded the Industrial Revolution around the world. The passage best supports the statement that the businessman -

lives luxurious and comfortable life.

is the beneficiary of the Industrial Revolution.

has contributed to the growth of civilisation.

Forest fires feed on decades-long accumulations of debris and leap from the tops of young trees into the branches of mature trees. Fires that jump from treetop to treetop can be devastating. In old-growth forests, however, the shade of mature trees keeps thickets of small trees from sprouting, and the lower branches of mature trees are too high to catch the flames.This paragraph best supports the statement that

small trees should be cut down to prevent forest fires.

forest fire damage is reduced in old-growth forests.

small trees should be cut down to prevent forest fires.

mature trees should be thinned out to prevent forest fires

forest fires do the most damage in old-growth forests.

Fact 1:Jessica has four childrenFact 2:Two of the children have blue eyes and two of the children have brown eyes.Fact 3:Half of the children are girls.If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?I:At least one girl has blue eyes.II:Two of the children are boys.III:The boys have brown eyes.

None of the statements is a known fact.

Due to enormous profits involved in smuggling, hundreds of persons have been attracted towards this anti-national activity. Some of them became millionaires overnight. India has a vast coastline both on the Eastern and Western Coast. It has been a heaven for smugglers who have been carrying on their activities with great impunity. There is no doubt, that from time to time certain seizures were made by the enforcement authorities, during raids and ambush but even allowing these losses the smugglers made huge profits. The passage best supports the statement that

smuggling hampers the economic development of a nation.

authorities are taking strict measures to curb smuggling.

smuggling is fast increasing in our country owing to the quick profit it entails.

Industrial exhibitions play a major role in a country's economy. Such exhibitions, now regularly held in Delhi, enable us to measure the extent of our own less advanced industrial progress and the mighty industrial power and progress of countries like the U.K., U.S.A. and Russia whose pavilions are the centres of the greatest attention and attractions. The passage best supports the statement that industrial exhibitions -

greatly tax the poor economies.

are more useful for the developed countries like U.S.A. whose products stand out superior to those of the developing countries.

are not of much use to the countries who are industrially backward.

boost up production qualitatively and quantitatively by analytical comparison of a country's products with those of the developed countries.

Fact 1:All dogs like to run.Fact 2:Some dogs like to swim.Fact 3:Some dogs look like their masters.If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?I:All dogs who like to swim look like their masters.II:Dogs who like to swim also like to run.III:Dogs who like to run do not look like their masters.

None of the statements is a known fact.

During the last six years, the number of practicing physicians has increased by about 20%. During the same time period, the number of healthcare managers has increased by more than 600%. These percentages mean that many doctors have lost the authority to make their own schedules, determine the fees that they charge, and decide on prescribed treatments.This paragraph best supports the statement that doctors

resent the interference of healthcare managers.

no longer have adequate training.

care a great deal about their patients.

are less independent than they used to be.

Four people witnessed a mugging. Each gave a different description of the mugger. Which description is probably right?

He was average height, thin, and middle-aged.

He was tall, thin, and middle-aged.

He was tall, of average weight, and middle-aged.

By the time they reach adulthood, most people can perform many different activities involving motor skills. Motor skills involve such diverse tasks as riding a bicycle, threading a needle, and cooking a dinner. What all these activities have in common is their dependence on precision and timing of muscular movement.This paragraph best supports the statement that

most adults have not refined their motor skills.

all adults know how to ride a bicycle.

refined motor skills are specifically limited to adults.

threading a needle is a precise motor skill.

Generation Xers are those people born roughly between 1965 and 1981. As employees, Generation Xers tend to be more challenged when they can carry out tasks independently. This makes Generation Xers the most entrepreneurial generation in history.This paragraph best supports the statement that Generation Xers

have an interest in making history

work harder than people from other generations.

have a tendency to be self-directed workers

have an interest in making history

tend to work in jobs that require risk-taking behavior.

Critical reading is a demanding process. To read critically, you must slow down your reading and, with pencil in hand, perform specific operations on the text. Mark up the text with your reactions, conclusions, and questions. When you read, become an active participant.This paragraph best supports the statement that

critical reading is a slow, dull, but essential process

the best critical reading happens at critical times in a person's life.

readers should get in the habit of questioning the truth of what they read.

critical reading requires thoughtful and careful attention.

It is up to our government and planners to devise ways and means for the mobilisation of about ten crore workers whose families total up about forty crore men, women and children. Our agriculture is over-manned. A lesser number of agriculturists would mean more purchasing or spending power to every agriculturist.This will result in the shortage of man-power for many commodities to be produced for which there will be a new demand from a prosperous agrarian class. This shortage will be removed by surplus man-power released from agriculture as suggested above. The passage best supports the statement that:

a shift of labour from agricultural sector to the industrial sector would uplift the living standard.

employment in production is more fruitful than employment in agriculture.

Indian economy is in a poor shape basically due to improper mobilisation of man-power.

a shift of labour from agricultural sector to the industrial sector would uplift the living standard.

the industrial sector is labour-deficient while the agricultural sector is over-manned in our country.

Fact 1:All chickens are birds.Fact 2:Some chickens are hens.Fact 3:Female birds lay eggs.If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?I:All birds lay eggs.II:Some Hens are birds.III:Some chickens are not hens.

None of the statements is a known fact.

In the 1966 Supreme Court decision Miranda v. Arizona, the court held that before the police can obtain statements from a person subjected to an interrogation, the person must be given a Miranda warning. This warning means that a person must be told that he or she has the right to remain silent during the police interrogation. Violation of this right means that any statement that the person makes is not admissible in a court hearing.This paragraph best supports the statement that

the police may no longer interrogate persons suspected of a crime unless a lawyer is present.

police who do not warn persons of their Miranda rights are guilty of a crime.

a Miranda warning must be given before a police interrogation can begin.

the police may no longer interrogate persons suspected of a crime unless a lawyer is present.

the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda should be reversed

Emerson said that the poet was landlord, Sealord, airlord. The flight of imagination made the poet master of land, sea and air. But a poet's dream of yesterday becomes today an actual achievement and a reality for all men. Even those who invented, improved and perfected the aeroplane could hardly have dreamt of the possibility of flight into outer space. The passage best supports the statement that:

man has reached the climax of technological development with his exploration into outer space.

seemingly impossible imaginations make one a good poet,

all imaginations become a reality some day.

what man imagined has never been impossible; he has always turned it a reality through his conception of ideas and sheer hard labour.

man has reached the climax of technological development with his exploration into outer space.

197 + Mcqs in Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction in General Aptitude Page 1 McqOptions

1.	Nurse Kemp has worked more night shifts in a row than Nurse Rogers, who has worked five. Nurse Miller has worked fifteen night shifts in a row, more than Nurses Kemp and Rogers combined. Nurse Calvin has worked eight night shifts in a row, less than Nurse Kemp. How many night shifts in a row has Nurse Kemp worked?
A.	eight
B.	nine
C.	ten
D.	eleven
Answer» C. ten

Discussion

2.	Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.saddle
A.	horse
B.	seat
C.	stirrups
D.	horn
Answer» C. stirrups

Discussion

3.	The virtue of art does not allow the work to be interfered with or immediately ruled by anything other than itself. It insists that it alone shall touch the work in order to bring it into being. Art requires that nothing shall attain the work except through art itself. This passage best supports the statement that:
A.	art is governed by external rules and conditions.
B.	art is for the sake of art and life.
C.	art is for the sake of art alone.
D.	artist realises his dreams through his artistic creation.
Answer» D. artist realises his dreams through his artistic creation.

Discussion

4.	In the past, consumers would rarely walk into an ice cream store and order low-fat ice cream. But that isn't the case today. An increasing health consciousness combined with a much bigger selection of tasty low-fat foods in all categories has made low-fat ice cream a very profitable item for ice cream store owners.This paragraph best supports the statement that
A.	low-fat ice cream produces more revenue than other low-fat foods.
B.	ice cream store owners would be better off carrying only low-fat ice cream.
C.	ice cream store owners no longer think that low-fat ice cream is an unpopular item.
D.	low-fat ice cream is more popular than other kinds of ice cream.
Answer» D. low-fat ice cream is more popular than other kinds of ice cream.

Discussion

5.	To forgive an injury is often considered to be a sign of weakness; it is really a sign of strength. It is easy to allow oneself to be carried away by resentment and hate into an act of vengeance; but it takes a strong character to restrain those natural passions. The man who forgives an injury proves himself to be the superior of the man who wronged himself and puts the wrong-doer to shame. The passage best supports' the statement that:
A.	the sufferer alone knows the intensity of his sufferings.
B.	people tend to forgive the things happened in the past.
C.	natural passions are difficult to suppress.
D.	mercy is the noblest form of revenge.
Answer» E.

Discussion

6.	A toothpick is useful.Useful things are valuable.A toothpick is valuable.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A.	true
B.	false
C.	uncertain
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. false

Discussion

7.	All the trees in the park are flowering trees.Some of the trees in the park are dogwoods.All dogwoods in the park are flowering trees.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A.	true
B.	false
C.	uncertain
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. false

Discussion

8.	Most Reality TV centers on two common motivators: fame and money. The shows transform waitresses, hairdressers, investment bankers, counselors, and teachers, to name a few, from obscure figures to house-hold names. A lucky few successfully parlay their fifteen minutes of fame into celebrity. The luckiest stars of Reality TV also reap huge financial rewards for acts including eating large insects, marrying someone they barely know, and revealing their innermost thoughts to millions of people. This paragraph best supports the statement that
A.	the stars of Reality TV are interested in being rich and famous.
B.	Reality TV is the best thing that has happened to network television in a long time.
C.	for Reality TV stars, fame will last only as long as their particular television show.
D.	traditional dramas and sitcoms are being replaced by Reality TV programming at an alarming rate.
Answer» B. Reality TV is the best thing that has happened to network television in a long time.

Discussion

9.	Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.directory
A.	telephone
B.	listing
C.	computer
D.	names
Answer» C. computer

Discussion

10.	If you're a fitness walker, there is no need for a commute to a health club. Your neighborhood can be your health club. You don't need a lot of fancy equipment to get a good workout either. All you need is a well-designed pair of athletic shoes.This paragraph best supports the statement that
A.	fitness walking is a better form of exercise than weight lifting.
B.	a membership in a health club is a poor investment.
C.	walking outdoors provides a better workout than walking indoors.
D.	fitness walking is a convenient and valuable form of exercise.
Answer» E.

Discussion

11.	Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.town
A.	residents
B.	skyscrapers
C.	parks
D.	libraries
Answer» B. skyscrapers

Discussion

12.	Originating in the 1920s, the Pyramid scheme is one of the oldest con games going. Honest people are often pulled in, thinking the scheme is a legitimate investment enterprise. The first customer to "fall for" the Pyramid scheme will actually make big money and will therefore persuade friends and relatives to join also. The chain then continues with the con artist who originated the scheme pocketing, rather than investing, the money. Finally, the pyramid collapses, but by that time, the scam artist will usually have moved out of town, leaving no forwarding address.This paragraph best supports the statement that
A.	it is fairly easy to spot a Pyramid scheme in the making.
B.	he first customer of a Pyramid scheme is the most gullible.
C.	the people who set up Pyramid schemes are able to fool honest people.
D.	the Pyramid scheme had its heyday in the 1920s, but it's making a comeback.
Answer» D. the Pyramid scheme had its heyday in the 1920s, but it's making a comeback.

Discussion

13.	Today's high school students spend too much time thinking about trivial and distracting matters such as fashion. Additionally, they often dress inappropriately on school grounds. Rather than spending time writing another detailed dress policy, we should make school uniforms mandatory. If students were required to wear uniforms, it would increase a sense of community and harmony in our schools and it would instill a sense of discipline in our students. Another positive effect would be that teachers and administrators would no longer have to act as clothing police, freeing them up to focus on more important issues.This paragraph best supports the statement that
A.	inappropriate clothing leads to failing grades.
B.	students who wear school uniforms get into better colleges.
C.	teachers and administrators spend at least 25% of their time enforcing the dress code.
D.	school uniforms should be compulsory for high school students.
Answer» E.

Discussion

14.	Rita, an accomplished pastry chef who is well known for her artistic and exquisite wedding cakes, opened a bakery one year ago and is surprised that business has been so slow. A consultant she hired to conduct market research has reported that the local population doesn't think of her shop as one they would visit on a daily basis but rather a place they'd visit if they were celebrating a special occasion. Which of the following strategies should Rita employ to increase her daily business?
A.	making coupons available that entitle the coupon holder to receive a 25% discount on wedding, anniversary, or birthday cakes
B.	exhibiting at the next Bridal Expo and having pieces of one of her wedding cakes available for tasting
C.	placing a series of ads in the local newspaper that advertise the wide array of breads
D.	moving the bakery to the other side of town
Answer» D. moving the bakery to the other side of town

Discussion

15.	The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal?
A.	A girl is sitting glumly on a bench reading a book and not interacting with her peers.
B.	Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.
C.	Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket scored.
D.	Three boys are huddled over a handheld video game, which isn't supposed to be on school grounds.
Answer» C. Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket scored.

Discussion

16.	Class A has a higher enrollment than Class B.Class C has a lower enrollment than Class B.Class A has a lower enrollment than Class C.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A.	true
B.	false
C.	uncertain
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. uncertain

Discussion

17.	The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. No search of a person's home or personal effects may be conducted without a written search warrant issued on probable cause. This means that a neutral judge must approve the factual basis justifying a search before it can be conducted.This paragraph best supports the statement that the police cannot search a person's home or private papers unless they have
A.	legal authorization
B.	direct evidence of a crime.
C.	read the person his or her constitutional rights.
D.	a reasonable belief that a crime has occurred.
Answer» B. direct evidence of a crime.

Discussion

18.	All the tulips in Zoe's garden are white.All the pansies in Zoe's garden are yellow.All the flowers in Zoe's garden are either white or yellowIf the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A.	true
B.	false
C.	uncertain
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

19.	A few states in this country are considering legislation that would prohibit schools from using calculators before the sixth grade. Other states take a different position. Some states are insisting on the purchase of graphing calculators for every student in middle school.This paragraph best supports the statement that in this country
A.	there are at least two opinions about the use of calculators in schools.
B.	calculators are frequently a detriment to learning math.
C.	state legislators are more involved in education than ever before.
D.	the price of graphing calculators is less when schools buy in bulk.
Answer» B. calculators are frequently a detriment to learning math.

Discussion

20.	Yoga has become a very popular type of exercise, but it may not be for everyone. Before you sign yourself up for a yoga class, you need to examine what it is you want from your fitness routine. If you're looking for a high-energy, fast-paced aerobic workout, a yoga class might not be your best choice.This paragraph best supports the statement that
A.	yoga is more popular than high-impact aerobics.
B.	before embarking on a new exercise regimen, you should think about your needs and desires.
C.	yoga is changing the world of fitness in major ways
D.	yoga benefits your body and mind
Answer» C. yoga is changing the world of fitness in major ways

Discussion

21.	Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.knowledge
A.	school
B.	teacher
C.	textbook
D.	learning
Answer» E.

Discussion

22.	Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.champion
A.	running
B.	swimming
C.	winning
D.	speaking
Answer» D. speaking

Discussion

23.	Throughout the ages the businessman has helped build civilisation's great cities, provided people with luxuries and artists with patronage, and lift his fellow citizens to understand the standard of living. In the last few centuries the businessman has seeded the Industrial Revolution around the world. The passage best supports the statement that the businessman -
A.	is accountable to the society.
B.	lives luxurious and comfortable life.
C.	is the beneficiary of the Industrial Revolution.
D.	has contributed to the growth of civilisation.
Answer» E.

Discussion

24.	Forest fires feed on decades-long accumulations of debris and leap from the tops of young trees into the branches of mature trees. Fires that jump from treetop to treetop can be devastating. In old-growth forests, however, the shade of mature trees keeps thickets of small trees from sprouting, and the lower branches of mature trees are too high to catch the flames.This paragraph best supports the statement that
A.	forest fire damage is reduced in old-growth forests.
B.	small trees should be cut down to prevent forest fires.
C.	mature trees should be thinned out to prevent forest fires
D.	forest fires do the most damage in old-growth forests.
Answer» B. small trees should be cut down to prevent forest fires.

Discussion

25.	Fact 1:Jessica has four childrenFact 2:Two of the children have blue eyes and two of the children have brown eyes.Fact 3:Half of the children are girls.If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?I:At least one girl has blue eyes.II:Two of the children are boys.III:The boys have brown eyes.
A.	I only
B.	II only
C.	II and III only
D.	None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» C. II and III only

Discussion

26.	Due to enormous profits involved in smuggling, hundreds of persons have been attracted towards this anti-national activity. Some of them became millionaires overnight. India has a vast coastline both on the Eastern and Western Coast. It has been a heaven for smugglers who have been carrying on their activities with great impunity. There is no doubt, that from time to time certain seizures were made by the enforcement authorities, during raids and ambush but even allowing these losses the smugglers made huge profits. The passage best supports the statement that
A.	smuggling hampers the economic development of a nation.
B.	smuggling ought to be curbed.
C.	authorities are taking strict measures to curb smuggling.
D.	smuggling is fast increasing in our country owing to the quick profit it entails.
Answer» E.

Discussion

27.	Industrial exhibitions play a major role in a country's economy. Such exhibitions, now regularly held in Delhi, enable us to measure the extent of our own less advanced industrial progress and the mighty industrial power and progress of countries like the U.K., U.S.A. and Russia whose pavilions are the centres of the greatest attention and attractions. The passage best supports the statement that industrial exhibitions -
A.	greatly tax the poor economies.
B.	are more useful for the developed countries like U.S.A. whose products stand out superior to those of the developing countries.
C.	are not of much use to the countries who are industrially backward.
D.	boost up production qualitatively and quantitatively by analytical comparison of a country's products with those of the developed countries.
Answer» E.

Discussion

28.	Fact 1:All dogs like to run.Fact 2:Some dogs like to swim.Fact 3:Some dogs look like their masters.If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?I:All dogs who like to swim look like their masters.II:Dogs who like to swim also like to run.III:Dogs who like to run do not look like their masters.
A.	I only
B.	II only
C.	II and III only
D.	None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» C. II and III only

Discussion

29.	During the last six years, the number of practicing physicians has increased by about 20%. During the same time period, the number of healthcare managers has increased by more than 600%. These percentages mean that many doctors have lost the authority to make their own schedules, determine the fees that they charge, and decide on prescribed treatments.This paragraph best supports the statement that doctors
A.	resent the interference of healthcare managers.
B.	no longer have adequate training.
C.	care a great deal about their patients.
D.	are less independent than they used to be.
Answer» E.

Discussion

30.	Four friends in the sixth grade were sharing a pizza. They decided that the oldest friend would get the extra piece. Randy is two months older than Greg, who is three months younger than Ned. Kent is one month older than Greg. Who should get the extra piece of pizza?
A.	Randy
B.	Greg
C.	Ned
D.	Kent
Answer» D. Kent

Discussion

31.	Four people witnessed a mugging. Each gave a different description of the mugger. Which description is probably right?
A.	He was average height, thin, and middle-aged.
B.	He was tall, thin, and middle-aged.
C.	He was tall, thin, and young.
D.	He was tall, of average weight, and middle-aged.
Answer» C. He was tall, thin, and young.

Discussion

32.	Middletown is north of Centerville.Centerville is east of Penfield.Penfield is northwest of Middletown.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A.	true
B.	false
C.	uncertain
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. uncertain

Discussion

33.	By the time they reach adulthood, most people can perform many different activities involving motor skills. Motor skills involve such diverse tasks as riding a bicycle, threading a needle, and cooking a dinner. What all these activities have in common is their dependence on precision and timing of muscular movement.This paragraph best supports the statement that
A.	most adults have not refined their motor skills.
B.	all adults know how to ride a bicycle.
C.	refined motor skills are specifically limited to adults.
D.	threading a needle is a precise motor skill.
Answer» E.

Discussion

34.	Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.wedding
A.	love
B.	church
C.	ring
D.	marriage
Answer» E.

Discussion

35.	Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.faculty
A.	buildings
B.	textbooks
C.	teachers
D.	meetings
Answer» D. meetings

Discussion

36.	Generation Xers are those people born roughly between 1965 and 1981. As employees, Generation Xers tend to be more challenged when they can carry out tasks independently. This makes Generation Xers the most entrepreneurial generation in history.This paragraph best supports the statement that Generation Xers
A.	work harder than people from other generations.
B.	have a tendency to be self-directed workers
C.	have an interest in making history
D.	tend to work in jobs that require risk-taking behavior.
Answer» C. have an interest in making history

Discussion

37.	Critical reading is a demanding process. To read critically, you must slow down your reading and, with pencil in hand, perform specific operations on the text. Mark up the text with your reactions, conclusions, and questions. When you read, become an active participant.This paragraph best supports the statement that
A.	critical reading is a slow, dull, but essential process
B.	the best critical reading happens at critical times in a person's life.
C.	readers should get in the habit of questioning the truth of what they read.
D.	critical reading requires thoughtful and careful attention.
Answer» E.

Discussion

38.	It is up to our government and planners to devise ways and means for the mobilisation of about ten crore workers whose families total up about forty crore men, women and children. Our agriculture is over-manned. A lesser number of agriculturists would mean more purchasing or spending power to every agriculturist.This will result in the shortage of man-power for many commodities to be produced for which there will be a new demand from a prosperous agrarian class. This shortage will be removed by surplus man-power released from agriculture as suggested above. The passage best supports the statement that:
A.	employment in production is more fruitful than employment in agriculture.
B.	Indian economy is in a poor shape basically due to improper mobilisation of man-power.
C.	a shift of labour from agricultural sector to the industrial sector would uplift the living standard.
D.	the industrial sector is labour-deficient while the agricultural sector is over-manned in our country.
Answer» C. a shift of labour from agricultural sector to the industrial sector would uplift the living standard.

Discussion

39.	Mrs. Carson took a taxi to meet her three friends for lunch. They were waiting for her outside the restaurant when she pulled up in the car. She was so excited to see her friends that she left her tote bag in the taxi. As the taxi pulled away, she and her friends took notice of the license plate number so they would be able to identify the car when they called the taxi company. #1: The four women seem to agree that the plate starts out with the letter J.#2: Three of them agree that the plate ends with 12L.#3: Three of them think that the second letter is X, and a different three think that the third letter is K.The four license plate numbers below represent what each of the four women thinks she saw. Which one is most likely the license plate number of the taxi?
A.	JXK 12L
B.	JYK 12L
C.	JXK 12I
D.	JXX 12L
Answer» B. JYK 12L

Discussion

40.	At a parking lot, a sedan is parked to the right of a pickup and to the left of a sport utility vehicle.A minivan is parked to the left of the pickup.The minivan is parked between the pickup and the sedan.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A.	true
B.	false
C.	uncertain
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. uncertain

Discussion

41.	Fact 1:All chickens are birds.Fact 2:Some chickens are hens.Fact 3:Female birds lay eggs.If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?I:All birds lay eggs.II:Some Hens are birds.III:Some chickens are not hens.
A.	I only
B.	II only
C.	II and III only
D.	None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» D. None of the statements is a known fact.

Discussion

42.	Joe is younger than Kathy.Mark was born after Joe.Kathy is older than Mark.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A.	true
B.	false
C.	uncertain
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. false

Discussion

43.	In the 1966 Supreme Court decision Miranda v. Arizona, the court held that before the police can obtain statements from a person subjected to an interrogation, the person must be given a Miranda warning. This warning means that a person must be told that he or she has the right to remain silent during the police interrogation. Violation of this right means that any statement that the person makes is not admissible in a court hearing.This paragraph best supports the statement that
A.	police who do not warn persons of their Miranda rights are guilty of a crime.
B.	a Miranda warning must be given before a police interrogation can begin.
C.	the police may no longer interrogate persons suspected of a crime unless a lawyer is present.
D.	the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda should be reversed
Answer» C. the police may no longer interrogate persons suspected of a crime unless a lawyer is present.

Discussion

44.	Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.recipe
A.	desserts
B.	directions
C.	cookbook
D.	utensils
Answer» C. cookbook

Discussion

45.	Emerson said that the poet was landlord, Sealord, airlord. The flight of imagination made the poet master of land, sea and air. But a poet's dream of yesterday becomes today an actual achievement and a reality for all men. Even those who invented, improved and perfected the aeroplane could hardly have dreamt of the possibility of flight into outer space. The passage best supports the statement that:
A.	seemingly impossible imaginations make one a good poet,
B.	all imaginations become a reality some day.
C.	what man imagined has never been impossible; he has always turned it a reality through his conception of ideas and sheer hard labour.
D.	man has reached the climax of technological development with his exploration into outer space.
Answer» D. man has reached the climax of technological development with his exploration into outer space.

Discussion

46.	The high school math department needs to appoint a new chairperson, which will be based on seniority. Ms. West has less seniority than Mr. Temple, but more than Ms. Brody. Mr. Rhodes has more seniority than Ms. West, but less than Mr. Temple. Mr. Temple doesn't want the job. Who will be the new math department chairperson?
A.	Mr. Rhodes
B.	Mr. Temple
C.	Ms.West
D.	Ms. Brody
Answer» B. Mr. Temple

Discussion

47.	Tanya is older than Eric.Cliff is older than Tanya.Eric is older than Cliff.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A.	true
B.	false
C.	uncertain
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. uncertain

Discussion

48.	All the offices on the 9th floor have wall-to-wall carpeting.No wall-to-wall carpeting is pink.None of the offices on the 9th floor has pink wall-to-wall carpeting.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A.	true
B.	false
C.	uncertain
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. false

Discussion

49.	Three pencils cost the same as two erasers.Four erasers cost the same as one ruler.Pencils are more expensive than rulers.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A.	true
B.	false
C.	uncertain
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. uncertain

Discussion

50.	Spot is bigger than King and smaller than Sugar.Ralph is smaller than Sugar and bigger than Spot.King is bigger than Ralph.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A.	true
B.	false
C.	uncertain
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. uncertain

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Aptitude.

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.saddle

A toothpick is useful.Useful things are valuable.A toothpick is valuable.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

All the trees in the park are flowering trees.Some of the trees in the park are dogwoods.All dogwoods in the park are flowering trees.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.directory

If you're a fitness walker, there is no need for a commute to a health club. Your neighborhood can be your health club. You don't need a lot of fancy equipment to get a good workout either. All you need is a well-designed pair of athletic shoes.This paragraph best supports the statement that

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.town

The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal?

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

All the tulips in Zoe's garden are white.All the pansies in Zoe's garden are yellow.All the flowers in Zoe's garden are either white or yellowIf the first two statements are true, the third statement is

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.knowledge

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.champion

Four friends in the sixth grade were sharing a pizza. They decided that the oldest friend would get the extra piece. Randy is two months older than Greg, who is three months younger than Ned. Kent is one month older than Greg. Who should get the extra piece of pizza?

Four people witnessed a mugging. Each gave a different description of the mugger. Which description is probably right?

Middletown is north of Centerville.Centerville is east of Penfield.Penfield is northwest of Middletown.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.wedding

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.faculty

At a parking lot, a sedan is parked to the right of a pickup and to the left of a sport utility vehicle.A minivan is parked to the left of the pickup.The minivan is parked between the pickup and the sedan.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

Fact 1:All chickens are birds.Fact 2:Some chickens are hens.Fact 3:Female birds lay eggs.If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?I:All birds lay eggs.II:Some Hens are birds.III:Some chickens are not hens.

Joe is younger than Kathy.Mark was born after Joe.Kathy is older than Mark.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.recipe

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

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

Three pencils cost the same as two erasers.Four erasers cost the same as one ruler.Pencils are more expensive than rulers.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

Spot is bigger than King and smaller than Sugar.Ralph is smaller than Sugar and bigger than Spot.King is bigger than Ralph.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is