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 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: The following question consists of certain statements. You have to select the option representing the most logical sequencing of the given statements.

A. Humans need energy. B. Energy is provided by food. C. Food needs to be digest. D. Enzymes help in digestion. E. Food is digested by enzymes. F. Enzymes are released in intestines.

  1. ABE

  2. BCD

  3. CDE

  4. DEF

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

As food needs to be digest and enzymes help in digestion, therefore, food is digested by enzymes. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the following statements and choose the correct option.

Statements: All cars are fiats. Some fiats are sumos. All sumos are mahendra. No mahendra are i10. Conclusion: I. No sumo is i 10. II. Some fiats are mahendra. III. Some cars are mahendra.

  1. Only I follows

  2. Only I follows

  3. Both I and II follow

  4. Both I and III follow

  5. All follow
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

It is correct.

Statements 1, 2, 3, 4 are in the form of A, I, A, E 

So basically A + I = No conclusion 

I + A =I ( some ) 

Some fiats are sumos.+All sumos are mahendra.

Some fiats are mahendra. ---- conclusion 2.

A + E = E (type) (NO type) 

All sumos are mahendra + No mahendra are i10.

No sumo is i10 ---- conclusion 1.

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.

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:

Happiness is to be shared. Unhappy people suffer. Assumptions: I. Unhappy people share sufferings. II. Happy people do not suffer.

  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) There are two elements for happy people: happiness and sharing. And two for the unhappy

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 first step in treating addicts is to re-establish their lost ties, for which a continuous personal attention should be paid to the addicts under treatment. Assumptions: I. Addicts under treatment respond better when shown personal interest. II. Addiction and strained relationships are intimately connected.

  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) “To re-establish their lost ties” is the clue 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:

All watches sold in that shop are of high standard. Some of the HMT watches are sold in that shop. Assumptions: I. Some of the HMT watches are of high standard. II. None of the HMT watches is of high standard.

  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) If they were not of high standard, they would not be sold in that shop.

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:

“Join X coaching classes – we guarantee your success” – an advertisement. Assumptions: I. Such coaching classes are well equipped. II. Students joining coaching classes expected success.

  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) “Well equipped” may not be necessary for success.

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:

“According to me, you should get your child examined by a specialist doctor”, A tells B. Assumptions: I. Specialist doctors are able to diagnose better than ordinary doctors. II. B will certainly not agree with A’s advice.

  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) ‘I’ is the whole intention.