AILET entrance exam Question Bank Solutions for Logical Reasoning

The question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II, and III. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted, you have to consider the statement and the assumptions and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement

• 'The employees' association has appealed to the manager of company 'S' to introduce written examination for clerical cadre recruitment to prevent selection of incompetent persons."

Assumptions

1. So, far the company 'S' used to select candidates without conducting a written examination.
2. A written examination can help to identify competent persons.
3. At a higher level, written examination may not be of much use.

Many very effective prescription drugs are available to patients on a "one time only" basis. Suspicious of drug abuse, physicians will not renew a prescription for a medicine that has worked effectively for a patient. This practice denies a patient her right to health.

Which one of the following is a basic assumption made by the author?

The question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement

• The school authority decided to rent out the school premises during weekends and holidays for organising various functions to augment its resources. 

Assumptions

1. The parents of the school students may protest against the decision of the school authority. 
2. There may not be enough demand for hiring the school premises for organising functions.

The question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement

• The largest computer manufacturing company slashed the prices of most of the desktop models by about 15% with immediate effect.

Assumptions

1. The company may incur heavy losses due to a reduction in prices of the desktop.
2. The sales of desktop manufactured by the company may increase in the near future.

The question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement

• "Those who are appearing for this examination for the first time should be helped in filling up the forms", an instruction to the invigilating staff.

Assumptions

1. The form is somewhat complicated.
2. Candidates can appear more than once for this examination.

The question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement

• Unless the country 'X' achieves total literacy, it cannot achieve its mission of development.

Assumptions

1. It is possible to achieve total literacy in the country 'x'. 
2. No development is possible without a proper mission.

In the following question, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (S) and Reason (A).
Assertion (S) - Bulb filament is made of titanium.
Reason (R) - The filament should have low melting point.
Give answer

In the following question, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (S) and Reason (A).
Assertion (S) - Moon cannot be used as a satellite for communication.
Reason (R) - Moon does not move in the equatorial plane of the Earth.
Give answer

The following item consists of two Statements. One labelled the 'Assertion A' and the other labelled the "Reason R". You are to examine these two Statements carefully and decide if the Assertion A and the Reason R are individually true and if so whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answer to this item using the codes given below and mark your answer sheet accordingly.

Assertion (A): A stranger to a contract has no right to enforce it against the parties to the contract.

Reason (R): Privity of contract between the parties is essential for enforcement of contract.

The following item consists of two Statements. One labelled the 'Assertion A' and the other labelled the "Reason R". You are to examine these two Statements carefully and decide if the Assertion A and the Reason R are individually true and if so whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answer to this item using the codes given below and mark your answer sheet accordingly.

Assertion (A): A finder of a thing has title to it.

Reason (R): the finder's title to a thing is superior to that the owner.

The following item consists of two Statements. One labelled the 'Assertion A' and the other labelled the "Reason R". You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion A and the Reason R are individually true and if so whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answer to this item using the codes given below and mark your answer sheet accordingly.

Assertion (A): A minor is not competent to enter into any contract, even for necessaries.

Reason (R): For necessaries supplied to a minor, his estate can be made liable to reimburse.

The following item consists of two Statements. One labelled the 'Assertion A' and the other labelled the "Reason R". You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion A and the Reason R are individually true and if so whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answer to this item using the codes given below and mark your answer sheet accordingly.

Assertion (A): A legal right is a legally protected interest.

Reason (R): An element of advantage is essential to constitute a right.

These four items consist of two  statements, one labeled as the 'Assertion (A)' and the other as  'Reason (R)' you are to examine these two statements carefully  and select the answer to these item using the codes given below: 

Assertion (A):   
The phenomenon of nuclear fission generates great energy.   
Reason (R):  
The process in which a nucleus is broken into two parts is called nuclear fission. 

These four items consist of two  statements, one labeled as the 'Assertion (A)' and the other as  'Reason (R)' you are to examine these two statements carefully  and select the answer to these items using the codes given below: 

Assertion (A):   
The price of a stock is determined on the basis of demand and supply of the stock.   
Reason (R):   
The value of the Sensex increases whenever there is a heavy demand for the stocks which form the Sensex.   

In the following question, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A) Leakages in household gas cylinders can be detected.

Reason (R) LPG has a strong smell.

In the following question, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A) Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq is called the 'wisest fool'.

Reason (R) He had wise plans but implemented them foolishly.

In the following question, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A) Too much work causes stress.

Reason (R) It disturbs the body balance between its capacity and the demand.

In the following question, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A) In India 2nd October is observed as 'Martyr's Day'.

Reason (R) Pt Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India.

In the following question, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A) Salt is added to cook food at higher altitudes.

Reason (R) Temperature is lower at higher altitudes.

Assertion (A) The constitution of India provides for the appointment of a Governor for a period of five years.

Reason (R) The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the president.