UG-CLAT entrance exam Question Bank Solutions for Logical Reasoning

A growing number of ecologists have begun to recommend lifting the ban on the hunting of leopards, which are not an endangered species, and on the international trade of leopard's skin. Why, then, do I continue to support the protection of leopards?
For the same reason, I oppose the hunting of people. Admittedly, there are far too many human beings on this planet to qualify us for inclusion on the list of endangered species. Still, I doubt the same ecologists endorsing the resumption of leopard hunting would use that fact to recommend the hunting of human beings.

Which one of the following, if true, would most weaken the author's argument?

Read the following short passage and choose the best answer to the questions that follow each passage.

With social media emerging as one of the most popular hangouts for Indians, brand endorsement deals in the country are getting hugely influenced by how active celebrities are on Twitter, Facebook Instagram, and blogs.

Which of the following substantially weakens the argument given in the above statement?

Read the following short passage and choose the best answer to the question that follows

Cocoa and chocolate products have been used as medicine in many cultures for centuries. Chocolate is made from plants. which means it contains many of the health benefits of leafy vegetables.

Which of the following statements weakens the above argument?

1. Dark chocolate contains a large number of antioxidants which slow down the ageing process.
2. A small study revealed that regular intake of chocolate increases insulin sensitivity, thus lowering the chances of diabetes.
3. Green leafy vegetables have substances which protect skin from UV rays.
4. Chocolates have three types of fats, one of which increases the cholesterol level.
5. Cocoa increases blood flow to the retina, thus giving a boost to vision.

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 organizing 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 organizing 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 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 As poor people in India prefer and use jaggery rather than sugar, the government has decided to decontrol and scrap sugar distribution through the Public Distribution System (PDS).

Assumptions

1. Jaggery is freely available at a reasonable price to all poor people.
2. PDS has lost its utility.

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 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.

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 Many species of animals on our earth are still not studied scientifically and if we do not do this work urgently, many species will face extinction.

Assumptions

1.  Earth may lose all types of life very shortly.
2. It is desirable and possible to study scientifically many animal species.

Some people fear that our first extra-terrestrial visitors will not be the friendly aliens envisaged in popular science fiction movies, but rather hostile invaders bent on global domination. This fear is groundless. Any alien civilization that makes it to our planet must have acquired the wisdom to control war, or it would have destroyed itself long before contacting us.
The author bases the argument above on which of the following assumptions?

In the question given below, there is a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

Statement

• Sealed tenders are invited from competent contractors experienced in executing construction jobs.

Conclusions

1. Tenders are invited only from experienced contractors.
2. It is difficult to find competent tenders in construction jobs.

In the question given below, there is a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

Statement

• The majority of Indian labourers belong to the unorganised sector and most of them earn very low.

Conclusions

1. The labourers belonging to the organised sector have better benefits and stability.
2. Some labourers belonging to the unorganised sector have a regular and certain income.

In the question given below, there is a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

Statement

• The greatest need in India today is not for sophisticated gadgets but for programs that will provide employment to a large number of people.

Conclusions

1. There is an adequate number of sophisticated gadgets in India.
2. Emphasis is being laid on procuring sophisticated gadgets.

The following question, two statements are given followed by two or three Conclusions I, II, and III. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions if any follow from the given statements

Statements

1. Education is a process of lighting.
2. The mind requires light to enlighten the core of the cognitive aspect.

Conclusions

1. Education is a light that removes the darkness of the mind.
2. Education is a static process for the mind.

The following question, two statements are given followed by two or three Conclusions I, II, and III. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions if any follow from the given statements

Statements

1. Science has brought gadgets of happiness, prosperity, and wealth.
2. Science has not solved the problems of overpopulation.

Conclusions

1. Overpopulation is due to unscientific thinking.
2. Science has not helped world peace.

The following question, two statements are given followed by two or three Conclusions I, II, and III. 
You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions if any follow from the given statements

Statements

1. Most of the 64 number of buses go to my office.
2. This is the 64 number bus.

Conclusions

1. This bus goes to my office.
2. This bus does not go to my office.

The following question, two statements are given followed by two or three Conclusions I, II, and III. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions if any follow from the given statements

Statements

1. Water has a shape, has volume.
2. The knowledge is like water, flowing from one side to another.

Conclusions

1. Knowledge is interdisciplinary.
2. The knowledge is bound within a specific area.
3. Knowledge influences the core of mental activity directly.

In the following question, a statement/group of statements is given followed by four conclusions. Choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements.

Statement

1. All the students in my class are intelligent.
2. Rashmi is not intelligent.

Examine the following statements

1. None but the rich can afford to travel by air.
2. Some of those who travel by air become sick.
3. Some of those who become sick require treatment.

Which one of the following conclusions can be drawn from the above statements?

Statement

• Most of the students of Navodaya Vidyalaya are of outstanding merit.

Mark the most correct inference drawn.