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1. Most parents unanimously agree that children should not be allowed to play video games at all. They
give instances of how violent video games have been found to have influenced school shootings,
increases in bullying, and violence towards women. Critics argue that these games desensitize players to
violence, reward players for simulating violence, and teach children that violence is an acceptable way to
resolve conflicts.
Which of the following statements, if true, strengthens the given argument?
A Nearly all young men play video games, so the fact that some people who commit violent acts also
played games should not be surprising, nor does it imply a causal relationship.
B. Studies have shown that violent video games can have a positive effect on kindness, civic engagement,
and "prosocial” behaviors.
C. By age seven, children can distinguish fantasy from reality, and can tell the difference between video
game violence and real-world violence.
D. Violent video games allow players to release their stress and anger in the game, leading to less real
world aggression.
E. Statistics prove that 60% of middle school boys and 40% of middle school girls who played at least one
Mature-rated (violent-category) game hit or beat up someone, compared with 39% of boys and 14% of girls
who did not play M-rated games.
Correct Answer : E. Statistics prove that 60% of middle school boys and 40% of middle school girls who
played at least one Mature-rated (violent-category) game hit or beat up someone, compared with 39% of
boys and 14% of girls who did not play M-rated games.
Explanation : The given argument states that children should not be allowed to play video games because
there are proofs as to how playing such violent games have led children to commit mass shootings and
other acts of bullying and violence. Option E supports this same point of view by pointing out statistics
according to which a much higher percentage of children who played violent video games ended up hitting
or beating up someone in comparison to those who did not play such games. All the other options weaken
the argument by pointing out reasons as to why it is acceptable for children to such video games.
2. Which of the following assumption explains the status quo?
A) India reduced the taxes on luxury goods which made the super-rich very happy.
B) India warded off the tax on all car imports, giving the citizens a chance to use environment friendly
cars.
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C) Indian government has increased the minimum income level to be considered for taxation from 7
Lakhs to 10 Lakhs per annum.
D) Indian government has waived off all the loans on farmers.
A. Only A
B. Only A & B
C. Only C
D. Both C & D
E. Other than given options.
Correct Answer : C. Only C
Explanation : In the context of the question, III and IV seem like the correct answers. However, III makes
more sense as it explains why the government has not drawn flak despite increasing the minimum tax
percentage and it talks about the income level, which is referred to in the passage. No reference of loan
was made in the passage.
3. Statement:
Vitamin D can help treat damaged beta cells in the pancreas that produce, store and release the hormone
insulin, paving the way for a new approach to treat diabetes, scientists say.
Courses of Action:
I. Since vitamin D has a list of advantages, people should try and incorporate vitamin D into their daily diet.
II. Diabetic patients should try and intake as much vitamin D as possible through sun exposure, diet, and
supplements.
III. Vitamin D injections should be made available so that it can be used as a vaccination dose for everyone.
A. Only course of action I follows
B. Only course of action II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Both II and III follow
E. None of them follow

Correct Answer : A. Only course of action I follows
Explanation : Course of action II is not advisable because there needs to be a dose for everything. It is not
correct/practical to ask diabetic patients to try and intake as much vitamin D as possible because an excess
of it might also be harmful. Course of action III also does not follow because we cannot conclude from what
is given if vitamin D can be used to provide immunity against one or several diseases, which is what
vaccines are used for.
Direction (4-5) : Read the given passage below and answer the questions.
Police fired tear gas and brought in water cannons and a horse brigade to disperse several thousand
yellow vest protesters on February 16, massed near a Paris landmark at the end of a march through the
French capital, the 14th straight weekend of demonstrations. Anti-Semitic remarks hurled by a few at a
noted philosopher on the protesters’ route were the bitter finale to a day of tension. Acrid clouds of tear
gas filled the esplanade of Les Invalides monument, obscuring the gold dome that crowns the monument
housing Napoleon’s tomb. Tension also marked demonstrations in other cities. In Rouen, in Normandy, a
car blocked by demonstrators pushed through the crowd, slightly injuring four people.
4. Which of the following is/are an apt conclusion on the basis of the information provided?
A. All follow.
B. Some yellow vest protesters have expressed racist or anti-Semitic views online and on the sidelines of
protests.
C. Both B and D follow.
D. Police used tear gas and water cannon in a stronghold of the yellow vest movement, and other cities on
the 14th straight Saturday of protests.
E. Violence has marked most of the protests that started against fuel taxes and grew into a mass
movement against Macron and his pro-business policies.
Correct Answer : D. Police used tear gas and water cannon in a stronghold of the yellow vest movement,
and other cities on the 14th straight Saturday of protests.
Explanation : The correct answer is option D, i.e. Police used tear gas and water cannon in a stronghold of
the yellow vest movement, and other cities on the 14th straight Saturday of protests.
5. Which of the following is/are a possible inference that can be drawn from the information provided?
A. The anti-Semitic injuries, President received are the absolute negation of what France is and of what
makes it a great nation.
B. None follows.

C. In Paris, an array of insults, some anti-Semitic, by a handful of yellow vest protesters targeted a well-
known French philosopher, Alain Finkielkraut, underscoring excesses that surge within an increasingly
divided movement with radical fringes.
D. All follow.
E. However, the increasingly divided movement is having trouble maintaining momentum, and support
from the public that initially massively backed protesters.
Correct Answer : B. None follows.
Explanation : The correct answer is option B, i.e. None follows.
‘Inference’ is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
We first make sure to read the statement carefully and then see what immediate inferences can be drawn
based on our first reading. The next step is to look at the statements given in the options, analyze them and
see if they seem relevant with respect to the information/data provided to us.
Option A can be rejected as nothing in context of the President has been said in the given passage.
Option C can also be rejected as no information is evident from the passage regarding the protest in Paris
against Alain Finkielkraut.
Option E can be eliminated as no information supporting the idea that the protest was initially supported
by public is evident from the information provided.
As none of the options A, C and E are evident from the information provided thus, Option D is also rejected.
Thus, the most correct answer choice is option B and rest of the options can be rejected.
Direction (6-7) : In the question below, are given a statement followed by three courses of actions
numbered I, II and III. On the basis of the information given, you have to assume everything in the
statement to be true, and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for
pursuing.
6. Statement: The IL&FS (Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services LimiteD. contagion continues to spread
aggressively, the latest casualty being the Indian armed forces. Several lakhs of salaried workers across
public sector undertakings and Postal Life Insurance have already been infected with these bonds. Now, it
is learnt, the virus has also spread to the armed forces. IANS (Indo-Asian News ServicE. learns that a few
sections of the armed forces, primarily the army, have invested their corpus of funds in the once AAA rated
IL&FS bonds to secure their future.
Courses of action:

I. There is also the flagship national defense Fund which was set up to take charge of voluntary donations in
cash and kind received for promotion of the national defense effort. The Fund is used for the welfare of
members of the Armed Forces and paramilitary forces and their dependents.
II. These funds, formed by servicemen with the objective of supporting fatalities and army widows, have
invested in these bonds considering the ratings and safety assurances portrayed by the rating agencies. The
corpus has membership of army men and provides support to millions of army men and their widows in
case of eventualities.
III. However, add government sources, this is likely to touch a sensitive nerve in an election year, especially
against the backdrop of the Pulwama attack and the retaliatory act by India. Politically, this is a land mine.
Armed forces and the increasing patriotism will certainly take an aggressive campaign agenda in coming
weeks.
A. Only III follows
B. Both I and III follow
C. Only II follows
D. Only I follows
E. All follow
Correct Answer : A. Only III follows
Explanation : The correct answer is option A, i.e. Only III follows.
A course of action is something that needs to be done considering the present scenario in mind. From the
statement, it is evident that the IL&FS contagion (infection) continues to spread aggressively with several
lakhs of salaried workers across public sector undertakings and Postal Life Insurance have already been
infected with these bonds and this effect has also been significant on the armed forces.
Thus, a suitable course of action must be directed in order to prevent the effect of these bonds on the
armed forces.
7. Study the information carefully and answer the question given below.
More than half of the four-week respite given by the Supreme Court has passed. Reliance Communications
(RCom) promoter Anil Ambani and his group are making their moves (including sale of group assets) to
purge the contempt of court by paying up Rs 453 crore dues to Ericsson. But, to add to their troubles, more
people have queued up before the Supreme Court under the contempt jurisdiction to claim their dues from
RCom and its directors. Their petition is likely to be heard on March 11.

Which of the following can be logically inferred from the above information?
A. This settlement depended on a deal between RCom and Reliance Jio, the telecom giant floated by
Ambani’s elder brother Mukesh, to buy certain assets including towers and spectrum. However, as the deal
fell through, RCom failed to honour settlement agreements such as the ones with Ericsson and the minority
investors.
B. During the hearing on Ericssion matter, Ambani was present in the Court on February 11 and 12, along
with Reliance Telecom Ltd. Chairman Satish Seth and Reliance Infratel Ltd. Chairperson Chhaya Virani.
C. As per the consent terms of the agreement between Reliance Infratel and HSBC Daisy and others, who
together own a little over 4 per cent, recorded by the NCLAT in its order dated June 26, 2018, Reliance
Infratel was to pay the amount in next six months.
D. All cannot be inferred.
E. All can be inferred.
Correct Answer : D. All cannot be inferred.
Explanation : The correct answer is option D, i.e. All cannot be inferred.
‘Inference’ is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
We first make sure to read the statement carefully and then see what immediate inferences can be drawn
based on our first reading. The next step is to look at the statements given in the options, analyze them and
see if they seem relevant with respect to the information/data provided to us. The given statement is
about RCom promoter Anil Ambani and his group who are making their moves (including sale of group
assets) to purge (clear) the contempt of court by paying up Rs 453 crore dues to Ericsson.
8. In the question given below, a concept is explained followed by five options. Which of the given
options illustrate the given concept and mark the answer accordingly.
Sociocultural Theory: Sociocultural theory is an emerging theory in psychology that looks at the important
contributions that society makes to individual development. This theory stresses the interaction between
developing people and the culture in which they live. Sociocultural theory also suggests that human
learning is largely a social process.
A. A child learning language skill without the help of society.
B. A budding musician taking advanced level piano lessons from various online sources.

C. One culture teaches children to play with toys, while the other encourages them to play outdoors;
children from both cultures adapt to what their cultures teach them.
D. When a child is first taught to write, he/she might not be able to do it right away.
E. Both (c) and (d)
Correct Answer : C. One culture teaches children to play with toys, while the other encourages them to
play outdoors; children from both cultures adapt to what their cultures teach them.
Explanation : (a)- something done without society's help cannot illustrate the idea/concept of sociocultural
theory. (b)- online sources do not form a part of society in the given context; hence, (b) can't be correct;
(d)- if the sentence would have continued further saying that by practice, the child gets to learn how to
write, then it would have correctly illustrated sociocultural theory. (c)- it perfectly depicts sociocultural
theory by quoting examples of children brought up under different cultures acquiring different habits/skills.
9. In the following questions, a paragraph is given, followed by five options, each giving a conclusion
which may or may not follow. Choose the one which reflects the conclusion that follows.
An international study of the genetics of 300,000 people has confirmed that physical activity can help
prevent depression and provided some solid evidence that it works the other way. A lack of exercise can
cause depression. Previous studies have found a link between lack of exercise and depression, but none
has shown that a lack of exercise can actually cause depression. It was thought equally possible that being
depressed simply led people to exercise less.
However, this new work by a team at Massachusetts General Hospital, US, shows a causal link between
exercising and avoiding depression, and also shows that the opposite is not true - being depressed does not
cause people to exercise less.
A. Depression causes people to exercise less.
B. New studies have found that depression and exercise are not interrelated.
C. Exercise can prevent depression and lack of it can cause depression.
D. Although there is evidence that exercise can help prevent depression but the evidence for lack of
exercise causing depression is not trustworthy.
E. There are other factors at play regarding exercise and depression. To establish a causal link requires
more research.
Correct Answer : C. Exercise can prevent depression and lack of it can cause depression.
Explanation : 1. An international study of the genetics of 300,000 people has confirmed that physical
activity can help prevent depression and provided some solid evidence that it works the other way. A lack

of exercise can cause depression. Previous studies have found a link between lack of exercise and
depression, but none has shown that a lack of exercise can actually cause depression. It was thought
equally possible that being depressed simply led people to exercise less.
(1) and (2) are opposite of what this passage says. The first part of (4) is correct but the reliability of
evidence regarding lack of exercise causing depression is not discussed. (5) talks about other factors and
more research into the matter which cannot be concluded from the paragraph. (3) is the most appropriate
option and it is what the paragraph is trying to convey.
Direction (10-11) : Directions : In the question given below, a passage is given followed by seven
statements. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
Consumers are increasingly making food and beverage choices based on their personal definitions of
health, such as food described as natural, organic, high in protein or functional (e.g., items to help boost
energy or de-stress). Despite abiding by these health definitions, consumers may still reconsider their
restaurant orders if they think an item has too many calories.
I. Consumers are concerned about their health and choose healthier options in all the meals of the day.
II. Restaurants are now required to post calorie counts and consumers increasingly rely on foodservice for
meals.
III. The definition of healthy varies from consumer to consumer, which makes it difficult for restaurants to
serve healthy food.
IV. Consumers are having food which are high in protein and avoiding those which have high carbs and fats.
V. Even though personal definitions of health vary, consumers mostly want food and beverage that is low in
calories.
VI. Healthy food options are provided by most restaurants now and consumers often prefer eating in such
restaurants.
VII. Consumers are concerned about the increasing health hazards and thus want to stick to food that has
less calories.
10. Which of the statements above can be concluded from the given passage?
A. I and V
B. III and VII


C. III and IV
D. III and V
E. I and IV
Correct Answer : A. I and V
Explanation : I and V can be concluded as the passage says about consumers looking for healthy food while
dining in restaurants and food that is basically low in calories. III is not a valid conclusion as the passage
does not mention anything about the service of the restaurants. IV and VII cannot be valid conclusions as
the passage does not mention anything about carbs, fats or health hazards.
11. Which of the statements above can be valid assumptions from the given passage?
A. II and III
B. III and IV
C. II and IV
D. IV and VI
E. II and VI
Correct Answer : E. II and VI
Explanation : From the passage, II and VI can be valid assumptions as it mentions that consumers may
reconsider their restaurant orders if they think an item has too many calories. Hence, restaurants
nowadays are providing food with details of calories, etc.
Directions (12-13) : In the question given below, a passage is given followed by seven statements. Read
the passage and answer the questions that follow.
Researchers have developed pyjamas embedded with self-powered sensors that provide unobtrusive and
continuous monitoring of heartbeat, breathing and sleep posture - all factors that play a role in how well a
person sleeps. The garment could give ordinary people as well as clinicians useful information to help
improve sleep patterns.
I. People are buying the new pyjamas in order to improve their sleep patterns.
II. Gathering information about the bodily functions during a person's sleep helps improve the sleep
patterns.
III. Many people suffer from sleep deprivation and disorders due to their long working hours.

IV. Sleep disorders are becoming more common among people and is considered as a major health hazard.
V. The new pyjamas will be a must for most people who have insomnia or unhealthy sleep patterns.
VI. Good sleep is dependent on many factors and does not depend only on how long a person sleeps.
VII. The new pyjamas, priced at Rs. 12,500, would be difficult for most ordinary people with sleep disorders
to experiment with it.
12. Which of the statements above can be inferred from the given passage?
A. I and II
B. II
C. II and IV
D. VI and VII
E. IV
Correct Answer : B. II
Explanation : II can be inferred from the passage as it says that the new garment would gather data
about the bodily functions during a person's sleep and might be useful to improve sleep patterns. IV
cannot be inferred as the passage does not say anything about how many people have sleep disorders or
other sleep related problems. VII cannot be inferred as the passage does not say anything about the cost
of the garment. I and VI cannot be inferred as the passage does not say anything about people actually
buying them or about the sleeping hours of a person.
13. Which of the statements above can weaken the argument from the given passage?
A. VI and VII
B. I and VII
C. VII
D. V and VI
E. V
Correct Answer : C. VII


Explanation : VII can weaken the argument as the passage says that the garment would be helpful for
ordinary as well as clinicians but at such a high cost it could seldom be useful for the ordinary people. I and
V strengthen the argument while VI is just a random conclusion which may or may not be true and cannot
be derived from the passage.
14. In the passage given below, some of its parts are in bold or italics or underlined. Read the passage
carefully and answer the question that follows.
Breakfast, the first meal of the day is a vitally important especially for school students, yet in deprived
neighbourhoods there are many who go to school hungry. This debate proposes to end this by having
schools provide a meal for every one of their pupils at the start of each day. The government would pay
for this in all non-fee-paying schools. Those schools that charge fees would have to implement the policy
themselves. But this would usually simply mean a small increase in fees so would have little impact. This
debate is often restricted just to primary or elementary school students but there is little reason why the
arguments cannot apply to secondary school students as well. Variations on this suggestion are done
around the world. In the UK a policy that gave free school meals to the poorest was expanded to reach
1.9million, all children of ages 4 to 7 years old in 2014.Free school meals are also provided in Sweden,
Finland, and Estonia. Providing breakfast for free is even rarer as school is usually deemed to have started
after breakfast time. The United States has a School Breakfast Program however it is not universal and is
not always free rather, it is free for those whose families are on incomes under 130% of the poverty rate
and subsidised for those between 130% and 185%. Parents are responsible for their children, and this
includes responsibility for their meals; the parent has had to provide meals up until the start of school.
According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. The bold part is the course of action for the italics part.
B. The italics part is the assumption of the underlined part.
C. The underlined part strengthens the argument presented in the bold part.
D. The italics part is the inference of the bold part.
E. The underlined part is the conclusion of the italics part.
Correct Answer : A. The bold part is the course of action for the italics part
Explanation : The italics part is more of a problem statement posed in the given passage. The bold part is
the course of action(s) suggested for the problem presented in the italics part. The underlined part talks
about breakfast of school-going children being parents' responsibility, which consequently weakens the
argument presented in the bold part. From all of this.

15. Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F, are sitting in a linear row. Some are facing towards north while some
are facing south.
E sits second to right of D, who is not sitting immediate next to C. E is not at any extreme ends.
Statement I - C is sitting at one of the ends and faces north. F is immediate left to B, who doesn't sit at any
extreme end. Both the immediate neighbours of D face in same direction.
Statement II - Two persons are sitting between E and B, who faces south. A is immediate left to E.
Statement III - C is immediate next to E, who is third to right of B, who faces south.
Statement IV - E faces north. Person immediate right to A, is facing north. D and C face in opposite
directions, while B and A face in same direction. Only one person is sitting in between A and C.
Which of the given options, give the statements which are sufficient to answer the following question -
Who exactly is sitting to immediate right of E?
(i) I and II together
(ii) II and III together
(iii) II and IV together
(iv) IV and I together
A. Either (i) or (ii) is sufficient
B. Either (ii) or (iv) is sufficient
C. Only (iv) is sufficient
D. Either of (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) is sufficient
E. Only (iii) is sufficient
Correct Answer : D. Either of (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) is sufficient
16. Statement: Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday defended her country against
international criticism over an exodus of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims by saying most of
their villages remain intact, and that it’s important to understand that conflict did not break out
anywhere.
Which of the following options abrogates the above statement?

(i) More than 400,000 Rohingya have fled their villages, many of which have been burned.
(ii) Members of the Muslim minority have said soldiers and Buddhist mobs attacked them.
(iii) More than half of Rohingya villages were not affected by the violence.
(iv) Suu Kyi invited the diplomats of other countries to visit those villages so they could learn along with the
government “why are they not at each other’s throats in these particular areas.”
A. Only (i)
B. Both (i) and (ii)
C. Both (i) and (iii)
D. Only (iii)
E. None of these
Correct Answer : B. Both (i) and (ii)
Explanation : In this question, we have to choose an option which negates the above statement.
Option (i) negates the statement as it mentions a fact which proves there was indeed an exodus.
Option (ii) also negates the statement as point out that minorities were attacked.
Option (iii) does not negate the statement but mentions an additional fact which supports the statement
by pointing out that most of the villages are not affected.
Option (iv) also supports the statement as it points out that Suu Ki is ready for third party intervention to
prove her point.
17. Statement: - S. Gurumurthy an economic commentator have said editor Economy has hit rock
bottom, can only revive from here, he further added that demonetization was implemented badly and
claimed that due to a communication error between the Finance Ministry and a confidential cell, black
money holders escaped the demonetization dragnet.
Which of the following options substantiates the Gurumurthy’s take on the present economic situation?
(i) Ruling party’s president Amit Shah told media that the economic slowdown is due to “technical
reasons.”
(ii) Last year Former prime minister Manmohan Singh had predicted an economic slowdown and a
reduction of 2% in the GDP growth rate due to demonetization.

(iii) According to an international business daily, “Despite the fact that global crude oil prices have fallen by
60% in past three years, Indian economy is in bad shape. Savings are being ruined. Jobs are down, growth is
down, investment is down and exports are down.”
A. Only (ii)
B. Only (i)
C. Both (i) and (ii)
D. Both (i) and (iii)
E. All (i), (ii) and (iii)
Correct Answer : D. Both (i) and (iii)
18. Size matters when it comes to extinction risk, with vertebrates which are not too big and not too
small - winning out, say scientists.
Which of the following options substantiates the above statement?
(i) A noted wild life observer said that action is needed to protect animals at both ends of the scale.
(ii) Large animals are well equipped to protect themselves as compared to the smaller ones.
(iii) "I think, for the smallest species, first of all we need to bring higher awareness to them, because the
larger ones get a lot of attention, but the smaller ones get very little," said Prof Ripple an environmental
scientist on the issue of extinction.
A. Only (i)
D. Only (iii)
E. None of these
Correct Answer : C. Both (i) and (iii)
Explanation : In this question we have to choose an option which supports the given statement.
Option (i) supports the statement as it call for a need to protect both large and small animal which means
they must be at some risk.

Option (ii) does not support the given statement which points out that large animal too are facing the risk
of extinction.
Option (iii) also supports the statement because it mentions a fact that the large animals get a lot of
attention for their risk of extinction than smaller animals.
19. Tree lovers and residents of south Delhi's Sarvodaya Enclave are up in arms once again after four
more trees were cut on Aurobindo Marg on Saturday night. Residents say they feel cheated by the
government after they were assured earlier by environment minister Imran Hussain that no more trees
will be felled and a suitable solution will be found to clear the stretch.
Which of the following is can be inferred from the above statement?
(i) Citizens are concerned about the environment and aware of the impact it could have in their lives.
(ii) Citizens of Sarvodaya Enclave are in possession of arms.
(iii) Current Environment minister is not a reliable person.
A. Only (i)
D. Only (iii)
E. None of these
Correct Answer : C. Both (i) and (iii)
Explanation : In this question we have to choose an option which can be inferred from the above
statement.
(i) Can be inferred because it is mentioned in the statement that citizens are protesting after they came to
know about the cutting of trees which clearly shows their concern for the environment.
(ii) Cannot be inferred as nothing of the sort has been mentioned in the statement. Up in arms is used as an
idiom which means they were protesting violently.
(iii) Can also be inferred as it is mentioned in the statement that trees were felled even after Environment
minister’s assurance which clearly shows his unreliability.
20. A recent incident of ceasefire violation by Pakistan took place in the Arnia Sector of Jammu on
Monday which is fifth time since last four days.

Which of the following is an appropriate course of action in light of above statement?
(i) All the schools in Arnia which are located in close proximity from the border shall be closed temporarily.
(ii) India should approach United Nations and ask the international community to declare Pakistan a
terrorist nation.
(iii) Citizens of Arnia district should be warned not to take part in any of the anti-national activities.
A. Only (i)
D. Only (iii)
E. All (i), (ii) and (iii)
Correct Answer : A. Only (i)
Explanation : In this question, we have to choose an option which an appropriate course of action in light
of the given statement is.
Option (i) is an appropriate course of action as this will ensure the safety of school children in that area.
Option (ii) is not a correct course of action as the issue of terrorism is nowhere mentioned in the
statement. Cease fire generally involves two military forces (In this case India and Pakistan).
Option (iii) is also not a correct course of action as we don’t know that the citizens of Arnia sector were
involved in anti-national activities.
21. Statement: - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of the most admired personalities in Indian media.
While he has been praised for his economic policies and various political decisions, the man has also
caught a lot of attention for his amazing personality and stamina.
Which of the following options abrogates the above statement?
(i) PM Modi manage to stay healthy and fit even after so frequent international travelling without breaks
and managing a country as big as India.
(ii) Modi wakes up as early as 5 AM in the morning and continues to work until 10 PM as required.
(iii) Modi is a vegetarian and is very careful about his diet and nutrition.
A. Only (ii)
B. Only (i)

C. Both (i) and (ii)
D. Only (iii)
E. None of these
Correct Answer : E. None of these

Explanation : In this question, we have to choose an option which negates the given statement.
Option (i) does not abrogates the statement as it point out that he is able to stay health and fit and it is also
mentioned in the statement that he is known for his stamina.
Option (ii) also supports the statement as it points out that he has long working hours which is linked with
stamina.
Option (iii) does not negate the statement as its mentions that he is health conscious and careful about his
diet.
22. Statement: The ground water in the locality has been found to contain high level of arsenic making it
dangerous to drink.
Courses of action: I. The people living in the area should be shifted to another area to avoid a catastrophic
situation.
II. The government should make arrangements for supply of safe drinking water.
A. Only I follow.
B. Both I and II follow.
C. Only II follow.
D. Either I or II follow.
E. Neither I nor II follow.
Correct Answer : C. Only II follow

Explanation : Clearly, the contamination of ground water doesn’t provide sufficient grounds to shift
people to other areas. The problem demands creating awareness among people of the dangers of
drinking contaminated water and arranging to provide them safe drinking water. Thus, only course II
follows.
23. A recent noted that China’s foreign minister told officials in Italy that Beijing intends to maintain and
extend its open-door policy to the West. The minister also said that China would continue with its
programme of political and economic changes despite a recent campaign against Western ideas and
foreign aids.
The above passage makes which of the following assumptions?
A. China’s foreign minister asserts that internal change is a matter for only the Chinese to decide.
B. Internal political and economic changes will not be tolerated.
C. China’s external relations with the West will continue despite turmoil at home.
D. Internal changes in China will not follow Western models although foreign trade between them may
continue.

E. China’s foreign minister does not realize that an open-door policy and rejection of Western ideas are
mutually exclusive.
Correct Answer : D. Internal changes in China will not follow Western models although foreign trade
between them may continue.
Explanation : While statement (a) may be inferred, but statement (d) better summarizes the minister’s
assertion. In this case, “open door policy” may signify increased trade since ideas and foreign aid are ruled
out. There is no proof for statement (e) while statement (b) and statement (c) may not be inferred from
the communique.
24. Once a company has established an extensive sales network in a foreign market and therefore has
achieved substantial sales; it seems that these markets should be treated in a fashion very similar to
those in one’s own country. It is, therefore, those countries where only initial sales and representation
have been developed where marketing methods will have to differ from domestic activities.
The above statement assumes that:
A. Sales networks can be the same in both foreign and domestic markets.
B. Extensive sales networks are preferable to less developed ones.
C. Some countries develop economically faster than the others.
D. Larger markets abroad are more adaptable to domestic marketing methods.
E. A study of marketing should consider the adaptability of advertising campaigns in different countries.
Correct Answer : D. Larger markets abroad are more adaptable to domestic marketing methods
Explanation : The assumption is that domestic marketing techniques may be transferable to only those
markets that have substantial sales volume. The words “marketing methods” in the last sentence refer to
the word ‘treated’ in the first sentence.so option (d) is the correct assumption.
25. Expressing serious concern over recent reports on use of drugs by Indian athletes at international
meets, Prime minister has urged sportspersons to “keep way from such temptations”.- A news in daily.
If this statement is true, then which of the following expresses truly the above statement?
A. Our sportspersons are the most important factor in our strategy to achieve excellence in sports.
B. Let no player of athlete take a shortcut in trying to achieve success in sports.
C. A single event of malpractice gave a major jolt to the county’s pride and joy.
D. It is necessary for the PM to show the athletes an ideal way to success in order to earn social repute.
E. It is not possible for the Indian athletes to face competition with athletes from developed countries.
Correct Answer : B. Let no player of athlete take a shortcut in trying to achieve success in sports
Explanation : The Concern of PM indicates that No player should take a shortcut in trying to achieve
success in sports. so statement (b) is the correct answer.

26. “We have formulated a 10 point programme to curb molestation cases against woman and we are
confident of restricting the eve-teasing cases with the help of our sincere cops”- Director general of
Police of city ‘X’.
Which of the following, if true, would weaken the statement?
A. City ‘X’ is known among those cities where they are least crime records.
B. City’X’ is the most populated city in the world.
C. On several occasions women have complained against police cops and have charged them of indulging in
eve-teasing.
D. Literacy rate of city ‘X’ is the highest amongst all cities.
E. Many NGOs are cooperating with the police forces in ensuring a peaceful life in city ‘X’.
Correct Answer : C. On several occasions women have complained against police cops and have charged
them of indulging in eve-teasing.
Explanation : How can the strategy to curb molestation of woman be effective if the responsibility to carry
out the strategy is on the shoulders of those cops who have been accused of heinous charges against
women.
27. The government has decided to instruct the banks to open new branches in such a way that there is
an ebranch of any of the banks in every village of population 1000 an above of a cluster of villages with
population less than 1000 to provide banking services to all the citizens.
Which of the following will weaken the step taken by the government?
A. The private sector banks in India have stepped up their branch expansion activities in rural India.
B. Many government owned banks have surplus manpower in its urban branches.
C. All the banks including those in private sector will follow the government directive.
D. Large number of branches of many government owned banks in the rural areas are making huge losses
every year due to lack of adequate business activities.
E. None of the above
Correct Answer : D. Large number of branches of many government owned banks in the rural areas are
making huge losses every year due to lack of adequate business activities.

Explanation : Option (d) will weaken the step taken by the government. It shows that the conditions of
bank in rural areas are not so good and they suffer huge losses which weakens the above statement.
28. In the question given below, a concept is explained followed by five options. Which of the given
options illustrate the given concept and mark the answer accordingly.
Sociocultural Theory: Sociocultural theory is an emerging theory in psychology that looks at the important
contributions that society makes to individual development. This theory stresses the interaction between
developing people and the culture in which they live. Sociocultural theory also suggests that human
learning is largely a social process.
A. A child learning language skill without the help of society.
B. A budding musician taking advanced level piano lessons from various online sources.
C. One culture teaches children to play with toys, while the other encourages them to play outdoors;
children from both cultures adapt to what their cultures teach them.
D. When a child is first taught to write, he/she might not be able to do it right away.
E. Both (c) and (d)
29. In the following questions, a paragraph is given, followed by five options, each giving a conclusion
which may or may not follow. Choose the one which reflects the conclusion that follows.
An international study of the genetics of 300,000 people has confirmed that physical activity can help
prevent depression and provided some solid evidence that it works the other way. A lack of exercise can
cause depression. Previous studies have found a link between lack of exercise and depression, but none
has shown that a lack of exercise can actually cause depression. It was thought equally possible that being
depressed simply led people to exercise less.
A. Depression causes people to exercise less.
B. New studies have found that depression and exercise are not interrelated.
C. Exercise can prevent depression and lack of it can cause depression.
D. Although there is evidence that exercise can help prevent depression but the evidence for lack of
exercise causing depression is not trustworthy.

E. There are other factors at play regarding exercise and depression. To establish a causal link requires
more research.
Correct Answer : C. Exercise can prevent depression and lack of it can cause depression.
Explanation : 1. An international study of the genetics of 300,000 people has confirmed that physical
activity can help prevent depression and provided some solid evidence that it works the other way. A lack
of exercise can cause depression. Previous studies have found a link between lack of exercise and
depression, but none has shown that a lack of exercise can actually cause depression. It was thought
equally possible that being depressed simply led people to exercise less.
(1) and (2) are opposite of what this passage says. The first part of (4) is correct but the reliability of
evidence regarding lack of exercise causing depression is not discussed. (5) talks about other factors and
more research into the matter which cannot be concluded from the paragraph. (3) is the most appropriate
option and it is what the paragraph is trying to convey.
30. Which of the statements above can be concluded from the given passage?
A. I and V
B. III and VII
C. III and IV
D. III and V
E. I and IV
Correct Answer : A. I and V
Explanation : I and V can be concluded as the passage says about consumers looking for healthy food while
dining in restaurants and food that is basically low in calories. III is not a valid conclusion as the passage
does not mention anything about the service of the restaurants. IV and VII cannot be valid conclusions as
the passage does not mention anything about carbs, fats or health hazards.
31. Read the passage given below and choose the correct option.
Passage: Pollution amounts to slow murder. Regular exposure to industrial and vehicular pollution leads to
life-threatening diseases like asthma, heart problems, cancer and various other disorders. Therefore,
nobody has the right to pollute, rich or poor. Industrial and vehicular pollution is growing rapidly across the
country. It is not just the metropolitan centre’s that are heavily polluted today but also small and medium

towns. Pollution is growing faster than the economy. This is because the western technological model, built
on heavy use of energy and materials, is an inherently highly toxic model. It produces huge amounts of
toxic pollution, which can be controlled only if there is a careful choice of technology and there is
considerable discipline in its use.
Assumption: The pollution level in the western world is considerably more than that in India.
A. If the assumption is definitely true.
B. If the assumption is probably true.
C. If the assumption is definitely false.
D. If the assumption is probably false.
E. If the data are inadequate.
Correct Answer : E. If the data are inadequate.
Explanation : It is possible that Western countries practice discipline in the use of technology and choose it
carefully. So nothing can be assumed about the pollution level in the western world on the basis of the
given passage. Data are inadequate.
Passage: In a recently published report on the condition of health of women in India, it is reported that
while sanitation in urban houses has improved by 70%, in rural areas, still unsanitary habits contribute
greatly towards malnutrition which has retarded the growth of 50 million children in our country. 70% of
the health-related problems faced by the children of primary schools are due to insufficient sanitation.
Polluted air and unsanitary habits result in disease through which approximately 4 lakh children die every
year.
Assumption: India's poverty is responsible for the spreading of disease.
Correct Answer : C. If the assumption is definitely false.


Explanation : The passage talks about how unsanitary methods contribute to the deaths of approximately
4 lakh children every year. It does not mention poverty at all. Hence, the assumption is definitely false.
33. In the question below is a passage followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of
action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in
regard to the problem, policy, etc. Considering the information given in the passage to be true, decide
which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Passage: The typical diet of people has significantly changed over the past few years due to the
prominence of western and other cuisines. People are attracted to foreign foods due to its unfamiliar,
different and new flavor but they are unaware of the health issues caused by the frequent consumption of
these foods. Restaurants and cafes advertise these products because the public thinks it’s trendy however
these trends are becoming roots of certain grim diseases of which the people are conveniently oblivious.
Courses of action:
I. Awareness should be spread about the gloomy side of attractive food.
II. The sale of such harmful foods should be prohibited.
A. Only I follows.
B. Only II follows.
C. Either I or II follows.
D. Both II and III follow
E. Neither I nor II follows.
Correct Answer : A. Only I follows.
Explanation : The passage clearly emphasizes that the problem is that the public is unaware of the adverse
effects of these foods. Hence, course of action I certainly follows. The passage suggests that the foods
cause harm if it is consumed frequently. So, it is inappropriate to stop the sale of such foods. Hence, course
of action II does not follow.
34. Read the passage given below and select the inference(s) that hold true based on the facts in the
passage.
Passage: As the financial storm raised by the U.S. mortgage crisis began to tail away, a new anxiety
engulfed markets around the world. In Tokyo, London, Moscow, New York, everywhere, stocks of both
famous corporations and little known companies has become cheaper. What is the cause of turmoil at this
time? The answer is simple. Market participants were alarmed by the terrible word “recession”. Today, the

whole world keeps an eye on situation in U.S., the country with the most advanced economy. In modern
civilization, the countries’ economies depend on each other and recession transfers from region to region.
A. The world depends on the economy of the U.S.
B. People rely on the economy of U.S. to participate in trading.
C. Recession adversely affects the stock market.
D. The U.S. mortgage crisis resulted in an economic recession around the world.
E. None of the above.
Correct Answer : C. Recession adversely affects the stock market.
Explanation : The passage infers that the stock market became cheaper as the people were getting aware
of an upcoming recession. So, option 3 is the correct inference. Option 1 is wrong because the passage
states that all countries’ economies are depended on each other. On similar note, option 2 is also incorrect.
The first statement suggests that the US mortgage crisis have been taken care of when the wind of
recession is starting to blow. Also, the recession is expected to begin in the US, so option 4 is also not
implicit.
35. The critical reasoning question is based on a short argument, a set of statements, or a plan of action.
For each question, select the best answer of the choices given and explain why the chosen answer is the
right fit. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from
commonly known facts.
Statements: Indian Defense Ministry purchased 36 new Rafale fighter Aircrafts from the French company
Dassault Aviation. The Fighter jets will be modified by France to cater Indian Air Force needs and Rafale is
expected to be the most capable fighter aircraft India has ever had. The India-France ties have always been
strategic but amicable.
Which of the following assertions can definitely be drawn from the above statements?
A. India and France are walking into an air force war.
B. Indian Defense Ministry is relying on France for Aviation equipments.
C. Dassault Aviation has an amicable relationship with Indian Defense Ministry.
D. India never had an Aircraft as capable as Rafael.
E. France sold the jets to India because they needed modification.

Correct Answer : D. India never had an Aircraft as capable as Rafael.
Explanation : Option 1 and 5 clearly oppose the facts of the statement, therefore they can be eliminated.
The statements imply that India is purchasing 36 aircrafts from France and hence we cannot infer that
Indian Defense ministry is depending on French Aviation equipments. Hence option 2 is incorrect. The last
statement suggests that India and France have amicable relations but the relationship of Indian Defense
ministry and Dassault Aviation is not specified. Hence option 3 is also incorrect. The second statement
mentions Rafael as the most capable aircraft that India has ever had, which implies that India never had a
better one before.
36. A survey has shown that Australia is an increasingly popular study destination with international
students from worldwide. Any institution is distinguished based on its approach to practical and career-
orientated training, also its adaption to new technologies and facilities for teaching, training, and
research. Australia is home to such institutions which are some of the world’s finest universities and
produces graduates who have degrees and educations that are respected and valued across the world.
Which among the following suggest that Australia has some of the world’s best universities?
A. Australian institutes adapt new technologies and have facilities for teaching, training, and research.
B. Australia produces graduates that are respected and valued across the world.
C. Australian degrees and education are more valued than the other countries.
D. Australian institutes offer more practical and career-oriented training.
E. All of these.
Correct Answer : E. All of these
Explanation : Any institution is distinguished based on its approach to practical and career-orientated
training, also its adaption to new technologies and facilities for teaching, training, and research. The
universities are rated based on their value of education and degrees in the outer world. And also, the
quality of the institution can be stated by their graduates or alumni.
37. Read the passage given below and select the inference(s) that hold true based on the facts in the
passage.
Passage: Countless legal standards ask what the ‘reasonable person’ would do. But who is this person? The
reasonable person is not just the average person. That’s easily seen. Sometimes, average people do
unreasonable things. This insight has led theorists to propose the reasonable person as some ‘ideal
person’, such as the virtuous person, the person who achieves the best consequences, or the person who
acts in accord with moral duty. But this is all too quick. The reasonable person isn’t just the average person,

but neither is it simply the ideal person. Instead, the ‘reasonable person’ represents someone who
is both common and good.
Inferences:
I. A common individual with the basic sense of moral duty is a reasonable person.
II. A reasonable person is both an average and an ideal person.
III. A person who does not do unreasonable thing is a reasonable person.
A. Only inference I is true.
B. Only inference II is true.
C. Both I and II are true.
D. All of them are true.
E. None of them is true
Correct Answer : A. Only inference I is true.
Explanation : The last line of the passage helps us to infer that a common individual, who is good with
respect to the definition of good as stated in the passage, is a reasonable person. Hence, inference I is true.
The passage suggests that a reasonable person is not just average or ideal but rather common and good.
Therefore, inference II is not implicit. It is given that doing unreasonable things isn’t the call for
reasonability or the opposite; since a person doing reasonable things may lack certain virtues of an ideal
person and may or may not be considered reasonable. Hence, inference III is also incorrect.
right fit.
Statement: Erosion of America's farmland by wind and water has been a problem since settlers first put the
prairies and grasslands under the low in the nineteenth century. By the 1930s, more than 282 million acres
of farmland were damaged by erosion. After 40 years of conservation efforts, soil erosion has accelerated
due to new demands placed on the land by heavy crop production. In the years ahead, soil erosion and the
pollution problems it causes are likely to replace petroleum scarcity as the nation's most critical natural
resource problem.
Which of the following do you think is the most suited conclusion of this passage?
A. Pollution is the main problem faced by America since 1930.


B. Petroleum is causing heavy soil erosion and pollution problems.
C. America's farmland has been suffering from erosion which is only increasing day by day.
D. America lost its 282 million acres of farmland due to erosion.
E. After 40 years of conservation efforts, soil erosion has improved.
Correct Answer : C. America's farmland has been suffering from erosion which is only increasing day by
day.
Explanation : America's farmland has been suffering from erosion which is only increasing day by day.
From the given passage we know that America's farmland is suffering from erosion since 1930. There has
been a lot of pressure on the farmland due to massive crop production which only worsens the erosion
that's why its increasing day by day which is given in option 3). Option 1) is wrong because erosion is the
main problem faced by America since 1930. Option 5) I also wrong as erosion has not improved over the
years. Options 2) and 4) are also wrong.
right fit.
Statement: RMS Titanic was a passenger liner that struck an iceberg on her maiden voyage from
Southampton, England to New York City, and sank on 15th April 1912, resulting in the deaths of 1,517
people in one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history.
Why do you think Titanic sank when it got hit by an iceberg?
A. Titanic sank because the iceberg was huge.
B. Titanic was not unsinkable.
C. Titanic's motors failed
D. Titanic was made by a special metal which in contact with iceberg made it sink.
E. Titanic had inexperienced sailors
Correct Answer : D. Titanic was made by a special metal which in contact with iceberg made it sink.
Explanation : Titanic was made by a special metal which in contact with iceberg made it sink. When Titanic
got hit by the big iceberg, its metal which was in contact started turn into brittle and all motors stopped
working. Option 1) is not completely wrong, it is one of the reason why titanic sank but the most suited
answer is option 4).

40. Below each question is given two statements (I) and (II). These statements may be either
independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these
statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the
following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.
Statements:
I) Rohan was diagnosed with diarrhoea and was bedridden for 2 weeks.
II) Rohan ate junk every day skipping his healthy homemade food.
A. The statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. Both the statements I and II are the effects of independent causes.
E. none of the above
Correct Answer : B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
Explanation : Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect. Here, eating junk food everyday
(statement I) is the cause of diarrhoea (statement II). In statement II, Rohan ate junk every day and skipped
homemade healthy food because of which he was diagnosed with diarrhoea and was bedridden for 2
weeks. Thus this makes it clear that statement II is the cause for the effect mentioned in statement I.
41. In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both
the statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following.
Assertion (A): White revolution was started in 1970.
Reason(R): After the independence, India suffered in economy and agriculture.
A. Both A and R are correct but R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
E. Both A and R are false.
Correct Answer : A. Both A and R are correct but R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation : Both A and R are correct but R is the correct explanation of A. Here, the reason is the correct
explanation of the assertion. After India got independence, it became economically and socially weak. Later
on, operation flood started in 1970 to increase milk production in India. Operation flood also called the
White Revolution was a great success for the economy and agriculture. Thus both the statements are
correct and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
42. In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both
the statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following.
Assertion (A): Mount Everest is Earth's highest mountain above sea level.
Reason(R): Mount Everest is always covered in snow and ice.
A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Correct Answer : B. Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Explanation : Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation of A. Option 2) says that both
assertion(A) and the Reason(R) are correct but (R)is not the correct explanation of the (A). Both (A) and (R)
are true facts but both statements are not related to each other than the fact that both are about Mount
Everest. (A) says that Mount Everest is Earth's highest mountain above sea level which is true but according
to the (R) it says Mount Everest is always covered in snow and ice which is also true but it is not the correct
explanation for (A). Everest covered in snow has nothing to do with it being the highest mountain above
sea level. Rest all options are wrong.
43. In the questions below are given statements followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and
III. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or
further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. Consider the information given in the statement to
be true, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statements :
There is still no proper water supply and electricity in some villages.
Courses of action:

I. Dams must be constructed in the villages.
II. Awareness must be created among the public about the condition of the rural areas.
III. Government has come up with schemes to reduce water pollution.
A. Only I follows.
B. Only II follows.
C. Only III follows.
D. Both I and II follows.
E. All of the above follow
Correct Answer : D. Both I and II follows
Explanation : Here, the first and second course of action follows the given statement. Improper water
supply and electricity in villages are mentioned in the statement. To overcome this, dams must be created
which will help in conserving water and provide them with water supply as mentioned in statement I.
Statement II says that awareness must be created among the public so that they can help people in the
village, so this follows. In statement III, the action given is completely out of context and so it does not
follow.
44. In the questions below are given statements followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and
III. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or
further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. Consider the information given in the statement to
be true, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement:
Present generation kids are missing out on all the fun of outdoor games.
Courses of action:
I. Schools must have a 2 hours games period every day.
II. Parents should encourage their children to play outdoors.
III. Kids must be given I-pads and video games.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows.


D. Both I and II follow.
E. All of the above follow.
Correct Answer : D. Both I and II follow.
Explanation : Here, for the given statement, only the first and the second course of action follows. In the
statement, it tells about present generation kids who are missing out all fun of outdoor games. The first
course of action tells that schools must have a compulsory 2 hours games period every day so that children
can play outdoors and will know the joy of playing. The second statement also follows as it tells about
parents who should encourage their children to play outdoors. Thus from the given course of actions only I
and II follow.
45. A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be
true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the
given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement?
Statement: Fertilizer maintains soil fertility, so the farmer can continue to grow nutritious crops and
healthy crops. Farmers turn to fertilizers because these substances contain plant nutrients such as
nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.Fertilizers have been used since the start of agriculture.
Inference:
I) Fertilizers are very harmful and support soil erosion.
II) Farmers use natural methods for crop cultivation rather than artificial means.
A. Only inference I follow.
B. Only inference II follows.
C. Both inference I and II follow.
D. None of the inferences follows.
E. none of the above
Correct Answer : B. Only inference II follows
Explanation : A fertilizer is any material of natural and synthetic origin. Using fertilisers reduces the risk of
damaging the plants and inducing harmful chemicals in them. Therefore, farmers use fertilisers as it’s a
natural method of nourishing the plants. The inference I is wrong because it's not a fertilizer but pesticide
which is harmful and creates soil erosion.
46. In the question below are given statements followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III.
A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further

action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. Consider the information given in the statement to be true,
decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statements:
Most of today's generation people have no interest in elections.
Courses of action:
I. The election is not meant for younger generations.
II. Today's generation must be made aware of the importance of the vote.
III. Today's generation must be made involved in social work.
A. Only I follows.
B. Only II follows
E. All of the above follows.
Correct Answer : B. Only II follows
Explanation : Here, only the second course of action follows the given statement. In the above statement,
it is mentioned about the youth who are not having interest in elections. Statement I does not follow
because it will be completely wrong to say that they are not meant for the younger generation. Statement
III is a correct statement but it does not directly follow the statement as the topic is about election and the
statement is illustrating social work. Only II follows because it is directly discussing the importance of vote
that should be known to the present generation.
right fit.
Statements:
David: I always study in the morning as my mind is very fresh at that time. All that I study goes to my mind
immediately.
Carl: I study only at night. I can't wake up in the morning. I prefer completing all my work and the go to
sleep.

What do you derive from the above dialogue?
A. David and Carl both burn the midnight oil.
B. David and Carl have contradictory thoughts
C. Both David and Carl are talking about their best time to study.
D. David and Carl do not like to study.
E. David and Carl have similar thoughts.
Correct Answer : C. Both David and Carl are talking about their best time to study
Explanation : Both David and Carl are talking about their best time to study. Here, David says that he
studies early in the morning because he can grasp faster in the morning whereas Carl says that he
completes all his work in the night because he can’t wake up in the morning. Both of them are talking
about their study time.
Option 1 is wrong because only Carl studies at night.
Option 2 is wrong because they don’t have contradictory thoughts, they are just expressing their thoughts.
Options 4 and 5 are also wrong because neither they have similar thoughts nor they do not like to study.
48. In the question below is given statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. A
course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further
action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. Consider the information given in the statement to be true,
decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement: The dodo bird is extinct, Bengal tigers are next in line.
Courses of action:
I. Awareness must be created among the public.
II. National parks and protected areas must be created for them.
III. The killing of animals must be banned.
A. Only I follow.
B. Only II follows.


E. All of the above follows.
Correct Answer : E. All of the above follows
Explanation : Here, all the possible courses follow according to the given statement. It is mentioned that
the Bengal tigers are on the verge of extinction. To protect them, first people must be made aware of the
situation. The governing body must construct more protected areas and national parks so that they have a
safe place to live and killing them must be banned. Thus I, II and III follow.
Passage: The prospects for the Indian economy this year will be influenced by the behaviour of the
monsoon and expansion of commerce and trade. The Tenth Plan has envisaged the growth target of 8%. If
the agriculture sector does well and the world trade conditions improve, then it is possible to achieve a
growth of 6-7 %. We need to improve our economy and aim at a higher rate of growth in order to feed our
population, maintain the standard of living and improve the quality of life. It is now more than 10 years we
adopted reforms. We need to go forward in liberalization but we cannot throw open the market for
everything. There are sectors like village industries which need protection.
Assumption: The economic growth last year was below 6 percent.
Correct Answer : A. If the assumption is definitely true.
Explanation : The passage does not say anything about last year's economic growth rate. But the sentence
"if the agriculture sector does well and the world trade conditions improve, then it is possible to achieve a
growth of 6-7 %" implies that there has been a growth of less than 6% in the last year. Hence, the
assumption is definitely true.
50. In the following question, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following.
Assertion (A): In the past few months, the government has released many new schemes for the public.
Reason(R): We have General elections happening this year.


A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Correct Answer : B. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
Explanation : Both A and R are correct but R is the correct explanation of A. Here, both the statements are
given are correct but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. The assertion says that the
government released many schemes for the public which is true. The reason statement which says that we
have a general election this year is also true but it cannot be said that it is the sole reason that explains the
newly released schemes. Thus, both the statements are correct but the reason is not the correct
explanation of the assertion.

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Reasoning Logical Reasoning Practice Questions 2021

Which of the following statements, if true, strengthens the given argument?

2. Which of the following assumption explains the status quo?

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D) Indian government has waived off all the loans on farmers.

E. Other than given options.

Correct Answer : C. Only C

A. Only course of action I follows

B. Only course of action II follows

C. Both I and II follow

D. Both II and III follow

E. None of them follow

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C. Both B and D follow.

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Correct Answer : B. None follows.

Explanation : The correct answer is option B, i.e. None follows.

‘Inference’ is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

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A. Only III follows

B. Both I and III follow

Correct Answer : A. Only III follows

Explanation : The correct answer is option A, i.e. Only III follows.

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D. All cannot be inferred.

E. All can be inferred.

Correct Answer : D. All cannot be inferred.

Explanation : The correct answer is option D, i.e. All cannot be inferred.

‘Inference’ is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

A. A child learning language skill without the help of society.

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E. Both (c) and (d)

A. Depression causes people to exercise less.

C. Exercise can prevent depression and lack of it can cause depression.

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B. III and VII

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Correct Answer : A. I and V

Correct Answer : E. II and VI

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Correct Answer : C. VII

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According to the passage, which of the following is true?

B. The italics part is the assumption of the underlined part.

D. The italics part is the inference of the bold part.

E. The underlined part is the conclusion of the italics part.

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Who exactly is sitting to immediate right of E?

(i) I and II together

(ii) II and III together

(iii) II and IV together

(iv) IV and I together

A. Either (i) or (ii) is sufficient

B. Either (ii) or (iv) is sufficient

C. Only (iv) is sufficient

D. Either of (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) is sufficient

E. Only (iii) is sufficient

Correct Answer : D. Either of (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) is sufficient

Which of the following options abrogates the above statement?