Reasoning Aptitude
PASSAGE & CONCLUSION MCQs
Total Questions : 30
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Question 21.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative
Expanding in the body lotion and shampoo category is easier due to low penetration levels in India.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative
Expanding in the body lotion and shampoo category is easier due to low penetration levels in India.
Answer: Option D. -> If the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision-maker before considering the factor and alternative
Answer: (d)
Expanding in the body lotion and shampoo category is easier due to the low penetration level in India is a major assumption for the decision-maker before considering any aspect.
Answer: (d)
Expanding in the body lotion and shampoo category is easier due to the low penetration level in India is a major assumption for the decision-maker before considering any aspect.
Question 22.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative
Margins in the shampoo market decreasing due to increasing promotion and ad spends.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative
Margins in the shampoo market decreasing due to increasing promotion and ad spends.
Answer: Option C. -> If the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly
Answer: (c)
It is a minor factor for the decision-maker, as its market grows, then he can spend easily on ads etc.
Answer: (c)
It is a minor factor for the decision-maker, as its market grows, then he can spend easily on ads etc.
Question 23.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative
Significant growth in the international businesses of the company.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative
Significant growth in the international businesses of the company.
Answer: Option B. -> If the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decision
Answer: (b)
Significant growth in the international market is also a major factor for the decision-maker to reach that decision to expand its business in India in other products and aspects.
Answer: (b)
Significant growth in the international market is also a major factor for the decision-maker to reach that decision to expand its business in India in other products and aspects.
Question 24.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative
Ensuring growth in international markets through the Waxsons acquisition.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative
Ensuring growth in international markets through the Waxsons acquisition.
Answer: Option B. -> If the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decision
Answer: (b)
As the decision-maker has ensured its growth in the international market, so it is a major factor for the decision-maker to reach that decision to expand its business in India.
Answer: (b)
As the decision-maker has ensured its growth in the international market, so it is a major factor for the decision-maker to reach that decision to expand its business in India.
Question 25.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative
Santoor is an established brand in certain markets and hence, it will be easier to grow.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative
Santoor is an established brand in certain markets and hence, it will be easier to grow.
Answer: Option A. -> If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision-maker
Answer: (a)
It is the major objective because the ultimate aim is to grow and as it has already established a brand of santoor, which will help it to grow.
Answer: (a)
It is the major objective because the ultimate aim is to grow and as it has already established a brand of santoor, which will help it to grow.
Question 26.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
The movie The Wizard of Oz' will help improve business conversation.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
The movie The Wizard of Oz' will help improve business conversation.
Answer: Option E. -> If the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
Answer: (e)
The movie has been used just as an example of how repeated interactions acquaint us with a fuller meaning.
Answer: (e)
The movie has been used just as an example of how repeated interactions acquaint us with a fuller meaning.
Question 27.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
The tips are given for understanding business conversation.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
The tips are given for understanding business conversation.
Answer: Option A. -> If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts given
Answer: (a)
Properly follows the statement of facts given.
Answer: (a)
Properly follows the statement of facts given.
Question 28.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
For most, if they watch a movie more than once, different aspects in a different order, like special effects, photography, story, music etc., would impress in a better way.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
For most, if they watch a movie more than once, different aspects in a different order, like special effects, photography, story, music etc., would impress in a better way.
Answer: Option B. -> If the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
Answer: (b)
Could even have been 'definitely true' except that question number 8 below is a sure shot.
Answer: (b)
Could even have been 'definitely true' except that question number 8 below is a sure shot.
Question 29.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
The advice is being given to the sales team.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
The advice is being given to the sales team.
Answer: Option C. -> If the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
Answer: (c)
It could be given to any individual or any business team.
Answer: (c)
It could be given to any individual or any business team.
Question 30.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
The author watches most movies more than twice.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
The author watches most movies more than twice.
Answer: Option D. -> If the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
Answer: (d)
Note the line in "Have you ever seen...?"
Answer: (d)
Note the line in "Have you ever seen...?"