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230 multiple-choice questions. Open any question for its answer and explanation.

  1. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : There has been a remarkable increase in the air traffic in India during the past few years. Assumptions : I. Travelling by air has become a status symbol now. II. Large numbers of peoples are able to afford air travel now.
  2. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "Join X-tuition classes for sure success. Excellent teaching by excellent teachers is our strength." - An advertisement. Assumptions : I. Sure success is desirable. II. Students expect sure success when they join any tuition class. III. Just having excellent teachers does not ensure success.
  3. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : These apples are too cheap to be good. Assumptions : I. When the apple crop is abundant, the prices go down. II. The lower the selling price, the inferior is the quality of the commodity. III. Very cheap apples are also good.
  4. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Items in big showrooms in main markets are costlier than similar items in small shops. Assumptions : I. Items in small shops are never reliable. II. Persons managing big showrooms are cheats. III. Maintenance of big showrooms is an expensive affair in itself; hence the prices are a little higher.
  5. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "This drink can be had either as it is, or after adding ice to it." - An advertisement. Assumptions : I. People differ in their preferences. II. Some people will get attracted to the drink as it can be had as it is.
  6. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : With a sense of sincerity, quality teachers can improve the society. Assumptions : I. Quality teachers are sincere. II. Sincerity in teaching pays.
  7. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : It is through participative management policy alone that indiscipline in our industries can be contained and a quality of life ensured to the worker. Assumptions : I. Quality of life in our industries is better. II. Indiscipline results in poor quality of life.
  8. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The school authority decided to open a summer school this year in the school compound for the students in the age range of 7 - 14 years. Assumptions : I. All the students will attend the summer school. II. All the parents will prefer to remain in the city than going out of town for enabling their children to attend the summer school. III. Those who cannot afford to go out of station will send their children to summer school.
  9. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Success is how much a person bounces up after hitting the bottom. Assumptions : I. Success requires conscious efforts without being discouraged by failure. II. Failure cannot be considered an acceptable thing.
  10. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Bill Clinton is the second democrat to be re-elected as President of America, the other being the legendary Roosevelt. Assumptions : I. Clinton has the same qualities that Roosevelt had. II. The majority of people in America have faith in Clinton. III. The election campaign of Clinton's rivals was not impressive.
  11. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The cost of living has gone up in India. Assumptions : I. The price of essential commodities has gone up in recent times. II. Many luxury goods are available in plenty in the country.
  12. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The Government has decided to levy 2 percent on the tax amount payable for funding drought relief programmes. Assumptions : I. The Government does not have sufficient money to fund drought relief programmes. II. The amount collected by way of surcharge may be adequate to fund these drought relief programmes.
  13. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Like a mad man, I decided to follow him. Assumptions : I. I am not a mad man. II. I am a mad man.
  14. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The national air carrier has decided to start a weekly air service from town A to town B. Assumptions : I. There will be enough passengers to make the operation economically viable. II. Other carriers may not start such service. III. The people staying around these towns can afford the cost of air travel.
  15. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "In my absence, I request you to look after the affairs of our company." - B tells C. Assumptions : I. C may not accept the request of B. II. C has the expertise to handle the affairs of the company.
  16. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : In Bombay, railway trains are indispensable for people in the suburbs to reach their places of work on time. Assumptions : I. Railway trains are the only mode of transport available in the suburbs of Bombay. II. Only railway trains run punctually.
  17. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : 'Guests should be provided lunch.' - A tells B. Assumptions : I. Unless told, lunch may not be provided. II. Guests will stay during lunch time.
  18. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Wars must be discouraged vehemently even though majority of the victims might have been a nuisance to peace loving people. Assumptions : I. Wars kill majority of wicked people. II. Innocent people are also killed in wars. III. Vehement opposition to wars may have some desirable impact.
  19. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The company has the right to reject any application form without furnishing any reason while sorting the list of candidates for interview - A condition mentioned in the employment notice. Assumptions : I. It is desirable to call only eligible candidates for interview. II. The company believes in following impartial practice in all its functions.
  20. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "Please do not wait for me, I may be late, start taking lunch as soon as the guests arrive." - A message from a Director of a Company to his office managers. Assumptions : I. Keeping guests waiting is not desirable. II. Lunch may not be ready in time.
  21. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. asked the workers' union to call off strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory. Assumptions : I. No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd II. Such threat may have some effect on the workers' union.
  22. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The State Government has abolished the scheme of providing concessional air ticket to students. Assumptions : I. Students will not travel by air in future. II. The students who resort to travel by air can bear the expenses of air ticket.
  23. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Delink degrees with jobs. Then, boys will think twice before joining colleges. Assumptions : I. Boys join college education for getting jobs. II. A degree is of no use for getting a job. III. Girls do not try for jobs.
  24. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The economic condition of the country has gone from bad to worse. Assumptions : I. The government has failed to tackle economic problems. II. People are not cooperating with the government.
  25. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Keeping in view the financial constraints, the management institution has decided to charge at the time of providing employment in various organisations, a placement fee of Rs. 25000 from the organisations in which the student will be provided the employment. Assumptions : I. It will help in increasing the demand of the students belonging to the management institution. II. The amount collected in this way will be purposeful. III. It may be possible that the organisation providing employment may select less number of students in future.