Logical Reasoning Questions and Answers

Each of the following questions contains a small paragraph followed by a question on it. Read each paragraph carefully and answer the question given below it.

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The press should not be afraid of upholding and supporting a just and righteous cause. It should not be afraid of criticising the government in a healthy manner. The press has to be eternally vigilant to protect the rights of the workers, backward and suppressed sections of the society. It should also give a balanced view of the things so that people can be helped in the formation of a healthy public opinion.

The passage best supports the statement that

a

press has a great role to play in a democracy.

b

the press is the only means to project to the masses the policies of the government.

c

the freedom of press is essential for the proper functioning of democracy.

d

the press can be used by the governments as an effective media for the upliftment of the backward sections of society

correct answer c

Answer: Option 3

In each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and

Give answer

(1) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question.
(2) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
(3) If the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question
(4) If the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question

42

Question : Why haven't Indian scientists made such headway in any field after independence ?
I. Indian scientists are not provided with up to date laboratory facilities.
II.Indian scientists regard that knowledge of western science advances is enough for a nation to advance.

a

data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question

b

data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.

c

data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.

d

data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.

correct answer a

Answer: Option 1

In each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and

Give answer

(1) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question.
(2) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
(3) If the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question
(4) If the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question

43

Question : What time does the office starts working ?

I. Some employees reach office at 9:00 am.
II. Some employees reach office at 4:00 pm.

a

data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question

b

data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.

c

data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question

d

data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.

correct answer d

Answer: Option 4

In each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and

Give answer

(1) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question.
(2) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
(3) If the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question
(4) If the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question

44

Question : Out of A, B, C and D, who was selected by the interview panel ?
I. C's interview was much better than A and D.
II. B has better qualification and experience than other three.

a

data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question.

b

data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.

c

data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.

d

data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.

correct answer d

Answer: Option 4

In each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and

Give answer

(1) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question.
(2) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
(3) If the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question
(4) If the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.

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Question : Does drinking coffee leads to headache ?

I. Overstimulation of pancreas leads to headache.
II. Coffee contains caffeine which excessively stimulates pancreas.

a

data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question.

b

data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.

c

data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.

d

data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.

correct answer d

Answer: Option 4

46

Complete the series 7, 26, 63, 124, 215, 342, ?

a

391

b

511

c

481

d

421

correct answer b

The terms are given in a series
(2³ -1) = 7
(3³ -1) = 26
(4³ -1) = 63
(5³ -1) = 124
(6³ -1) = 215
(7³ -1) = 342
So, the missing term is,
(8³ -1) = 511.

47

Complete the series 165, 195, 255, 285, 345, ?

a

390

b

420

c

435

d

375

correct answer c

Each number of given series is 15 multiplied by a prime number.
15*11, 15*13, 15*17, 15*19, 15*23. . . . So, Missing number is
15*29 = 435.

48

Complete the Series 34, 45, 56, 67.......

a

78

b

89

c

87

d

35

correct answer a

34(+11) → 45(+11) → 56(+11) →67 (+11) → 78.

49

In the following number series a wrong number is given. Find out the wrong number.
150, 450, 750, 1060, 1350, 1650, 1950

a

1060

b

1950

c

450

d

1350

correct answer a

By adding 300 to each term, we get the next term. 1060 is wrong term. It should be 1050.

50

Complete the series 5690, 5121, 4552, 3983, 3414, 2845, ?

a

2276

b

2516

c

2356

d

2456

correct answer a

By subtracting 569, we get the next term.
Required number,
= 2845-569
= 2276.