Logical Reasoning - Argumentation (Difficult)
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Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is left blank. You are to choose from the five options given below, the one which best fills the blank.
I am an entertainer; __________, I have to keep smiling because in my heart laughter and sorrow has an affinity.
Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.
The creation of a totally egalitarian society through reservation and reverse discrimination is
Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.
Entrepreneurs are never satisfied with the status quo; they are intent on shaping the future, rather than being shaped by it. As one Chief Executive once said
Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is left blank. You are to choose from the five options given below, the one which best fills the blank.
When we call others dogmatic, what we really object to is ____________.
Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.
These relatively cooler spots you see on the Sun's disk are
Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.
Presence of mind coupled with a reasonably good academic foundation should help you
Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.
Particularly today, when so many difficult and complex problems face the human species, the development of broad
Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.
The last thing that the extravagant billionaire would care for
Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.
To be an iconoclastic giant like Galileo, you need not only the perspicacious mind working like a steel trap but also the
Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.
The role of an intellectual in the modern society goes far beyond
Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.
The success stories of people like Gulshan Kumar, while creating an optimistic picture, also
Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is left blank. You are to choose from the five options given below, the one which best fills the blank.
Political power is just as permanent as today's newspaper. Ten years down the line, _______ who the most powerful man in any state was today.
Directions: Identify the error in the sentence below. The error is one of the five types given in five choices. Mark the correct type of mistake.
My term paper was late because I had to go to the Department of Motor Vehicle to get my driver's license renewed.
Directions: Identify the error in the sentence below. The error is one of the five types given in five choices. Mark the correct type of mistake.
Clinton was able to win the 1996 election because a greater percentage of women voted for him than for Dole.
Directions: In the question below a statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the assumption given and decide which of the choices about implicitness of assumption is true.
The product 'X' that you have asked for is not with us but can be made available against firm order from you. Implications: I. The product 'X' is not in great demand. II. The product 'X' is out of stock as new model is coming up.
Directions: The given passage is followed by several inferences which can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.
Wind is an inexhaustible source of energy and an aero generator can convert it into electricity. Though not much has been done in this field, the survey shows that there is vast potential for developing wind as an alternative source of energy. Inferences: I. Energy by wind is comparatively newly emerging field. II. The energy crisis can be dealt by exploring more in the field of aero generation.
Directions: The given passage is followed by several inferences which can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.
In film and videotape, it is possible to induce the viewers to project their feelings onto the characters on the screen. In one study, when a camera shot of a baby in a crib was shown, the audience thought the woman's face was registering happiness. Inferences: I. The expression on the woman's face was, in actuality blank. II. A camera shot of a baby in a crib provoked feelings of happiness to the audience.
Directions: In the question below a statement is given 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.
The City Medical College has started a cell which will conduct counselling workshops in the field of stress management to patients and general public. Conclusions: I. The hospital has the needed resources to start such activity. II. Patients and general public feel a need to have such cell in the hospital.
Directions: In the question below a statement is given 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.
The commissioner of police has appealed to people not to put up banners which obstruct pedestrian or motor traffic. Conclusions: I. Some of the people may respond and will not put up such banners. II. Policemen will have to keep a watchful eye on the new banners which are being put up on the roads.
Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider each statement and assumption(s) that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement. Give answer (1) if only I is implicit; (2) if only II is implicit; (3) if both I and II are implicit; (4) if neither I nor II is implicit; (5) if either I alone or II alone is implicit.
Statement: Education and social changes are complementary, and lead to a steady loss of tradition on people's mind. Assumptions: I. There is a direct relationship between education and social change and decline of tradition on people's mind. II. Traditions can make priceless contribution to society.
Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider each statement and assumption(s) that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement. Give answer (1) if only I is implicit; (2) if only II is implicit; (3) if both I and II are implicit; (4) if neither I nor II is implicit; (5) if either I alone or II alone is implicit. Statement: A few people demanded one-man-one-post in the case of the minister, for strengthening the party and for efficient administration. Assumptions: I. No human being can be efficient in two spheres. II. A person attending to only administration or party work will be able to do much.
Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider each statement and assumption(s) that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement. Give answer (1) if only I is implicit; (2) if only II is implicit; (3) if both I and II are implicit; (4) if neither I nor II is implicit; (5) if either I alone or II alone is implicit.
Statement: If water pollution continues at its present rate, it will eventually make oxygen molecules unavailable to water plants. Assumptions: I. Water pollution affects the growth of water plants. II. Water pollution reduces the availability of oxygen in water.
Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider each statement and assumption(s) that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement. Give answer (1) if only I is implicit; (2) if only II is implicit; (3) if both I and II are implicit; (4) if neither I nor II is implicit; (5) if either I alone or II alone is implicit.
Statement: War begins in the minds of men, and it is in the minds of men that defense against war has to be built. Assumptions: I. Individuals are responsible for waging war. II. Wars rise because people's thinking is not on the right lines.
Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider each statement and assumption(s) that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement. Give answer (1) if only I is implicit; (2) if only II is implicit; (3) if both I and II are implicit; (4) if neither I nor II is implicit; (5) if either I alone or II alone is implicit.
Statement: The Railway authorities have decided to increase the freight charges by 10 per cent, in view of the possibility of incurring losses in the current financial year. Assumptions: I. The volume of freight during the remaining period may remain the same. II. The amount so obtained may set off a part or total of the estimated deficit