3071 + Mcqs in Verbal Reasoning Page 15 McqOptions

701.	Q: Statements:1. Some cats are dogs.2. Some tree are dogs.Conclusions:(I) Some dogs are cats.(II) Some cats are trees.
A.	Both Conclusion I and II follow.
B.	Either conclusion I or II follows.
C.	Only conclusion II follows.
D.	Only conclusion I follows.
Answer» B. Either conclusion I or II follows.

Discussion

702.	Q: Statements:1. All Students like excursions.2.Some Students like laboratory experiments.Conclusion:I. Students who like Laboratory experiments also like excursions.II. Some students do not like Laboratory experiments but like excursion.
A.	only I follow
B.	only II follow
C.	conclusion I and II follow
D.	Neither I nor II follow
Answer» D. Neither I nor II follow

Discussion

703.	Q: Statements:1) All dogs are lions.2) No elephant is a lion.Conclusions:I. No dog is an elephant.II. No lion is a dog.III. Some elephants are dogs.
A.	Only conclusion II follows.
B.	Only conclusion II and III follows
C.	Only conclusion I follows.
D.	Only conclusion I and III follows.
Answer» D. Only conclusion I and III follows.

Discussion

704.	Q: Direction: In each question given below two statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II You have to take the two given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from the commonly known facts. Read the conclusions and decide which logically follows.Statement:X wants to eat toffee.All boys want to eat toffee.Conclusions:I. X is a boy.II. X likes toffee.
A.	Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
B.	Both conclusions I and II follow.
C.	Only conclusion I follows.
D.	Only conclusion II follows.
Answer» E.

Discussion

705.	Q: Statement:Traffic jams on most of the roads in the city have become a regular feature during monsoon.Assumptions:I. Material used for road construction cannot withstand the fury of monsoon resulting into innumerable potholes on the roads.II. Number of vehicles coming on the roads is much more in monsoon as compared to other seasons.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» B. b

Discussion

706.	Q: Statement:Today I must satisfy myself only by looking at a pink-headed duck in an encyclopedia.Assumptions:I. Pink headed ducks are as good as extinct now.II . People refer to encyclopedia to know only about things which do not exist now.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» B. b

Discussion

707.	Q: Direction: - In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.Given answer( a ) If only assumption I is implicit.( b ) If only assumption II is implicit.( c ) Either I or II is implicit.( d ) If neither I nor II is implicit.( e ) If both I and II are implicit. Statement:This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers.Assumptions:I. The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit, so now they have started sharing it with the customers.II. Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no cheer for the customers.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» C. c

Discussion

708.	Q: 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.

Discussion

709.	Q: Statement:The Principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students.Assumptions:I. The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students.II. The students will welcome the decision of the Principal
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» F.

Discussion

710.	Q: 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

Discussion

711.	Q: Statement:The organization should promote employees on the basis of merit alone and not on the basis of length of services or seniority.AssumptionsI. Length of service or seniority does not alone reflect merit of an employee.II. It is possible to determine and measure merit of an employee.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» F.

Discussion

712.	Q: Statement: The government has decided to disinvest large chunk of its equity in select public sector undertakings for a better fiscal management.Assumptions:I. The amount generated out of the disinvestment process may reduce sub statically the mounting fiscal deficits.II. There will be enough demand in the market for the shares of these under takings.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» B. b

Discussion

713.	Q: Statement: Some wilds are carnivores.All wild are lions. Conclusion: I. All carnivores are lions. II. Some lions are carnivores.
A.	Both conclusion I and II follows
B.	Neither conclusion I nor II follows
C.	Only conclusion I follows
D.	Only conclusion II follows
Answer» E.

Discussion

714.	Q: Statement: Some wars are battle. All fights are wars. Conclusion: ( I ) All fights being battle is a possibility ( II ) No fight is a battle
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» B. B

Discussion

715.	Q: Statement:Some trees are flowers.Some flowers are roots.Some roots are stems.conclusion :I. Some trees are stems.II. Some roots are not flowers.
A.	Conclusion I follows
B.	Conclusion II follows.
C.	Both conclusions follow.
D.	Both conclusions do not follow.
Answer» E.

Discussion

716.	Q: Statement:-Some trees are flowers.Some flowers are pencils.Some pencils are tables.Conclusion:-(I) Some tables are flowers(II) Some pencils are trees(III) Some tables are trees(IV) Some trees are pencils
A.	All follows
B.	none follows
C.	Only I and III follows
D.	Only II and IV follows
Answer» C. Only I and III follows

Discussion

717.	Q: Statement: Some shoes are handkerchiefs. Some handkerchiefs are calculators. All calculators are papers. Conclusion: (I) No calculator is a shoe (II) No shoe is a paper.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» E. E

Discussion

718.	Q: Statement: Some highways are roads. All roads are streets. Conclusion: ( I ) All highways being streets is a possibility ( II ) Some streets are not highways
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» B. B

Discussion

719.	Q: Statement:Some drivers are racers.Some racers are pilots.Conclusion:I. Some pilots are drivers.II. There are no pilot drivers.
A.	Either conclusion I or II follows.
B.	Only conclusion I follows.
C.	Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
D.	Only conclusion II follows.
Answer» B. Only conclusion I follows.

Discussion

720.	Q: Statement-Some drivers are racers.Some racers are pilates.Conclusion:I. Some pilots are drivers.II. There are no pilot drivers.
A.	Either conclusion I or II follows.
B.	Only conclusion I follows.
C.	Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
D.	Only conclusion II follows.
Answer» B. Only conclusion I follows.

Discussion

721.	Q: Statement:Some buses are four-wheelers.All four wheelers are vans.Conclusion:I. Some vans are buses.II. Some buses are vans.
A.	Either concludes I or II concludes.
B.	Both I and II conclusion.
C.	Only I concludes.
D.	Only II concludes.
Answer» C. Only I concludes.

Discussion

722.	Q: Statement: Some boys are hardworking. No intelligent are boys. Conclusion I. Some hardworking are not intelligent II. All hardworking are intelligent. III. Some intelligent are not hardworking
A.	All conclusion follows.
B.	No conclusion follows.
C.	Only Conclusion (I) follows.
D.	Only conclusion ( II ) and ( III ) follows.
Answer» D. Only conclusion ( II ) and ( III ) follows.

Discussion

723.	Q: Statement: Should words like 'Smoking is injurious to health' essentially appear on cigarette packs? Arguments: I. Yes, it is a sort of brain wash to make the smokers realize that they are inhaling poisonous stuff. II. No, It hampers the enjoyment of smoking
A.	C
B.	D
C.	A
D.	B
E.	E
Answer» D. B

Discussion

724.	Q: Statement: Some books are MagazinesSome magazines are NovelsConclusion(I) Some books are Novels(II) Some Novels are Magazines
A.	Only (I) follows
B.	Only (II) follows
C.	Either (I) or (II) follows
D.	Neither (I) nor (II) follows
Answer» C. Either (I) or (II) follows

Discussion

725.	Q: Statement: Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency? Arguments I. Yes, this will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote. II. No, in a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions.
A.	A
B.	D
C.	E
D.	B
E.	C
Answer» D. B

Discussion

726.	Q: Directions: - Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument. Statement: Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states? Arguments: I. No, it is against the policy of overall development of the country. II. Yes, large number of states lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment
A.	if only argument I is strong.
B.	if only argument II is strong.
C.	if either I or ll is strong.
D.	if neither I nor Il is strong.
E.	if both argument I and II are strong.
Answer» C. if either I or ll is strong.

Discussion

727.	Q: Directions: - Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument. statement: Should there be more than one High Courts in each state in India? Arguments: I. No, this will be a sheer wastage of taxpayers' money. II. Yes, this will help reduce the backlog of cases pending for a very long time.
A.	if only argument I is strong.
B.	if only argument II is strong.
C.	if either I or ll is strong.
D.	if neither I nor Il is strong.
E.	if both argument I and II are strong.
Answer» C. if either I or ll is strong.

Discussion

728.	Q: Statement : Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned ? Arguments : I . Yes , this leads to indiscriminate female foeticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance . II . No , people have a right to know about their unborn child .
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» B. B

Discussion

729.	Q: Statement Should the political parties be banned? Arguments I. Yes, it is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians. II. No, it will lead to an end of democracy.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» E. E

Discussion

730.	Q: Directions: - Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument. Statement: Should students take part in politics? Arguments: I. Yes, it inculcates in them qualities of leadership. II. No, they should study and build up their career.
A.	if only argument I is strong.
B.	if only argument II is strong.
C.	if either I or ll is strong.
D.	if neither I nor Il is strong.
E.	if both argument I and II are strong.
Answer» D. if neither I nor Il is strong.

Discussion

731.	Q: Statement : Should the oil companies be allowed to fix the price of petroleum products depending on market conditions? Arguments: I. Yes, this is the only way to make the oil companies commercially viable. II. No, this will put additional burden on the retail prices of essential commodities and will cause a lot of hardships to the masses
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» C. c

Discussion

732.	Q: Statement: Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India? Arguments: I. Yes, this may affect the voters’ mind and may affect the outcome. II. No, such polls are conducted all over the world.
A.	A
B.	E
C.	B
D.	C
E.	D
Answer» B. E

Discussion

733.	Q: Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. Give answer ( a ) if only argument I is strong. ( b ) if only argument II is strong. ( c) if either I or II is strong. ( d ) if neither I nor II is strong. ( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.Statement Should shifting agriculture be practiced? Arguments: I. No, it is a wasteful practice? II. Yes, Modern methods of farming are too expensive.
A.	D
B.	E
C.	A
D.	B
E.	C
Answer» D. B

Discussion

734.	Q: Statement: Should school education be made free in India? Arguments: I. Yes, this is the only way to improve the level of literacy. II. No, it would add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.
A.	C
B.	D
C.	A
D.	B
E.	E
Answer» E. E

Discussion

735.	Q: Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. Give answer ( a ) if only argument I is strong. ( b ) if only argument II is strong. ( c) if either I or II is strong. ( d ) if neither I nor II is strong. ( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.Statement Should persons convicted of criminal offenses in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?Arguments I. No, such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country. II. Yes, it is democracy let people decide whom to vote.
A.	D
B.	E
C.	A
D.	B
E.	C
Answer» D. B

Discussion

736.	Q: Statement : Should new big industries be started in Mumbai? Arguments: I. Yes, it will create job opportunities. II. No, it will further add to the pollution of the city.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» D. d

Discussion

737.	Q: Statement:Should luxury hotels be banned in India? Arguments I. Yes, they are places from where international criminals operate. II. No, affluent foreign tourists will have no place to stay.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» C. c

Discussion

738.	Q: Statement: Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India? Arguments: I. Yes, they must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honours, facilities and all. II. No, we have enough talent, let them stay where they want
A.	C
B.	D
C.	A
D.	B
E.	E
Answer» C. A

Discussion

739.	Q: Statement: Should India support all the international policies of United States of America? Arguments: I. Many other powerful countries do not support the same. II. Yes, This is the only way to gain access to USA developmental funds.
A.	C
B.	D
C.	A
D.	B
E.	E
Answer» C. A

Discussion

740.	Q: Statement: Should India have no military force at all? Arguments I. No, Other countries in the world do not believe in nonviolence II. Yes, Many Indians believe in non - violence.
A.	C
B.	A
C.	D
D.	B
E.	E
Answer» D. B

Discussion

741.	Q: Directions: - Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument. Statement: Should India give away Kashmir to Pakistan? Arguments: I. No, Kashmir is a beautiful state. It earns a lot of foreign exchange for India. II. Yes, this would help settle conflicts.
A.	if only argument I is strong.
B.	if only argument II is strong.
C.	if either I or ll is strong.
D.	if neither I nor Il is strong.
E.	if both argument I and II are strong.
Answer» B. if only argument II is strong.

Discussion

742.	Q: Statement: Should India engage into a dialogue with neighbouring countries to stop cross border tension?ArgumentsI. Yes, this is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives.II. No, neighbouring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in subversiveActivities.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» B. B

Discussion

743.	Q: Statement Should India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself? Arguments I. Yes, we have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports. II. No, even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.
A.	B
B.	C
C.	A
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» D. D

Discussion

744.	Q: Statement: Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector? Arguments: I. No, the private sector entities are not equipped to handle such projects. II. Yes, such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.
A.	D
B.	E
C.	A
D.	B
E.	C
Answer» B. E

Discussion

745.	Q: Statement Should India create a huge oil reserve like some Western countries to face difficult situations in future?ArgumentsI. No, there is no need to block huge amount of foreign exchange and keep the money idle. II. Yes, this will help India withstand shocks of sudden rise in oil prices due unforeseen circumstances.
A.	C
B.	D
C.	A
D.	B
E.	E
Answer» E. E

Discussion

746.	Q: Statement Should high chimneys be installed in industries? Arguments I. Yes, it reduces pollution at ground level. II. No, it increases pollution in upper atmosphere.
A.	D
B.	E
C.	A
D.	B
E.	C
Answer» D. B

Discussion

747.	Q: Directions: - Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument. Statement :Should higher education be completely stopped for some time? Arguments I. No, it will hamper the country's future progress. II. Yes, it will reduce the educated unemployment.
A.	if only argument I is strong.
B.	if only argument II is strong.
C.	if either I or ll is strong.
D.	if neither I nor Il is strong.
E.	if both argument I and II are strong.
Answer» B. if only argument II is strong.

Discussion

748.	Q: Statement: Should fashionable dresses be banned? Arguments: I. Yes, fashions keep changing and hence consumption of cloth increases. II. No, fashionable clothes are a person's self-expression and therefore his / her fundamental right.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» C. C

Discussion

749.	Q: Statement: Should family planning be made compulsory in India? Arguments: I. Yes, looking to the miser able conditions in India there is no other go. II. No, in India there are people of various religions and family planning is against the tenet of some of the religions.
A.	C
B.	D
C.	A
D.	E
E.	B
Answer» E. B

Discussion

750.	Q: Statement: Should cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas? Arguments: I. Yes, rural people are creative. II. Yes, this would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent.
A.	C
B.	D
C.	A
D.	B
E.	E
Answer» E. E

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Competitive Reasoning.

Q: Statements:1. Some cats are dogs.2. Some tree are dogs.Conclusions:(I) Some dogs are cats.(II) Some cats are trees.

Q: Statements:1. All Students like excursions.2.Some Students like laboratory experiments.Conclusion:I. Students who like Laboratory experiments also like excursions.II. Some students do not like Laboratory experiments but like excursion.

Q: Statements:1) All dogs are lions.2) No elephant is a lion.Conclusions:I. No dog is an elephant.II. No lion is a dog.III. Some elephants are dogs.

Q: Statement:Today I must satisfy myself only by looking at a pink-headed duck in an encyclopedia.Assumptions:I. Pink headed ducks are as good as extinct now.II . People refer to encyclopedia to know only about things which do not exist now.

Q: Statement:The Principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students.Assumptions:I. The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students.II. The students will welcome the decision of the Principal

Q: Statement:The organization should promote employees on the basis of merit alone and not on the basis of length of services or seniority.AssumptionsI. Length of service or seniority does not alone reflect merit of an employee.II. It is possible to determine and measure merit of an employee.

Q: Statement: Some wilds are carnivores.All wild are lions. Conclusion: I. All carnivores are lions. II. Some lions are carnivores.

Q: Statement: Some wars are battle. All fights are wars. Conclusion: ( I ) All fights being battle is a possibility ( II ) No fight is a battle

Q: Statement:Some trees are flowers.Some flowers are roots.Some roots are stems.conclusion :I. Some trees are stems.II. Some roots are not flowers.

Q: Statement:-Some trees are flowers.Some flowers are pencils.Some pencils are tables.Conclusion:-(I) Some tables are flowers(II) Some pencils are trees(III) Some tables are trees(IV) Some trees are pencils

Q: Statement: Some shoes are handkerchiefs. Some handkerchiefs are calculators. All calculators are papers. Conclusion: (I) No calculator is a shoe (II) No shoe is a paper.

Q: Statement: Some highways are roads. All roads are streets. Conclusion: ( I ) All highways being streets is a possibility ( II ) Some streets are not highways

Q: Statement:Some drivers are racers.Some racers are pilots.Conclusion:I. Some pilots are drivers.II. There are no pilot drivers.

Q: Statement-Some drivers are racers.Some racers are pilates.Conclusion:I. Some pilots are drivers.II. There are no pilot drivers.

Q: Statement:Some buses are four-wheelers.All four wheelers are vans.Conclusion:I. Some vans are buses.II. Some buses are vans.

Q: Statement: Some boys are hardworking. No intelligent are boys. Conclusion I. Some hardworking are not intelligent II. All hardworking are intelligent. III. Some intelligent are not hardworking

Q: Statement: Should words like 'Smoking is injurious to health' essentially appear on cigarette packs? Arguments: I. Yes, it is a sort of brain wash to make the smokers realize that they are inhaling poisonous stuff. II. No, It hampers the enjoyment of smoking

Q: Statement: Some books are MagazinesSome magazines are NovelsConclusion(I) Some books are Novels(II) Some Novels are Magazines

Q: Statement : Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned ? Arguments : I . Yes , this leads to indiscriminate female foeticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance . II . No , people have a right to know about their unborn child .

Q: Statement Should the political parties be banned? Arguments I. Yes, it is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians. II. No, it will lead to an end of democracy.

Q: Statement: Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India? Arguments: I. Yes, this may affect the voters’ mind and may affect the outcome. II. No, such polls are conducted all over the world.

Q: Statement: Should school education be made free in India? Arguments: I. Yes, this is the only way to improve the level of literacy. II. No, it would add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.

Q: Statement : Should new big industries be started in Mumbai? Arguments: I. Yes, it will create job opportunities. II. No, it will further add to the pollution of the city.

Q: Statement:Should luxury hotels be banned in India? Arguments I. Yes, they are places from where international criminals operate. II. No, affluent foreign tourists will have no place to stay.

Q: Statement: Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India? Arguments: I. Yes, they must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honours, facilities and all. II. No, we have enough talent, let them stay where they want

Q: Statement: Should India support all the international policies of United States of America? Arguments: I. Many other powerful countries do not support the same. II. Yes, This is the only way to gain access to USA developmental funds.

Q: Statement: Should India have no military force at all? Arguments I. No, Other countries in the world do not believe in nonviolence II. Yes, Many Indians believe in non - violence.

Q: Statement Should India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself? Arguments I. Yes, we have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports. II. No, even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.

Q: Statement: Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector? Arguments: I. No, the private sector entities are not equipped to handle such projects. II. Yes, such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.

Q: Statement Should high chimneys be installed in industries? Arguments I. Yes, it reduces pollution at ground level. II. No, it increases pollution in upper atmosphere.

Q: Statement: Should fashionable dresses be banned? Arguments: I. Yes, fashions keep changing and hence consumption of cloth increases. II. No, fashionable clothes are a person's self-expression and therefore his / her fundamental right.

Q: Statement: Should family planning be made compulsory in India? Arguments: I. Yes, looking to the miser able conditions in India there is no other go. II. No, in India there are people of various religions and family planning is against the tenet of some of the religions.

Q: Statement: Should cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas? Arguments: I. Yes, rural people are creative. II. Yes, this would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent.