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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 : "You should not grant him leave in this week due to exigency of work." - A supervisor advises the administrative officer. Assumptions : I. Request for leave can be turned down also. II. The supervisor has reviewed the work required to be done during the said period.
  2. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "Avon Cycles - Fast, easy to ride, impressive, reliable, crafted and up-to-date automation." - An advertisement. Assumptions : I. There is no other cycle with any of these features. II. People do not bother about the cost.
  3. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "If you are a mechanical engineer, we want you as our supervisor." - An advertisement by Company X. Assumptions : I. Mechanical engineers are expected to be better performers by Company X. II. The Company X needs supervisors. III. Mechanical engineers may get attracted and apply to Company X.
  4. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Be humble even after being victorious. Assumptions : I. Many people are humble after being victorious. II. Generally people are not humble.
  5. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing condition. Assumptions : I. People like a glowing complexion. II. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.
  6. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : A sentence in the letter to the candidates called for written examination - 'You have to bear your expenses on travel etc'. Assumptions : I. If not clarified all the candidates may claim reimbursement of expenses. II. Many organizations reimburse expenses on travel to candidates called for written examination.
  7. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : In view of the recent spurt in sugar prices in the open market, the government has asked the dealers to release a vast quantity of imported sugar in the open market. Assumptions : I. The dealers will follow the government directive. II. The sugar prices will come down. III. The price of indigenous sugar will remain unchanged.
  8. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : If you are an engineer, we have a challenging job for you. Assumptions : I. We need an engineer. II. You are an engineer.
  9. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The multinational fast food chains are opening up a large number of Plus Coffee Shops with piped modern music in different cities of India and these are serving various breakfast (snax) with coffee. Assumptions : I. large number of persons may become regular customers of these coffee shops. II. The people will like to enjoy the comfortable environment while drinking coffee with snax.
  10. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Nobody can predict as to how long our country would take to contain the unfortunate and disastrous terrorist activities. Assumptions : I. It is impossible to put an end to terrorist activities. II. Efforts to control the terrorist activities are on.
  11. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The patient's condition would improve after operation. Assumptions : I. The patient can be operated upon in this condition. II. The patient cannot be operated upon in this condition.
  12. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : To investigate the murder of the lone resident of a flat, the police interrogated the domestic servant, the watchman of the multi-storeyed buildings and the liftman. Assumptions : I. The domestic servant, watchman and the liftman can give a clue about the suspected murder. II. Generally in such cases the persons known to the resident are directly or indirectly involved in the murder.
  13. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "A visit of school children to forest to widen their knowledge of natural resources has been arranged." - A notice in the school. Assumptions : I. Forests are full of natural resources. II. Children are likely to learn from their interaction with the new environment.
  14. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Ministry has announced an economic package to support the voluntary organisations. - An official notice. Assumptions : I. Voluntary organisations do not need such support. II. Government was not supporting the voluntary organisations earlier.
  15. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "To make the company commercially viable, there is an urgent need to prune the staff strength and borrow money from the financial institutions." - Opinion of a consultant. Assumptions : I. The financial institutions lend money for such proposals. II. The product of the company has a potential market. III. The employees of the company are inefficient.
  16. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Government has permitted unaided colleges to increase their fees. Assumptions : I. Unaided colleges are in financial difficulties. II. Aided colleges do not need to increase fees.
  17. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The host in one of the popular T.V. programmes announced that the channel will contact the viewers between 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on weekdays and the lucky ones will be given fabulous prizes. Assumptions : I. The people may remain indoors to receive the phone call. II. More people may start watching the programme.
  18. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "But out of A, B, C and D products, you buy B which alone is based on the international technology."- A shopkeeper tells a customer. Assumptions : I. The customers normally accept the recommendation of the shopkeeper. II. Use of international technology is supposed to ensure better quality standards.
  19. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Children are influenced more by their teachers nowadays. Assumptions : I. The children consider teachers as their models. II. A large amount of children's time is spent in school.
  20. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The professor announced in the class that the next periodical examination will be held on 15th of the next month. Assumptions : I. All the students may appear in the examination. II. The college will remain open on 15th of the next month. III. The students can study till 15th of the next month to pass the examination.
  21. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Give this packet to Mr. X at his residence and return immediately. In case you are likely to be late inform me - Mr. A tells his clerk. Assumptions : I. The clerk never informs about his late coming. II. The clerk may not obey Mr. X instructions. III. The clerk may not inform his late coming unless instructed.
  22. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "Use our product to improve memory of your child. It is based on natural herbs and has no harmful side effects." - An advertisement of a pharmaceutical company. Assumptions : I. People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects. II. Improving memory of child is considered as important by many parents.
  23. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "Put a notice on the board that all the employees should come on time to office." - An officer tells his assistant. Assumptions : I. All the employees come late. II. Employees read such notice on the board. III. Employees will follow the instructions.
  24. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "Buy pure and natural honey of company X." - An advertisement in a newspaper. Assumptions : I. Artificial honey can be prepared. II. People do not mind paying more for pure and natural honey. III. No other company supplies pure honey.
  25. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "X air-conditioner - the largest selling name with the largest range." - An advertisement. Assumptions : I. X air-conditioner is the only one with wide variations. II. There is a demand of air-conditioners in the market.