Home › Quizzes › Logical Reasoning - Mixed Test

Logical Reasoning - Mixed Test

Mixed test covering logical reasoning including argument analysis, statement evaluation, conclusions, assumptions, inferences, and verbal reasoning patterns.

27 Questions Published
Play Quiz Practise this topic out loud

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the option that is the odd one.

  1. Dirty linen washed in public
  2. Insiders trading by SEBI
  3. Adultery committed within a family
  4. Public abuses shed in a national broad cast
  5. A bilious mudslinger
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.

The realm of infinity has been explored by physicists and mathematicians alike but

  1. both have discovered the true secret
  2. they have been painfully unsuccessful at it
  3. they have not fully understood it
  4. the casual factors have never led themselves to subjugation
  5. it remains essentially an abstract mathematical concept
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

Annoyed as he was, he stalked off when I finished, leaving his remonstrance behind in the form of several scratches on my hands and wrists.

  1. expressing his numbness
  2. challenging my identity
  3. protesting against my arguments
  4. deterring my obnoxious advances
  5. keeping his scruples
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the option that is the odd one.

  1. Trail blazers set the trend.
  2. Fashion cuts more apparel than the man.
  3. All the designers this year have gone berserk over the skirts.
  4. Designer boutiques have been a favourite of all times.
  5. Mannequins are used to display garments.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

Everyone who thinks he or she is indispensable ultimately catches a tartar.

  1. stops somewhere
  2. meets a person who is more than a match for him
  3. gains his meet
  4. destroys himself
  5. earns more enemies than friends
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the option that is the odd one.

  1. Laissez faire
  2. Caveat emptor
  3. Ad valorem
  4. Coup de Grace
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

He doesn't seem to have a proclivity for discernment. We were very friendly until we had that terrible quarrel. But that's all water under the bridge now.

  1. a poise of a jingoist
  2. an aptitude for good judgment
  3. has a way with the odd lot
  4. a show up at odd moments
  5. equanimity
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

Enough of your carelessness! I have been asking you to mend your manners but you wouldn't listen. This is a list of jobs you're expected to perform daily - just give it a double O and get off your bum.

  1. read it and take action accordingly
  2. look at it and get started
  3. relax and think
  4. get lost for good
  5. give it a thought and take your pick
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

There were people in the limelight but the Foreign Office acted as a grey eminence influencing cabinet decisions during the last government.

  1. a stand by arrangement
  2. a dangerous question
  3. a Greek gift
  4. shady bootlegger
  5. the backseat driver
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

Sometimes his clovery state takes an 'about turn' and the pink and prime of his health becomes nervy. He then generally says I'm feeling only middling these days.

  1. feeling his damnedest
  2. feeling fairly well
  3. feeling on the ninth cloud
  4. serenity
  5. dejection
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

“Look before you leap” reflects an attitude expressed in such a saying as:

  1. 'Forewarned is forearmed'.
  2. 'A stitch in time saves nine'.
  3. 'No pain, no gain'.
  4. 'Fools rush where the angles fear to tread'.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

As a mother I know that parents are supposed to temper their love with wisdom, discipline and patience.

  1. to replace their love
  2. to unsully their affection
  3. to moderate, as conditions require, their love
  4. to take the bull by the horns
  5. hold out their love
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

He decided to light out for the country, unsure of what had instigated his departure, knowing only that he needed to escape civilization for a time.

  1. what calmed him down
  2. what enlightened him
  3. what provoked him to leave
  4. what goaded him to settle down
  5. who compelled him to leave
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.

It's nice to be important but

  1. one should not relegate his social duties to the background
  2. we must not crave for self-praise
  3. let us not forget our unfortunate poor brethren
  4. it's more important to be nice
  5. it's the inner worth that matters more
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the option that is the odd one.

  1. Worried and reflective
  2. Temperamental and obstinate
  3. Quiet and pacific
  4. Stormy and placid
  5. Lethargic and indolent
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In making decisions about important questions it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the question. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the questions. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question. The question below is 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 (1) if only argument I is strong; give answer (2) if only argument II is strong; give answer (3) if one could weaken the other; give answer (4) if neither I nor II is strong; and give answer (5) if both I and II are strong.

Statement: Should we teach moral education in schools?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Why not? Do you think the home is the best place for that?
II. No. We should not. Immoral teachers cannot impart moral education.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the question below a statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the assumption given and decide which of the choices about implicitness of assumption is true.

Most of the parents desire to put their children in English medium schools vis-a-vis regional language schools.
Assumptions:
I. The quality of education in English medium schools is better than that in regional language schools.
II. Regional language classrooms are very crowded.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit
  2. If only assumption II is implicit
  3. If neither I nor II is implicit
  4. If both the assumptions are implicit
  5. If either one, but not both has to be implicit
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the question below a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

The government is thinking on a proposal to withdraw tax incentives on popular savings schemes like N.S.C., post/bank deposits etc.
I. The government may withdraw tax incentives on these schemes.
II. The government may not withdraw tax incentives on these schemes.

  1. If only conclusion I follows
  2. If only conclusion II follows
  3. If either conclusion I or II follows
  4. If both the conclusions follow
  5. If neither of the conclusions follow
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments, so far as they relate to the question. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question. The question below is 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 (1) if only argument I is strong; give answer (2) if only argument II is strong; give answer (3) if one could weaken the other; give answer (4) if neither I nor II is strong; and give answer (5) if both I and II are strong.

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

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments, so far as they relate to the question. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question. The question below is 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 (1) if only argument I is strong; give answer (2) if only argument II is strong; give answer (3) if one could weaken the other; give answer (4) if neither I nor II is strong; and give answer (5) if both I and II are strong.
Statement:
In India employees should be prevented from participating in the management of the factory ?
Reasoning :
I. Yes , the current management theory
II. Not , many workers are illiterate | Therefore , their contribution would not have any value

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments, so far as they relate to the question. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question. The question below is 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 (1) if only argument I is strong; give answer (2) if only argument II is strong; give answer (3) if one could weaken the other; give answer (4) if neither I nor II is strong; and give answer (5) if both I and II are strong.

Statement:
Should kissing and nudity be shown in Indian films?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It is being shown all over the world.
II. No. It will damage the moral fibre of the Indian society.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments, so far as they relate to the question. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question. The question below is 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 (1) if only argument I is strong; give answer (2) if only argument II is strong; give answer (3) if one could weaken the other; give answer (4) if neither I nor II is strong; and give answer (5) if both I and II are strong.

Statement:
Should religion be taught in our schools?
Arguments:
I. Yes, do the parents not wish to develop their wards into mature individuals?
II. No, how can one dream of such a step when we want the young generation to fulfill its role in the coming 21st century.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments, so far as they relate to the question. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question. The question below is 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 (1) if only argument I is strong; give answer (2) if only argument II is strong; give answer (3) if one could weaken the other; give answer (4) if neither I nor II is strong; and give answer (5) if both I and II are strong.

Statement:
Should non–vegetarian food be totally banned in our country?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is expensive and therefore it is beyond the means of most people in our country.
II. No, nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The question that follows has a conclusion followed by two statements A and B.

Mark (1): if statement A alone is adequate to arrive at the conclusion
Mark (2): if statement B alone is adequate to arrive at the conclusion
Mark (3): if both statements A and B are required to arrive at the conclusion
Mark (4): if both statements are insufficient to draw the conclusion
Mark (5): if either A alone or B alone is adequate

The most widely encountered colour in the world is white.
A. Almost 80% of all printed matter has white colour.
B. Green is the second most widely encountered colour.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The question that follows has a conclusion followed by two statements A and B.

Mark (1): if statement A alone is adequate to arrive at the conclusion
Mark (2): if statement B alone is adequate to arrive at the conclusion
Mark (3): if both statements A and B are required to arrive at the conclusion
Mark (4): if both statements are insufficient to draw the conclusion
Mark (5): if either A alone or B alone is adequate

Cardiac arrest is the most common cause of mortality.
A. Before any death occurs, the heart stops functioning.
B. Cardiac problems are prevalent among a majority of the older population.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 26 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the question below a statement is followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions and decide which of the choices about implicitness of assumption is true.

Safety and health practices in many Indian companies are well below the international standards.
Assumptions:
I. International standards of health and safety are ideal and unrealistic.
II. Indian organisations do not consider safety and health management as their prime social obligation.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit
  2. If only assumption II is implicit
  3. If neither I nor II is implicit
  4. If both the assumptions are implicit
  5. If either one, but not both has to be implicit
Question 27 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given passage is followed by two inferences which can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.

It is a miracle that Pakistan has agreed to sign a treaty with India regarding the Kashmir problem. It can be signed any day now.
Inferences:
I. Earlier it was not possible to sign the treaty regarding the Kashmir problem.
II. The treaty was not signed between India and Pakistan when the above statement was made.

  1. If only inference I follows
  2. If only inference II follows
  3. If neither inference I nor II follows
  4. If both inferences follow
  5. If either one, but not both, follows
← Back to Quizzes