3071 + Mcqs in Verbal Reasoning Page 16 McqOptions

751.	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 colleges be given the status of a university in India? Arguments I. Yes, colleges are in a better position to assess the student's performance and therefore the degrees will be more valid. II. No, it is utopian to think that there will not be nepotism and corruption in awarding degrees by colleges.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	E
D.	C
E.	D
Answer» D. C

Discussion

752.	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 children be legally made responsible to take care of their parents during their old age? Arguments I. Yes, such matter can only be solved by legal means. II. Yes, Only this will bring some relief to poor parents.
A.	C
B.	D
C.	E
D.	A
E.	B
Answer» C. E

Discussion

753.	Q: Statement:Should an organization like UNO be dissolved? Arguments I. Yes, with cold war coming to an end such organizations have no role to play. II. No, In the absence of such organization there may be a world war.
A.	C
B.	D
C.	A
D.	B
E.	E
Answer» E. E

Discussion

754.	Q: Statement Should all the practicing doctors be brought under Government control so that they get salary from the Government and treat patients free of cost? Arguments: I. No, How can any country do such an undemocratic thing? II. Yes, despite many problems, it will certainly help minimize, if not eradicate, unethical medical practices.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» C. C

Discussion

755.	Q: Statement: Should a total ban be put on trapping wild animals? Arguments: I. Yes, trappers are making a lot of money. II. No, bans on hunting and trapping are not effective.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» E. e

Discussion

756.	Q: Statement: Should all foreign films be banned in India? Arguments: I. Yes, they depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values. II. No, foreign films are of a high artistic standard.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» E. E

Discussion

757.	Q: Statement: School management has announced to take strict action against those students who do not report in class on time. Assumptions: I. They want to maintain the dignity of school. II. They want to develop discipline in students.
A.	Only assumption I is implicit.
B.	assumption I and II both are implicit
C.	Neither assumption I nor assumption II is implicit.
D.	Only assumption II is implicit.
Answer» C. Neither assumption I nor assumption II is implicit.

Discussion

758.	Q: Statement: Regular reading of newspapers leads to increase in general knowledge. conclusion:I. Newspapers contain a lot of general knowledge.II. Growth in general knowledge leads to success in life.
A.	Only I is implicit.
B.	Only II is implied.
C.	Both I and II are implicit.
D.	Neither I nor II is implicit.
Answer» B. Only II is implied.

Discussion

759.	Q: Statement:"If you want to give any advertisement, give it in the newspaper X". -A tells B.Assumptions:I. B wants to publicise his products.II. Newspaper X has a wide circulation.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» C. c

Discussion

760.	Q: Statement:" Those who are appearing for this examination for the first time, should be helped in filling up the form." - An instruction to invigilating staff.Assumptions:I. The form is somewhat complicated.II. Candidates can appear more than once for this examination
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» C. c

Discussion

761.	Q: Statement:Provide mid - day meals to the children in primary schools to increase the number of students attending schools.Assumptions:I. Mid - day meals will attract the children to the schools.II. Those children who are otherwise deprived of good food will attend the schools.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» B. b

Discussion

762.	Q: Statement:Please do not use lift while going down - an instruction on the top floor of a five-storey building.Assumptions:I. While going down, the lift is unable to carry any load.II. Provision of lift is a matter of facility and not of right.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» C. c

Discussion

763.	Q: Statement: N@V$W, W%K#L, L%RConclusions:I. L@N II. K#RIII. V%R
A.	Only I
B.	Both II and III
C.	Only I and II
D.	Only II
E.	All I, II, III
Answer» E. All I, II, III

Discussion

764.	Q: Statement: N#M&L; L#J&O; O&VConclusions: I. M@N II. J#V III. L%N
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Both I and II
D.	Both II and III
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Only II

Discussion

765.	Q: Statement: N ≥O > P = Q; R < O < S Conclusions: I. S R
A.	Only conclusion II is true.
B.	Either conclusion I or II are true.
C.	Both conclusion I and II are true
D.	Only conclusion I is true.
E.	None conclusion is true.
Answer» B. Either conclusion I or II are true.

Discussion

766.	Q: Statement: Many people in city Y are suffering from flu.Action:I. The Municipal Corporation should take immediate steps to control the disease.II. People in the city should be advised to take certain measures from their end to prevent the disease.
A.	Only I follows
B.	Only II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E.

Discussion

767.	Q: Statement:“Use our product to improve memory of our child. It is based on natural herbs and has no harmful side effects.” An advertisement of a pharmaceutical company.Assumptions:I. People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects.II. Improving memory of child is considered as important as important by many parents.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» F.

Discussion

768.	Q: Direction: One or two statements are given, followed by three Conclusions, I, II and III. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given Conclusions can definitely be drawn from the given statement(s). Indicate your answer.Statement:Many people distribute food on "Bada Mangal".Everyone should have such good qualities.Conclusions:I. Food distribution is just as important as its production.II. Helping others is a good thing.III. Bada Mangal is famous for food distribution.
A.	Only conclusions I and II
B.	Only conclusions II and III
C.	Only conclusion II
D.	All conclusions
Answer» D. All conclusions

Discussion

769.	Q: Statement: M ≤ K > L = Y; P ≤ T >MConclusions:I. P> Y II. T< L
A.	Only conclusion II is true.
B.	Only conclusion I is true.
C.	Either conclusion I or II are true.
D.	Both conclusion I and II are true
E.	None conclusion is true
Answer» F.

Discussion

770.	Q: Statement: - “I have not received telephone bills for nine months in spite of several complaints”. A telephone customer ' s letter to the editor of a daily Assumptions: I. Every customer has a right to get bills regularly from the telephone company. II. The customer ' s complaints point to defect in the services which is expected to be corrected.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» F.

Discussion

771.	Q: Statement:“Private property, trespassers will be prosecuted” - A notice on a plot of land.Assumptions:I. The passerby may read the notice and may not trespass.II. The people are scared of prosecution
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» F.

Discussion

772.	Q: Statement: “Computer education should start at schools itself.”Assumptions:I. Learning computers is easy.II. Computer education fetches jobs easily.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» B. b

Discussion

773.	Q: Statement: J#K&L, L@M$O, O@N%GConclusions:I. G&MII. K@OIII. M@G
A.	Either I or III
B.	II and Either I or III
C.	Only I
D.	I and Either II or III
E.	Both I and II
Answer» C. Only I

Discussion

774.	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:It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 year or so.Assumptions:I. At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learnII. The school do not admit children after six years of age.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» B. b

Discussion

775.	Q: Statement: Is pen mightier than a sword?Arguments: I. Yes, writers influence the thinking of the people. II. No, with the help of physical force one can conquer all.
A.	D
B.	E
C.	A
D.	B
E.	C
Answer» D. B

Discussion

776.	Q: Statement: Is paying ransom tow agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action? Arguments I. Yes, The victims must be saved at all cost II. No, It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities.
A.	D
B.	E
C.	A
D.	B
E.	C
Answer» C. A

Discussion

777.	Q: Statement: In a mock security drill a the airport, a passenger ignored the instructions of the crew and severely injured his leg while hurrying to get off the plane.Course of Action:I. The passenger should sue the airline for negligenceII. The airline should provide immediate medical assistance to the passenger.Given Answer (A) if only course of action I follow(B) if only course of action II follows.(C) if either course of action I or course of action II follows.(D) if neither course of action I nor course of action II follows.(E) if both courses of action I and II follow.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» C. C

Discussion

778.	Q: Statement: Increasing levels of air pollution is creating health hazards for people living in the cities.Courses of action :I. All industries should be shifted immediately to the outskirts of the cities.II. Transport authorities should immediately ban all the vehicles running on petrol.
A.	if only I follows.
B.	if only II follows.
C.	if either I or II follows.
D.	if neither I nor II follows.
Answer» E.

Discussion

779.	Q: Statement: Imported fruits which are priced at nearly thrice the regular price have been flooding the market, making fruits out of reach for a middle class house hold.Courses of action:I. The government should regulate the prices of fruits so as to make them affordable to the common man.II. Indian farmers should be encouraged to grow the imported varieties of fruits as these are more popular among the general public.Given Answer (A) if only course of action I follow(B) if only course of action II follows.(C) if either course of action I or course of action II follows.(D) if neither course of action I nor course of action II follows.(E) if both courses of action I and II follow.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» F.

Discussion

780.	Q: Statement:Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela, the President. Assumptions:I. Only who will be imprisoned for 27 years will become the President.II. To become the President, imprisonment is a qualification.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» E. e

Discussion

781.	Q: Statement: Illegal construction in the area which attracts thousands of tourists every year has been leading to frequent landslides and floods.Courses of Action:I. The government should put a ban on all kinds of construction work in the area.II. Tourism in the area should be totally banned until illegal construction work stops completelyGiven Answer (A) if only course of action I follow(B) if only course of action II follows.(C) if either course of action I or course of action II follows.(D) if neither course of action I nor course of action II follows.(E) if both courses of action I and II follow.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» E. E

Discussion

782.	Q: In each question given below a statement is followed by two assumptions numbers I and II. An Assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider statement and the following assumption and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.Statement: If you want your advertisement to reach more people, give it in newspaper Y. Assumptions: (I) XYZ purchases the newspaper Y.(II) XYZ wants to purchase some products.
A.	Only I is valid.
B.	Only II is valid.
C.	Both assumptions are valid.
D.	Both assumptions are invalid.
Answer» B. Only II is valid.

Discussion

783.	Q: Statement:If he is intelligent, he will pass the examination.Assumptions:I. To pass, he must be intelligent.II. He will pass the examination.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» B. b

Discussion

784.	Q: Statement I: No spaghetti are noodlesStatement II: Some food are spaghettiConclusion I: All noodles are foodConclusion II: All food are noodles
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Both conclusions I and II follow
D.	Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Answer» E.

Discussion

785.	Q: Statement:I. Some cups are glasses.II. No plate is neither cup nor glass.Conclusion:I. Some cups are plates.II. Not all glass plants are.
A.	Only conclusion II follows
B.	Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
C.	Only conclusion I follows
D.	Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.
Answer» B. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.

Discussion

786.	Q: Statement-I. All flowers are trees.II. All trees are fruits.Conclusion-I. Some fruits are flowers.II. All flowers are fruits.
A.	Both conclusions I and II follow.
B.	Only conclusion I follows.
C.	Either conclusion I or II follows.
D.	Only conclusion II follows
Answer» B. Only conclusion I follows.

Discussion

787.	Q: Statement:(I) India's GDP continues to grow at one of the reasonable rates but job creation is not picking up the similar pace.(II) Every year over 20 million young Indians join the workforce.Conclusions:(I) Population increase is more than the job creation rate.(II) Supply basket is less and the demand basket for jobs is very high.
A.	Only conclusion II follows
B.	Conclusion I and II both follow
C.	Neither I nor II follow
D.	Only conclusion I follows
Answer» C. Neither I nor II follow

Discussion

788.	Q: Statement:His recent investment in the shares of Company A is only a gamble. AssumptionsI. He may incur loss on his investment.II. He may gain from his investment.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» D. d

Discussion

789.	Q: Statement- Financial stringency prevented the state government from paying salaries to its employees since April this year. Course of Action- I. The State Government should immediately curtail the staff strength at least by 3% II. The State Government should reduce wasteful expenditure and arrange to pay the salaries of its employees.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
E.	5
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

790.	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:Are nuclear families better than joint families? Arguments: I. No, joint families ensure security and also reduce the burden of work. II. Yes, nuclear families ensure greater freedom.
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» F.

Discussion

791.	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:Children are influenced more by their teachers nowadays.Assumptions:I. The children consider teachers as their models.II. A large amount of children's time is spent in school.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» B. b

Discussion

792.	Q: Statement:Beware of dogs, our dogs do not bark, but they are trained to distinguish between genuine guests and intruders.Assumptions:I. Barking dogs bite rarely.II. Our dogs could be dangerous for intruders.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
E.	e
Answer» C. c

Discussion

793.	Q: Statement: B> C > D ≤ E; D ≥ F > GConclusions:I. F
A.	Both conclusion I and II are true
B.	Only conclusion II is true
C.	Only conclusion I is true.
D.	Either conclusion I or II is true.
E.	None conclusion is true.
Answer» E. None conclusion is true.

Discussion

794.	Q: Statement: All zebra are cows. All camels are cows. All tigers are zebra. Conclusion: ( I ) All tigers are cows. ( II ) All camels being tigers is responsibility.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» F.

Discussion

795.	Q: In each question given below one statement is followed by two conclusions numbered I and II You have to take the given statement to be true even if they seem to be at variance from the commonly known facts. Read the conclusions and decide which logically follows from the two given statements disregarding commonly known facts:Statement: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.Conclusions: I. Apple is better than banana. II. Apple is good for health.
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Neither I nor II
D.	Either I or II
Answer» C. Neither I nor II

Discussion

796.	Q: Direction: One or two statements are given, followed by two Arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given Arguments can definitely be drawn from the given statement(s). Indicate your answer.Statement:Are harsh punishments more effective in reducing crime?Arguments:I. No, Punishment and its harshness should be decided depending on the nature of crime and underlying intentions of a person.II. Yes, because punishment is deserved in proportion to the seriousness of an offence.
A.	I is strong argument.
B.	II is strong argument.
C.	I and II are strong arguments.
D.	I and II are poor arguments.
Answer» D. I and II are poor arguments.

Discussion

797.	Q: Statement:All women are flowers.All flowers are parrots.Conclusion:I. All women are parrots.II. All parrots are females.
A.	Only conclusion I follows.
B.	Only conclusion II follows.
C.	Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.
D.	Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows.

Discussion

798.	Q: Statement: All insects are dangerous. All machines are dangerous. Conclusion I. All dangerous are insects. II. All dangerous are machines. III. Some machines are insects.
A.	Only conclusion (III) follows .
B.	No conclusion follows .
C.	Only Conclusion (I) follows .
D.	Only conclusion (II) follows .
Answer» C. Only Conclusion (I) follows .

Discussion

799.	Q: In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which the given conclusion logically follows the given statements. Statement: All wheat are grain. Some wheat is flour. Conclusion: I. Some grain are flour.II. Some flour are wheat.
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» B. Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

Discussion

800.	Q: Statement: All pens are roads. All roads are houses. Conclusion: ( I ) All house are pens. ( II ) Some houses are pens.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» C. C

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Competitive Reasoning.

Q: Statement:Should an organization like UNO be dissolved? Arguments I. Yes, with cold war coming to an end such organizations have no role to play. II. No, In the absence of such organization there may be a world war.

Q: Statement: Should a total ban be put on trapping wild animals? Arguments: I. Yes, trappers are making a lot of money. II. No, bans on hunting and trapping are not effective.

Q: Statement: Should all foreign films be banned in India? Arguments: I. Yes, they depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values. II. No, foreign films are of a high artistic standard.

Q: Statement: School management has announced to take strict action against those students who do not report in class on time. Assumptions: I. They want to maintain the dignity of school. II. They want to develop discipline in students.

Q: Statement: Regular reading of newspapers leads to increase in general knowledge. conclusion:I. Newspapers contain a lot of general knowledge.II. Growth in general knowledge leads to success in life.

Q: Statement:"If you want to give any advertisement, give it in the newspaper X". -A tells B.Assumptions:I. B wants to publicise his products.II. Newspaper X has a wide circulation.

Q: Statement:" Those who are appearing for this examination for the first time, should be helped in filling up the form." - An instruction to invigilating staff.Assumptions:I. The form is somewhat complicated.II. Candidates can appear more than once for this examination

Q: Statement:Provide mid - day meals to the children in primary schools to increase the number of students attending schools.Assumptions:I. Mid - day meals will attract the children to the schools.II. Those children who are otherwise deprived of good food will attend the schools.

Q: Statement:Please do not use lift while going down - an instruction on the top floor of a five-storey building.Assumptions:I. While going down, the lift is unable to carry any load.II. Provision of lift is a matter of facility and not of right.

Q: Statement: N@V$W, W%K#L, L%RConclusions:I. L@N II. K#RIII. V%R

Q: Statement: N#M&L; L#J&O; O&VConclusions: I. M@N II. J#V III. L%N

Q: Statement: N ≥O > P = Q; R < O < S Conclusions: I. S R

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

Q: Statement: M ≤ K > L = Y; P ≤ T >MConclusions:I. P> Y II. T< L

Q: Statement:“Private property, trespassers will be prosecuted” - A notice on a plot of land.Assumptions:I. The passerby may read the notice and may not trespass.II. The people are scared of prosecution

Q: Statement: “Computer education should start at schools itself.”Assumptions:I. Learning computers is easy.II. Computer education fetches jobs easily.

Q: Statement: J#K&L, L@M$O, O@N%GConclusions:I. G&MII. K@OIII. M@G

Q: Statement: Is pen mightier than a sword?Arguments: I. Yes, writers influence the thinking of the people. II. No, with the help of physical force one can conquer all.

Q: Statement: Is paying ransom tow agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action? Arguments I. Yes, The victims must be saved at all cost II. No, It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities.

Q: Statement: Increasing levels of air pollution is creating health hazards for people living in the cities.Courses of action :I. All industries should be shifted immediately to the outskirts of the cities.II. Transport authorities should immediately ban all the vehicles running on petrol.

Q: Statement:Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela, the President. Assumptions:I. Only who will be imprisoned for 27 years will become the President.II. To become the President, imprisonment is a qualification.

Q: Statement:If he is intelligent, he will pass the examination.Assumptions:I. To pass, he must be intelligent.II. He will pass the examination.

Q: Statement I: No spaghetti are noodlesStatement II: Some food are spaghettiConclusion I: All noodles are foodConclusion II: All food are noodles

Q: Statement:I. Some cups are glasses.II. No plate is neither cup nor glass.Conclusion:I. Some cups are plates.II. Not all glass plants are.

Q: Statement-I. All flowers are trees.II. All trees are fruits.Conclusion-I. Some fruits are flowers.II. All flowers are fruits.

Q: Statement:His recent investment in the shares of Company A is only a gamble. AssumptionsI. He may incur loss on his investment.II. He may gain from his investment.

Q: Statement:Beware of dogs, our dogs do not bark, but they are trained to distinguish between genuine guests and intruders.Assumptions:I. Barking dogs bite rarely.II. Our dogs could be dangerous for intruders.

Q: Statement: B> C > D ≤ E; D ≥ F > GConclusions:I. F

Q: Statement: All zebra are cows. All camels are cows. All tigers are zebra. Conclusion: ( I ) All tigers are cows. ( II ) All camels being tigers is responsibility.

Q: Statement:All women are flowers.All flowers are parrots.Conclusion:I. All women are parrots.II. All parrots are females.

Q: Statement: All insects are dangerous. All machines are dangerous. Conclusion I. All dangerous are insects. II. All dangerous are machines. III. Some machines are insects.

Q: Statement: All pens are roads. All roads are houses. Conclusion: ( I ) All house are pens. ( II ) Some houses are pens.