Reasoning

Statement Based Reasoning

216 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

Directions: In the question, a statement is followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. Assume everything in the statement to be true, and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: Residents from Model Colony coming under Northward of city X have complained to the ward officer that for last three days the tap water in the ward is contaminated & no action is being initiated by municipal staff. Courses of action: (I) The ward officer of North Ward should initiate action against the residents who have lodged complaints against municipal staff. (II) The ward officer should ask his junior officer to visit Model Colony to assess the actual condition of water with his staff & to get samples of water tested from laboratories. (III) The ward officer should ask ward engineer to check water installations & pipelines in the Model Colony area.

  1. Only I and II

  2. Only II and III

  3. Only either I or III and II

  4. Only I and III

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

First is not an administrative decision, it is vindictive step; so only II & III courses of action are correct.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit.

Statement: UPSC is tougher than MPPSC. So I will appear in MPPSC. Assumption: I. Every graduate should appear in MPPSC. II. One should avoid tougher things because one might fail in them and failure might lead to a loss of time. On the other hand, if something is easy, the chances of succeeding are high.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit.

  2. If only assumption II is implicit.

  3. If both I and II are implicit.

  4. If neither I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Only Assumption II is relevant here as it justifies the argument in the statement of going for easier things, rather than the tougher things.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: Rahim is a tall boy Assumption: I. Rahim’s father’s height is 6 feet 7 inches. II. Any height above 6 feet is considered to be tall.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit.

  2. If only assumption II is implicit.

  3. If both I and II are implicit.

  4. If neither I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Both assumptions are invalid and not implied. Hence, option (4) is correct.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: What is the distance of my home from my office? Assumption: I. My home is at the centre of the city. II. My office is 10 km away from the park, which is 1 km away from my home.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit.

  2. If only assumption II is implicit.

  3. If both I and II are implicit.

  4. If neither I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Neither assumptions are valid. Hence, option (4) is correct.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: A says to B “Refer to the Cambridge dictionary instead of the Oxford dictionary to be good at English.” Assumption: I. B wants to be good at English. II. A is a good advisor.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit.

  2. If only assumption II is implicit.

  3. If both I and II are implicit.

  4. If neither I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This advice will only be given if Assumption I is true. We cannot assume anything about A’s advisory skills, hence assumption II is not necessary for the statement.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: Narayan the CEO of the company says to his employee, “Achieve the targets we have set for you or I will fire you.” Assumption: I. With Narayan’s statement, the employee will work hard to achieve his targets. II. All bosses are in the habit of intimidating their employees.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit.

  2. If only assumption II is implicit.

  3. If both I and II are implicit.

  4. If neither I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Assumption I is implied as the boss would want (and assumes) this reaction from the employee. The second assumption is invalid.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: In the last year, Lucknow University has launched a number of management courses for the better future of its students. Assumption: I. These courses may attract students. II. Lucknow University is conscious about the future of students.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit.

  2. If only assumption II is implicit.

  3. If both I and II are implicit.

  4. If neither I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Assumption I is an assumption since the University has launched the courses with this intention. Assumption II is also valid since the launching of these courses shows that the Lucknow University is conscious about the future of its students.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: “We should take permission from the director of the college in order to organise the annual fest,” one student to another. Assumption: I. Without the director’s permission we can’t organise the annual fest. II. The director does not want to celebrate annual fests.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit.

  2. If only assumption II is implicit.

  3. If both I and II are implicit.

  4. If neither I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Assumption I is obvious while Assumption II is something that we know nothing about.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: “If you want to specialise in Human Resource Management in India, join XLRI.” Assumption: I. XLRI provides specialisation in HRM. II. XLRI has the best HRM course in India.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit.

  2. If only assumption II is implicit.

  3. If both I and II are implicit.

  4. If neither I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Both assumptions are implied.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: Most rural folks are uneducated and therefore superstitious. Assumption: I. Education increases rational thinking. II. Rural folks don’t go to school.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit.

  2. If only assumption II is implicit.

  3. If both I and II are implicit.

  4. If neither I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Assumption I supports the basic conclusion that is drawn in the statement and is hence implied but Assumption II is something that we cannot make a judgement about since it is incorrect  to say that rural folk do not go to school.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: Since the exam is held on the third Sunday of November it is going to be held on 18th November this year. Assumption: I. This year it will not be held on 15th, 19th, 20th or 21st of November. II. This year it will not be held on 16th or 17th November.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit.

  2. If only assumption II is implicit.

  3. If both I and II are implicit.

  4. If neither I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Both assumptions are implied.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: “See it first only on our channel”, an advertisement of a news channel. Assumption: I. Advertising is the first and most important thing for every channel. II. Other news channels do not want to show things first.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit.

  2. If only assumption II is implicit.

  3. If both I and II are implicit.

  4. If neither I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The first assumption is irrelevant while the second is also not implied in the statement since we cannot judge about the intentions of every other news channel on the basis of the statement.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: To keep my knowledge about world affairs strong I always read The Economist magazine. Assumption: I. There is no other magazine except The Economist for world affairs. II. The Economist is a cheap magazine.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit.

  2. If only assumption II is implicit.

  3. If both I and II are implicit.

  4. If neither I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Neither Assumption is implied.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: Many students were caught red-handed and rusticated while using unfair means during the recent university examinations. Assumption: I. The University authorities have never taken such strong actions earlier. II. The examination administration committee had prior knowledge about this issue.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit.

  2. If only assumption II is implicit.

  3. If both I and II are implicit.

  4. If neither I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Neither assumption is implied.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: The present condition of law and order is the worst of all time. Assumption: I. The present government does not pay heed to the requirements of maintaining law and order. II. In earlier days, the law and order condition was better.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit.

  2. If only assumption II is implicit.

  3. If both I and II are implicit.

  4. If neither I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

If the present condition is the worst ever, obviously law and order being the responsibility of the government it must be the case that the present government does not pay heed to the requirements of maintaining law and order. Besides, we can also assume that the condition must have been better earlier.