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 below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement : Despite strong opposition, the controversial Prohibition of Forcible Conversion of Religion Bill was passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly with the AIDMK and the BJP outvoting the combined opposition of the DMK, the Congress, the Pattali Makkal Katachi and the Left parties. - A news. Assumptions :

  1. Conversion creates resentment among several sections and also inflame religious passions, leading to communal clashes.
  2. Conversion only leads to the isolation of the converted.
  3. Strong oppostion puts hindrance before a bill in taking final shape.

  1. 2 and 3 are implicit.

  2. 1 and 2 are implicit.

  3. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  4. All are implicit.

  5. None is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Only 3 is implicit. Only 3 is implicit. The statement is a piece of news, therefore the assumptions by journalists about its impact cannot be explicitly said. But the words, despite strong opposition, indicates that the journalists must be assuming 3. Hence, only 3 follows.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement : For the third time in a row this week, the Indira Gandhi International Airport was put on a full alert today after Air India received an anonymous message that two terrorists laden with explosives were aboard its Mumbai-Delhi-Hong kong flight.- An authority of Indira Gandhi International Airport. Assumptions : 1. Anonymous message is not likely to be a hoax call.

  1. Anonymous message is likely to be a hoax call.
  2. Alertness might be helful in reducing the menace.

  1. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  2. 2 and 3 are implicit.

  3. Either 1 or 2 or 3 is implicit.

  4. Only 3 is implicit.

  5. None is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Why was the airport was put on a full alert? The authority must be assuming 1. Hence,1 is implicit but 2 is not. Again, to put the airport on a full alert indicates that the authority must be assuming 3 also.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement : The High Court has ordered the state X to submit the case papers of the hit and run accident involving actor Mr. Y and directed the police not to allow the actor or his family members and friends to meet witnesses or victims. Assumptions : 1. The kith and kin of an accused are likely to make an effort to tamper with the evidence or create a nuisance to help acquit the accused.

  1. The capacity of the wrongdoer cannot be a yardstick for deciding punishmnet for a crime.
  2. The court's immediate concern is the grievance of the victims, which needs readressal.

  1. Only 1 is implicit.

  2. 1 and 2 are implicit.

  3. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  4. All of these

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

1 follows as the victim is an actor and his friends or relatives can tamper the evidence as they will try to protect the actor.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement : "You should be very careful, so that the society does not adversely comments on the police leadership".- A statement made by a CBI officer to the newly recruited young officers. Assumptions : 1. The society always indulge in adverse comments.

  1. People's trust in the police force is not up to the desired level.
  2. Society has the efficiency to judge accurately about the police leadership.

  1. 1 and 2 are implicit.

  2. 2 and 3 are implicit.

  3. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  4. All of these

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

Suggestion or direction to young officers by the officer is aimed at making the new recruits aware of their responsibilities. Assumption 1 can not  be correlated with the above statement. 2 is an assumption, this is what leads to adverse comments. 3 is not implicit as chances are that the judgement is inaccurate, hence the extra caution. Hence, only 2 is implicit.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, a statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered 1 and 2. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement: It is not always true that only an intelligent person can qualify the written examination for Probationary Officers. Assumptions: 1. An intelligent person can qualify the written examination for POs.

  1. A person who is not intelligent can also qualify the written examination for POs.

  1. Only 1 is implicit.

  2. Only 2 is implicit.

  3. Either 1 or 2 is implicit.

  4. Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit.

  5. Both 1 and 2 are implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Both are implicit.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement: Training must be given to all the employees for increasing productivity and profitability. Assumptions: 1. Training is an essential component of productivity.

  1. Many companies provide training.
  2. Profitability and productivity are supplementary to each other.

  1. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  2. 1 and 2 are implicit.

  3. Only 3 is implicit.

  4. All are implicit.

  5. None is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Training has been necessitated in the statement, i.e. it is related to the efficiency and effectiveness of an employee. Therefore, both the assumptions are implicit.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer.

Statement: The situation of this area still continues to be tense and out of control. People are requested to be in their homes only. Assumptions: 1. There had been some serious incidents.

  1. People will not go to office.
  2. Normalcy will be restored shortly.

  1. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  2. 1 and 2 are implicit.

  3. Only 1 is implicit.

  4. All are implicit.

  5. None is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The situation is tense, which means that some serious incident has occurred. Secondly, it is given that the situation still continues to be tense. It means that the people may not go to their offices. However, we cannot say when will the normalcy be restored. Hence, only 1 and 2 follow.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer.

Statement: One day token strike was called by the employees in government organisations to protest against privatisation of profit making Public Sector Undertakings. Assumptions: 1. The government may favourably consider the views of the employees.

  1. Strike is the most popular tool used by people to protest.
  2. The strike may bring pressure on the government, forcing them to reconsider the decision.

  1. Only 1 is implicit.

  2. Only 2 is implicit.

  3. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  4. All are implicit.

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

Strike is the most popular tool as most organisations do strike to meet their demands.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider the statement and assumptions that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement:

Education and social changes lead to a steady loss of tradition on people's mind. Assumptions: I. Education and social changes are complementary. II. Traditions can make priceless contribution to society.

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. both I and II

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

(1) Since both lead to the same result, they must be complementary.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider the statement and assumptions that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement:

War begins in the minds of men, and it is in the minds of men that defence against war have to be built. Assumptions: I. Individuals are responsible for waging war. II. Wars rise because people's thinking is not on right lines.

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. both I and II

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

(3) If war begins in minds, it means the mind (thinking) is not good.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider the statement and assumptions that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement:

The Railway authorities have decided to increase the freight charges by 10 per cent in view of the possibility of incurring losses in the current financial year. Assumptions: I. The volume of freight during the remaining period may remain same. II. The amount so obtained may set off a part or total of the estimated deficit.

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. both I and II

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

(2) The volume may decrease but overall returns will be more. The assumption is it will at least partly offset deficit.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider the statement and assumptions that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement:

Population limitation follows economic prosperity automatically. Assumptions: I. Poor people are against population control. II. Economic prosperity spares no time to individuals for family activities.

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. both I and II

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

(4) More prosperity…no time for family…no or smaller family

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider the statement and assumptions that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement:

A few people demanded one-man-one-post in the case of the Minister for strengthening the party and for efficient administration.

Assumptions: I. No human being can be efficient in two spheres. II. A person attending to only administration or party work will be able to do much.

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. both I and II

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

(2) Why the demand? Possibly because one man cannot do justice to both

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider the statement and assumptions that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement:

If water pollution continues at its present rate, it will eventually make oxygen molecules unavailable to water plants. Assumptions: I. Water pollution affects the growth of water plants. II. Water pollution reduces the availability of oxygen in water.

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. both I and II

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

(3) Unavailable means its absence may create problems.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider the statement and assumptions that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement:

Spicy food damages the liver. The patient is advised to take a liver-tonic. Assumptions: I. The patient takes spicy food. II. A healthy liver is necessary to digest fat.

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. both I and II

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

(3) Both statements are with reference to the patient. Even if ‘fat’ cannot be inferred, necessary to health definitely is.