Reasoning Aptitude
CRITICAL REASONING MCQs
Statement (A) is an example which would strengthen the apprehensions of the Indian government.Statement (B) provides a way in which the Indian government should move to act upon the matter.Statement (C) talks about accessibility of these roads to terrorists.Statement (D) talks about the changes that would take place when these roads are laid.Statement (E) talks about the distance at which from the LOC these roads are being laid.The Indian government has to take up steps to see that the Pakistan army does not go ahead with laying of the roads.The statement does not indicate that the government of Pakistan is involved in laying of the roads. Hence, taking up the issue with the government is a diplomatic step towards resolving the matter. Hence, (B) is a logical course of action to be pursued.
Statement (A) provides support to the Indian concern, because it talks about an earlier instance where the roads laid for one purpose have been used by rebels for spreading into other areas. Hence, (A) strengthens the Indian case.
None of the given statements is an assumption implied in the given information. It is stated that a corridor of 2 km on either side of LOC has been declared as no military zone. Though the information provides does not indicate the exact distance from LOC at which these roads are being laid, but from the fact that objections of the Indian government it can be understood that it is in violation of the bilateral agreement. Hence, (E) can be inferred.
India apprehends that these roads may be used by terrorists to seek into the Indian territory. Statement (C) indicates that it is very easy to observe such attempts by the terrorists and action can be taken very quickly. This indicates that even though there are such attempts they can be thwarted very early. This would reduce the Indian apprehensions. Similarly, statement (D) indicates that once the roads are laid the terrorists would lose essential cover needed for infiltration. This would also reduce the Indian apprehensions. hence, (C) and (D) weaken the Indian apprehension.
The statement does not indicate whether the FIIs pulled out after expiry of the lock-in period of there is no lock in period at all. Hence (A) is out of context. It is stated that the man reason for pullout of funds is the European crisis. From this it can be concluded that this money is going to be used in Europe. Hence (B) is a conclusion. It is stated that the pullout is affecting the Indian stock market. From this it may be understood that some of the FII money that is pulled out was earlier invested in the Indian stock market. But can't say definitely. Hence (C) is an not inference. When the stock market is adversely affected it is likely that the existing investers may also try to come out to avoid losses due to the melt down. Hence (D) is a possible effect of the consequences. The FIIs are pulling out money from India in the wake of the European crisis i.e they are taking out money from our place because there is a crisis at some other place. From this it can be understood that they need money to face the crisis and in that situation they are unable to keep invested in the Indian stock market.
Statement (E) is the inference that can be drawn from the given information.
Choice (a) does not state that every other country considers abortion as illegal. There is a possibility that there are some countries which treat abortion legal. Hence (a) does not go against the judgement. If choice (b) is true, the judgement of the court goes against the fundamental rights. This makes the court's judgement untenable. Hence (b) goes against the supreme court judgement.
According to choice (c), the elected representatives are in favour of making abortion legal.Choice (d) does not state anything in favour or against the judgement. It is out of context.Hence, choice (b) goes against the judgement.
According to choice (a), the fishermen and the anglers will not be able to catch Suplora. This weakens the prediction of the fisheries department.
According to choice (b), the local people also wish to conserve the rivers. From this it can be said that the local people would definitely report if they catch Suplora. Hence, (b) provides support to the prediction of the department.Choice (c) does not state whether the department will receive information from the fishermen and the anglers.According to choice (d), the fishermen will not be able to catch Suplora and hence the department my not receive expected feedback. This weakens the prediction of the fisheries department.Choice (e) does not state whether the local fishermen and the anglers are interested in conservation of Tharanga. This does not strengthen the prediction of the fisheries department.Hence (b) provides most support to the prediction of the fisheries department that their action will produce desired result.
Choice (a) states that the new KJB is on similar lines as NDF. But it is not said that KJB is the sane as NDF. Moreover it is not said that NDF will not be conducted.
There is no information regarding how the private colleges are going to admit the candidates. Hence, neither (a) nor (b) strengthens the case for continuing with NDF.It is said in choice (c) that there are preferred private colleges which want to admit candidates based on NDF score. If NDF is discontinued the students who wish to undergo NDf course will not join the institute. Hence (c) supports the case for continuing with NDF.Choice (s) has no relevance to the context.Hence (c) supports the case for continuing with NDF.
We have to find a statement which supports the opinion that exercise leads to better efficiency.Choice (a) talks about the work environment but not about physical exercise. Hence, (a) does not support the opinion.Though choice (b) states that physical exercise is important, it does not state whether the physical exercise improves the performance or helps to maintain the performance levels.Choice (c) states that those who does physical exercise exhibit better performance rather than those who does not. Hence, (c) supports the opinion.Choice (d) refers to monotony in work but not about physical exercise. Hence, (d) is out of context.
Choice (a) supports the salesman's statement. It states that those who do not watch TV tend to spend less. This supports the salesman's statement.Choice (b) is referring to the TV signals but not about advertisements. Hence, (b) is out of context.Choice (c) states that the cable TV channels also allow advertisements as much as free TV. Since the salesman has pointed out that advertisement make viewing of free TV indirectly costly, the same is applicable to cable TV as well.Hence, (c) goes against the statement of the salesman.According to choice (d) people get access to some free TV channels also. But it is not clear whether those few free channels have advertisements.Hence, (c) does against the statement of the salesman.