Reasoning Quiz For Competitive Exams Set – 1
As you know Reasoning is of high importance in getting a good score in Forthcoming Exams.
Directions (Q. 1-5): Answer the questions on the basis of the information given below.
Seven types of paints A, B, C, D, E, F and G of different colours red, green, yellow, black, blue, white and orange are filled in different tins P, Q, R, S, T, U and V. The order of the type of paints, colours and the tins are not necessarily in the same order.
Paint B is not kept in tins Q or R and is white in colour. Paint D is kept in tin V and is not blue or red. F is kept in tin P and is green in colour. Paints C and E are kept in tins T and U respectively and are black and yellow in colour respectively. G is not blue in colour. Red paint is not kept in tin Q.
Paint B is not kept in tins Q or R and is white in colour. Paint D is kept in tin V and is not blue or red. F is kept in tin P and is green in colour. Paints C and E are kept in tins T and U respectively and are black and yellow in colour respectively. G is not blue in colour. Red paint is not kept in tin Q.
Q.1. Which of the following paints is orange in colour?
1) A
2) C
3) D
4) G
5) None of these
1) A
2) C
3) D
4) G
5) None of these
Q.2. Paint B is kept in which tin?
1) R
2) S
3) Q or S
4) Q
5) None of these
1) R
2) S
3) Q or S
4) Q
5) None of these
Q.3. Which tin contains blue paint?
1) P
2) R
3) S
4) T
5) None of these
1) P
2) R
3) S
4) T
5) None of these
Q.4. Which of the following combination of paint-tin-colour is correct?
1) A-Q-Red
2) A-R-Blue
3) F-P-Black
4) G-R-Red
5) None of these
1) A-Q-Red
2) A-R-Blue
3) F-P-Black
4) G-R-Red
5) None of these
Q.5. Which of the following options represents the correct pair of paint colour and tin for paint F?
1) White – T
2) Red – Q
3) Green – P
4) Blue – T
5) None of these
1) White – T
2) Red – Q
3) Green – P
4) Blue – T
5) None of these
Directions (Q. 6-7): Each question below contains a statement and two arguments numbered I and II. Assume the statement to be true and choose the correct answer according to the code given below.
Code:
(1) if only argument I is strong
(2) if only argument II is strong
(3) if both arguments I and II are strong
(4) if neither argument I nor II is strong
(5) If either argument I or II is strong
Code:
(1) if only argument I is strong
(2) if only argument II is strong
(3) if both arguments I and II are strong
(4) if neither argument I nor II is strong
(5) If either argument I or II is strong
Q.6.
Statement: Should animals be used to test the side effects of a new medicine?
Argument I: Yes, medicines have to be tested for safety before they come into the market.
Argument II: No, animals and humans have different hormones.
Statement: Should animals be used to test the side effects of a new medicine?
Argument I: Yes, medicines have to be tested for safety before they come into the market.
Argument II: No, animals and humans have different hormones.
Q.7.
Statement: Should children be allowed to use cell phones?
Argument I: Yes, it is important from a safety point of view when children are away from home.
Argument II: No, children will misuse it to indulge in texting during the class.
Statement: Should children be allowed to use cell phones?
Argument I: Yes, it is important from a safety point of view when children are away from home.
Argument II: No, children will misuse it to indulge in texting during the class.
Directions (Q. 8-10): In the following questions, there is a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Code:
(1) if I logically follows
(2) if II logically follows
(3) if both I and II logically follow
(4) if neither I nor II logically follows
(5) if either I or II logically follows
Code:
(1) if I logically follows
(2) if II logically follows
(3) if both I and II logically follow
(4) if neither I nor II logically follows
(5) if either I or II logically follows
Q.8.
Statement: After careful examination it was discovered that some of the reports at the station contained incomplete details.
Course of action:
I. Suspend the officer responsible for the incomplete details.
II. Freshly file all the incomplete reports.
Statement: After careful examination it was discovered that some of the reports at the station contained incomplete details.
Course of action:
I. Suspend the officer responsible for the incomplete details.
II. Freshly file all the incomplete reports.
Q.9.
Statement: A large number of people in Africa have been diagnosed with an incurable and highly contagious disease.
Course of action:
I. People residing in Africa should not be allowed to move out of the country till the outbreak is controlled.
II. A team of experienced doctors should be sent by the WHO to Africa to look into the matter.
Statement: A large number of people in Africa have been diagnosed with an incurable and highly contagious disease.
Course of action:
I. People residing in Africa should not be allowed to move out of the country till the outbreak is controlled.
II. A team of experienced doctors should be sent by the WHO to Africa to look into the matter.
Q.10.
Statement: A severe drought has hit the desert region of Rajasthan, causing a large number of camels to die.
Course of action:
I. Government should provide financial assistance to all those people whose camels have died.
II. Immediate relief, in the form of water and fodder should be sent to the area to save the camels.
Statement: A severe drought has hit the desert region of Rajasthan, causing a large number of camels to die.
Course of action:
I. Government should provide financial assistance to all those people whose camels have died.
II. Immediate relief, in the form of water and fodder should be sent to the area to save the camels.
Solutions:
Ans.1. 3
Ans.2. 2
Ans.3. 5
Ans.4. 4
Ans.5. 3
Ans.6. 4; Neither of the statements is strong. Medicines do have to be tested before they come into the market. But there can be other methods of testing the medicines. Also, we do not know whether medicines have an impact on hormones or not. Hence, option (4) is the correct answer.
Ans.7. 1; Only argument I is strong. Safety of students is a very important issue. Argument II is weak. Misusing cell phones for texting in class is not a strong enough reason for stopping children from using cell phones as teachers can keep a check on such activities in the class. Also, just because cell phones can be misused, it doesn’t mean that children should be stopped from using them altogether. Hence, option (1) is the correct answer.
Ans.8. 4; The first course of action does not follow. It is not logical to suspend someone because of omissions in the reports. Statement II does not indicate whether the situation necessitates fresh filing of files or not. Course of action II does not follow because incomplete details can be corrected by simply completing the original file. Fresh files need not be made. Hence, option (4) is the correct answer.
Ans.9. 2; According to the statement, a large number of people have been diagnosed with the disease. Not allowing anyone to move out of the country is not a logical course of action. There might be tourists or locals who do not suffer from the disease and want to move out to escape getting affected by the disease. WHO sending a team of experienced doctors is a plausible course of action. Hence, option (2) is the correct answer.
Ans.10. 2; In case of a natural calamity, it is essential for the government to provide basic amenities in order to save the lives of people and cattle. Providing financial assistance to all would put undue burden on the country’s resources. Hence, only II follows, rendering option (2) the correct answer.