Verbal and Logical Reasoning
Tests verbal comprehension, logical deduction, and qualitative reasoning through passages, proverbs, idioms, and scenario-based questions.
Questions
Which two sayings express similar views?
Directions: Read the given statements and answer the question that follows.
A. Two of a trade seldom agree.
B. Let us see which way the wind blows.
C. Death keeps no calendar.
D. It takes two to make a quarrel.
- B and C
- A and C
- B and D
- A and D
Newton was careless about worldly fame because
Directions: Read the following scenarios and answer the question that follows:
Scenario – 1
Newton lived to a ripe age and earned great fame. He was elected as the member of the Parliament, but he did not care for worldly fame and he was never proud of his vast knowledge. Whatever knowledge he had, was very little in comparison to what is still to be learnt. He said, “I think myself to be a child who is playing on the seashore and is picking a small pebble from here and there whereas the vast ocean of truth lies unexplored before me.
Scenario 2
Socrates was a Greek philosopher. He was never angry. He thought that a short tempered man is like a wild animal. His wife was short tempered. One day she flew into a great rage. She began to insult her husband. Socrates decided that he would remain calm. He went out and sat at the door-sill. He paid no heed to the words of his wife. His wife came out and emptied a bucket of water on him. On seeing this, the passers-by laughed and Socrates also laughed and said, “I was expecting this because after thunder comes rain.”
- he had materialistic desires
- he was not money minded
- he was a philosopher
- he was roaming on the seashore
Which of these words best describes the interpersonal relationship described in the second scenario?
Directions: Read the following scenarios and answer the question that follows:
Scenario – 1
Newton lived to a ripe age and earned great fame. He was elected as the member of the Parliament, but he did not care for worldly fame and he was never proud of his vast knowledge. Whatever knowledge he had, was very little in comparison to what is still to be learnt. He said, “I think myself to be a child who is playing on the seashore and is picking a small pebble from here and there whereas the vast ocean of truth lies unexplored before me.
Scenario 2
Socrates was a Greek philosopher. He was never angry. He thought that a short tempered man is like a wild animal. His wife was short tempered. One day she flew into a great rage. She began to insult her husband. Socrates decided that he would remain calm. He went out and sat at the door-sill. He paid no heed to the words of his wife. His wife came out and emptied a bucket of water on him. On seeing this, the passers-by laughed and Socrates also laughed and said, “I was expecting this because after thunder comes rain.”
- Love
- Hatred
- Inaction
- Habit
The final (the second) paragraph of the essay shows that
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
Discipline
Discipline is the watchword of a proper social life. Men living in a society need to follow certain rules which may help in smooth functioning of the social set up and thus following of the rules is what is called discipline. Those who are the members of such an institution also feel a sense of satisfaction and pride that they belong to a disciplined body. But, to be disciplined means to adjust to curtailment of certain liberties in order to accommodate the liberty of brother members.
We are social beings, have our liberties, but have to keep our liberties under control and within limits, so that the liberty of others is not disturbed. Even in personal life a disciplined routine keeps us healthy. Therefore man, who is a social being, has to follow the rules, the violation of which will bring chaos and confusion.
- we are unsocial beings
- we should disturb the liberties of others
- we should keep ourselves under control
- we have our liberties at the cost of others
Violation of the rules
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
Discipline
Discipline is the watchword of a proper social life. Men living in a society need to follow certain rules which may help in smooth functioning of the social set up and thus following of the rules is what is called discipline. Those who are the members of such an institution also feel a sense of satisfaction and pride that they belong to a disciplined body. But, to be disciplined means to adjust to curtailment of certain liberties in order to accommodate the liberty of brother members.
We are social beings, have our liberties, but have to keep our liberties under control and within limits, so that the liberty of others is not disturbed. Even in personal life a disciplined routine keeps us healthy. Therefore man, who is a social being, has to follow the rules, the violation of which will bring chaos and confusion.
- creates chaos and confusion in the society
- spoils the thinking of others
- creates instability in the organisation
- creates disturbance in the individual’s mind
Discipline is the watch word of a proper social life. So, it means
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
Discipline
Discipline is the watchword of a proper social life. Men living in a society need to follow certain rules which may help in smooth functioning of the social set up and thus following of the rules is what is called discipline. Those who are the members of such an institution also feel a sense of satisfaction and pride that they belong to a disciplined body. But, to be disciplined means to adjust to curtailment of certain liberties in order to accommodate the liberty of brother members.
We are social beings, have our liberties, but have to keep our liberties under control and within limits, so that the liberty of others is not disturbed. Even in personal life a disciplined routine keeps us healthy. Therefore man, who is a social being, has to follow the rules, the violation of which will bring chaos and confusion.
- following certain rules
- working according to your choice
- acting swiftly and thoughtlessly
- thinking of self before others
We as social beings, as referred in the above paragraph, learn the importance of
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
Discipline
Discipline is the watchword of a proper social life. Men living in a society need to follow certain rules which may help in smooth functioning of the social set up and thus following of the rules is what is called discipline. Those who are the members of such an institution also feel a sense of satisfaction and pride that they belong to a disciplined body. But, to be disciplined means to adjust to curtailment of certain liberties in order to accommodate the liberty of brother members.
We are social beings, have our liberties, but have to keep our liberties under control and within limits, so that the liberty of others is not disturbed. Even in personal life a disciplined routine keeps us healthy. Therefore man, who is a social being, has to follow the rules, the violation of which will bring chaos and confusion.
- being social beings
- obeying certain rules for the sake of others
- allowing others to enjoy their liberties
- keeping discipline at a bay
The text is described as a
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
Discipline
Discipline is the watchword of a proper social life. Men living in a society need to follow certain rules which may help in smooth functioning of the social set up and thus following of the rules is what is called discipline. Those who are the members of such an institution also feel a sense of satisfaction and pride that they belong to a disciplined body. But, to be disciplined means to adjust to curtailment of certain liberties in order to accommodate the liberty of brother members.
We are social beings, have our liberties, but have to keep our liberties under control and within limits, so that the liberty of others is not disturbed. Even in personal life a disciplined routine keeps us healthy. Therefore man, who is a social being, has to follow the rules, the violation of which will bring chaos and confusion.
- code of conduct
- source of destroying freedom
- kind of limit
- system of keeping proper control
Which conclusion can be drawn from both scenarios?
Directions: Read the following scenarios and answer the question that follows:
Scenario – 1
Newton lived to a ripe age and earned great fame. He was elected as the member of the Parliament, but he did not care for worldly fame and he was never proud of his vast knowledge. Whatever knowledge he had, was very little in comparison to what is still to be learnt. He said, “I think myself to be a child who is playing on the seashore and is picking a small pebble from here and there whereas the vast ocean of truth lies unexplored before me.
Scenario 2
Socrates was a Greek philosopher. He was never angry. He thought that a short tempered man is like a wild animal. His wife was short tempered. One day she flew into a great rage. She began to insult her husband. Socrates decided that he would remain calm. He went out and sat at the door-sill. He paid no heed to the words of his wife. His wife came out and emptied a bucket of water on him. On seeing this, the passers-by laughed and Socrates also laughed and said, “I was expecting this because after thunder comes rain.”
- There is only one path to a successful life.
- The policy of “tit for tat’ should be adopted.
- Humility pays in the long run.
- Pride and anger ruin one’s life.
Which saying warns people to remember life?
Directions: Read the given statements and answer the question that follows.
A. Two of a trade seldom agree.
B. Let us see which way the wind blows.
C. Death keeps no calendar.
D. It takes two to make a quarrel.
- D
- C
- A
- B
Which of the following options is correct to prove the reason for the laughter of passers-by in the second scenario?
Directions: Read the following scenarios and answer the question that follows:
Scenario – 1
Newton lived to a ripe age and earned great fame. He was elected as the member of the Parliament, but he did not care for worldly fame and he was never proud of his vast knowledge. Whatever knowledge he had, was very little in comparison to what is still to be learnt. He said, “I think myself to be a child who is playing on the seashore and is picking a small pebble from here and there whereas the vast ocean of truth lies unexplored before me.
Scenario 2
Socrates was a Greek philosopher. He was never angry. He thought that a short tempered man is like a wild animal. His wife was short tempered. One day she flew into a great rage. She began to insult her husband. Socrates decided that he would remain calm. He went out and sat at the door-sill. He paid no heed to the words of his wife. His wife came out and emptied a bucket of water on him. On seeing this, the passers-by laughed and Socrates also laughed and said, “I was expecting this because after thunder comes rain.”
- They saw Socrates sitting at the doorsill.
- They heard the sounds of shouting from inside the house of Socrates.
- They found Socrates laughing and laughing.
- They saw Socrates’ wife pouring water on him.
The word “picking up a small pebble” is about which attribute of Newton?
Directions: Read the following scenarios and answer the question that follows:
Scenario – 1
Newton lived to a ripe age and earned great fame. He was elected as the member of the Parliament, but he did not care for worldly fame and he was never proud of his vast knowledge. Whatever knowledge he had, was very little in comparison to what is still to be learnt. He said, “I think myself to be a child who is playing on the seashore and is picking a small pebble from here and there whereas the vast ocean of truth lies unexplored before me.
Scenario 2
Socrates was a Greek philosopher. He was never angry. He thought that a short tempered man is like a wild animal. His wife was short tempered. One day she flew into a great rage. She began to insult her husband. Socrates decided that he would remain calm. He went out and sat at the door-sill. He paid no heed to the words of his wife. His wife came out and emptied a bucket of water on him. On seeing this, the passers-by laughed and Socrates also laughed and said, “I was expecting this because after thunder comes rain.”
- Pride
- Humility
- Friendly
- Conflicting
We should learn the value of discipline for the benefit of
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
Discipline
Discipline is the watchword of a proper social life. Men living in a society need to follow certain rules which may help in smooth functioning of the social set up and thus following of the rules is what is called discipline. Those who are the members of such an institution also feel a sense of satisfaction and pride that they belong to a disciplined body. But, to be disciplined means to adjust to curtailment of certain liberties in order to accommodate the liberty of brother members.
We are social beings, have our liberties, but have to keep our liberties under control and within limits, so that the liberty of others is not disturbed. Even in personal life a disciplined routine keeps us healthy. Therefore man, who is a social being, has to follow the rules, the violation of which will bring chaos and confusion.
- selfish people
- keeping fingers crossed
- undisciplined people
- a proper social life
Which of the following strategies solved the problem of Socrates?
Directions: Read the following scenarios and answer the question that follows:
Scenario – 1
Newton lived to a ripe age and earned great fame. He was elected as the member of the Parliament, but he did not care for worldly fame and he was never proud of his vast knowledge. Whatever knowledge he had, was very little in comparison to what is still to be learnt. He said, “I think myself to be a child who is playing on the seashore and is picking a small pebble from here and there whereas the vast ocean of truth lies unexplored before me.
Scenario 2
Socrates was a Greek philosopher. He was never angry. He thought that a short tempered man is like a wild animal. His wife was short tempered. One day she flew into a great rage. She began to insult her husband. Socrates decided that he would remain calm. He went out and sat at the door-sill. He paid no heed to the words of his wife. His wife came out and emptied a bucket of water on him. On seeing this, the passers-by laughed and Socrates also laughed and said, “I was expecting this because after thunder comes rain.”
- Retaliation
- Confrontation
- Calmness
- Friendliness
If Satya withdraws some books from his school library and he loses them, which of the following, is most likely to be the immediate effect of his loss?
- He may have to pay penalty.
- The other students may not be able to make use of those books.
- The librarian may seek his termination from the school.
- He may be charged for having kept the books at home.
Which of the following statements expresses the ideal relationship between the “house mistresses” and “their maids”?
- Some house mistresses and some maids are people with integrity.
- All house mistresses are people with integrity.
- Some house mistresses are people with integrity.
- All maids are people with integrity.
“The Nightingale of India” is synonymous to us, as the top most singer of Indian origin named Lata Mangeshkar. Which of the following would not be an example of such a reference?
- Florence Nightingale - the Lady with the Lamp
- Milkha Singh - an athlete
- The Banyan Tree - The National Tree
- Sardar Patel - give me your blood and I will give you freedom.
In the following question, an idiom is followed by the four alternative choices. Select from amongst the given alternatives which best explains the meaning of the idiom?
He was cool as a cucumber.
- Fainted
- Nervous
- Dead
- Cool and composed