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

Directions: In the question, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true, and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement: There has been a significant drop in the water level of all the lakes supplying water to the city. Courses of action: I. The water supply authority should impose a partial cut in supply to tackle the situation. II. The government should appeal to all the residents through mass media for minimal use of water.

  1. Only I follows.

  2. Either I or II follows.

  3. Only II follows.

  4. Both I and II follow.

  5. Neither I nor II follows.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Imposing a partial cut in supply does not offer an appropriate solution. Making people aware and appealing to them would definitely help to conserve water. The people would become more conscious and will not waste water.

Multiple choice

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

Statement: The Indian Constitution is no more suitable for the needs of the country. Courses of action: I. A review of the Constitution should be taken up. II. The Constitution should be thrown away.

  1. Only course of action I follows.

  2. Only course of action II follows.

  3. Either course of action I or II follows.

  4. Both courses of action I and II follow.

  5. Neither course of action I nor II follows.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Indian Constitution should be amended, but not thrown away.

Multiple choice

(A) There is an outbreak of several epidemics in the country. (B) There was a worst flood situation ever experienced in the past in most parts of the country.

 Below in each question are given two statements (A) and (B).Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements :

  1. If statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect

  2. If statement (A) is the effect and statement (B) is its cause.

  3. If both the statements (A) and (B) are independents causes

  4. If both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes

  5. If both the statements (A) and (B) are the effects of the some common cause
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (A) is the effect and (B) is its cause.Here, flood is the cause due to which there is a serious outbreak of epidemics in the country which is a effect.

Multiple choice

(A) A huge explosion rocked the housing complex as a cooking gas cylinder exploded in one of the flats in the complex.(B) Residents of the housing complex came running out of their houses and assembled in the open courtyard.

 Below in each question are given two statements (A) and (B).Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements :

  1. If statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is the effect

  2. If statement (A) is the effect and statement (B) is the cause.

  3. If both the statements (A) and (B) are independents causes

  4. If both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes

  5. If both the statements (A) and (B) are the effects of the some common cause
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (A) is the cause and (B) is the effect.Here,explosion in the flat in the housing complex is the cause and its effect is the running of the residents in the open courtyard

Multiple choice

(A) The possibility of confirm tickets is least during the holidays (B) The family members want to spend their holidays with their family.,

Below in each question are given two statements (A) and (B).Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements :

  1. If statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is the effect

  2. If statement (A) is the effect and statement (B) is the cause.

  3. If both the statements (A) and (B) are independents causes

  4. If both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes

  5. If both the statements (A) and (B) are the effects of the some common cause
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (A) is the effect and Statement (B) is the cause.Here,family members spend their holidays with their families is the cause due to which there is less possibility of getting the confirm tickets during the holidays

Multiple choice

What is the most famous type of Japanese porcelain?

  1. Imari

  2. Kutani

  3. Nabeshima

  4. Arita
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Imari is the most famous type of Japanese porcelain. It is characterized by its colorful decoration, which often includes flowers, birds, and landscapes. Imari porcelain was first produced in the 17th century and became very popular in Europe.

Multiple choice

What is the bow shock?

  1. The boundary between the solar wind and the magnetosphere

  2. The boundary between the Earth's atmosphere and the magnetosphere

  3. The boundary between the Earth's magnetic field and the solar wind

  4. The boundary between the Earth's magnetosphere and the interplanetary magnetic field
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The bow shock is the boundary between the solar wind and the magnetosphere. The bow shock is formed when the solar wind encounters the magnetosphere and is deflected.

Multiple choice

What is a present sense impression?

  1. A statement made about an event or condition that is happening at the time the statement is made.

  2. A statement made about an event or condition that happened in the past.

  3. A statement made about an event or condition that will happen in the future.

  4. A statement made about an event or condition that is not happening at the time the statement is made.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A present sense impression is a statement made about an event or condition that is happening at the time the statement is made.

Multiple choice

Smoking cigarettes can cause lung cancer. The chemicals in cigarettes damage the cells in the lungs, leading to the development of cancerous tumors. Therefore, smoking cigarettes is a major risk factor for lung cancer.

  1. Deductive Argument

  2. Inductive Argument

  3. Causal Argument

  4. Persuasive Argument
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The argument is causal because it establishes a cause-and-effect relationship between smoking cigarettes (cause) and lung cancer (effect).

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is a valid deduction from the premises "All fruits contain vitamins" and "This food contains vitamins"?

  1. This food is a fruit.

  2. This food is not a fruit.

  3. All foods that contain vitamins are fruits.

  4. All fruits are foods that contain vitamins.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is "This food is a fruit." This is a valid deduction because the premises establish that all fruits contain vitamins and this food contains vitamins. Therefore, it can be logically concluded that this food is a fruit.