Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

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Consider the given statements as true and decide which of the given conclusions can definitely be drawn from the given statements.

Statements : People think that paying tax to the government is a burden and waste. Hence, they avoid paying tax or don't pay tax promptly.

Conclusions :

1. Government should create awareness among the people that paying tax helps to build nation.

2. Tax should be increased so that more money is collected.

A) Neither 1 nor 2 follows B) Only conclusion 2 follows
C) Both 1 & 2 follows D) Only conclusion 1 follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Only conclusion 1 follows

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Consider the given question as true and decide which of the given statements is sufficient to answer the question.
Who among P, Q, R, S and T is lightest in weight?

Statements :
1. Q weight < P and S also S weight > T
2. R weight > Q but < T

 

A) Satement 1 alone is sufficient while statement 2 alone is insufficient B) Neither statement 1 nor 2 is sufficient
C) Both statements 1 and 2 are sufficient D) Satement 2 alone is sufficient while statement 1 alone is insufficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both statements 1 and 2 are sufficient

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Given is a question followed by two armaments. Decide which of the armaments is/are strong with respect to the question.

Question:
Should we avoid overuse of air conditioners?

Arguments:
I. Yes, it weakens the human system.
II. No, the comfort cannot be forsaken

A) Only argument I is strong. B) Both arguments I and II are strong.
C) Only argument II is strong. D) Neither argument I nor II is strong.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only argument I is strong.

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You are given a question and two statements. Identify which of the statements is/are necessary/sufficient to answer the question.

Question:
Among the bags A, B, C and D which one is the lightest bag?

Statements:
1. B is heavier than A
2. A is lighter than C and D

A) Statement 2 alone is sufficient B) Statement 1 and 2 together are necessary
C) Statement 1 alone is sufficient D) Statement 1 and 2 are not sufficient to solve
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Statement 1 and 2 together are necessary

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Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully and select which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement.
 
Statement:
"Kirti played a very good shot on the pitch," says a friend to Sajit.
 
Conclusions:
I. Sajit likes cricket.
II. Kirti is a good player.

A) Conclusion I alone follows B) Conclusion II alone follows
C) Neither I nor II follows D) Both the conclusions follow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Conclusion II alone follows

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In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.

Statement I:
All notebooks are diaries
Statement II:
All books are notebooks

Conclusion I:
All diaries are books
Conclusion II:
All books are diaries

A) Only conclusion I follows B) Only conclusion II follows
C) Both conclusions I and II follow D) Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Only conclusion II follows

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Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully and select which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s).

Statement:
Looking at Limay's new watch, Nita comments, "Oh, that's so awesome. Where did you buy it from?"

Conclusions:
I. Limay's watch is attractive
II. Nita wants to know where to buy a similar watch from

A) Both the conclusions follow B) Conclusion II alone follows
C) Neither I nor II follows D) Conclusion I alone follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both the conclusions follow

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You are given a question and three statements. Identify which of the statements is/are necessary/sufficient to answer the question.

L, M, N, O and P are standing in a circle facing the centre. Who is standing to the right of L?

Statements:
1. Next to L are P and M
2. O is standing to the right of P
3. O is standing to the left of N

A) Statement 1 and 2 are not sufficient B) Statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient
C) The statements are insufficient D) Statement 1 alone is sufficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient

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