Reasoning

Statement Based Reasoning

280 Questions

Test your logical reasoning skills with these statement based questions covering assumptions and courses of action. You must critically analyze administrative decisions and implicit premises. These topics are a staple in the reasoning sections of IBPS banking, SSC, and government recruitment exams.

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Statement Based Reasoning Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The wording 'Beware of dogs' makes II implicit.

Multiple choice
  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

I is implicit from the tone of the offer of the 'X' Housing Finance company, but II is not implicit.

Multiple choice
  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

I is not implicit. The valid assumption is that the existence of corruption and prejudice is not desirable, II is also not implicit. The statement is silent on whether the administrative system can be reformed.

Multiple choice
  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The real concern of WHO is the low per capita expenditure on health in India. Now, how will the initiatives taken by WHO minimize the concern? The assumption is that the enhanced assistance may substantially increase the per capita expenditure on health in India. But assumption I is not implicit due to the last part of it, i.e. and bring it on par with countries.

Multiple choice
  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

No one provides help to others unless one assumes that the other needs it. Hence, assumption II is implicit.

Multiple choice
  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Assuming II only, the government has agreed to work out an effective social security programme.

Multiple choice
  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

To motivate the employees for the enhancement of their work, the head of the organisation congratulated the entire staff in his speech and appreciated their effort.

Multiple choice
  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

  5. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Why a reward for a good suggestion? Obviously, authorities are assuming that the reward will motivate employees to evolve innovative techniques. Hence, II is implicit. On the other side, seeking help from employees to in order to evolve innovative techniques implies that employees may have the required caliber. Hence, I is also implicit.

Multiple choice
  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

I is implicit. The very purpose seems to be to restore the market confidence. But we can't derive from the statement whether the review committee is administrative or technical. If it is administrative, it will need to be assisted by people in the thick of things. So, II need not be true.

Multiple choice
  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Both assumptions I and II are implicit.

  5. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Both I and II are implicit. The government does not launch its programme unless it assumes that it has the basic infrastructure to implement it.

Multiple choice
  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Both assumptions I and II are implicit.

  5. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The idea behind facilitating learning computer at no cost is aimed at attracting learners. Hence, I is implicit. II is also an assumption; that is why the advertisement advocates learning computer.

Multiple choice
  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Assumption I is implicit, which is why the advertisement has been given. The second one is absurd.

Multiple choice
  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Both assumptions I and II are implicit.

  5. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Assumption I is implicit. Why has such advertisement been published by the advertiser? Definitely, the advertiser is assuming I. II is also implicit; that is why the advertiser advocates doing so. If II was not assumed, the very purpose of the statement “Get rid of your past for the futurewill stand defeated.

Multiple choice
  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

  5. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Generally, an advertisement is given to attract customers. Hence, assumption II is implicit. The advertisement mentions some features. Why will the mentioned features attract the customer? Statement I replies this and hence, I must be assumed.

Multiple choice
  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The employees' association is concerned with the welfare of employees, and not with benefit of the organisation. Hence, II is not implicit. I also is not an assumption.