Logical Reasoning (Critical Reasoning + Analytical Reasoning) Questions for CLAT UG [Part 6]
1. Which option effectively undermines the author’s argument that implementing online attendance systems will enhance employee punctuality?
a. Online systems are costly to install.
b. Employees can mark attendance remotely without being present.
c. Some offices already track attendance.
d. Punctuality improves workplace discipline.
b. Employees can mark attendance remotely without being present.
c. Some offices already track attendance.
d. Punctuality improves workplace discipline.
2. A person walks 9 km north, then 5 km east, and finally 9 km south. How far is the person from the starting point?
a. 5 km
b. 9 km
c. 14 km
d. 18 km
b. 9 km
c. 14 km
d. 18 km
3. For the argument that banning junk food advertising will reduce unhealthy eating habits in children to be valid, what must be assumed?
a. Children are influenced by advertisements.
b. Junk food is unhealthy.
c. Parents control their children’s diets.
d. Healthy food is affordable.
b. Junk food is unhealthy.
c. Parents control their children’s diets.
d. Healthy food is affordable.
4. If PEN is coded as QFO, how is BOOK coded?
a. CPPM
b. CNPL
c. CPPL
d. BPPL
b. CNPL
c. CPPL
d. BPPL
5. Which statement best supports the claim that regular exercise improves mental health?
a. Exercise increases physical strength.
b. Exercise reduces stress and anxiety.
c. Gyms are expensive.
d. Some people dislike exercising.
b. Exercise reduces stress and anxiety.
c. Gyms are expensive.
d. Some people dislike exercising.
6. 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
a. 18
b. 24
c. 32
d. 64
b. 24
c. 32
d. 64
7. What is the most reasonable conclusion to draw from the decline in head injury cases following the enforcement of strict helmet laws?
a. All accidents stopped.
b. Helmets helped reduce head injuries.
c. Roads became safer.
d. People stopped riding bikes.
b. Helmets helped reduce head injuries.
c. Roads became safer.
d. People stopped riding bikes.
8. Five people P, Q, R, S, T sit in a row.
P sits to the left of Q.
R sits to the right of Q.
S sits at the extreme left.
Who sits in the middle?
R sits to the right of Q.
S sits at the extreme left.
Who sits in the middle?
a. P
b. Q
c. R
d. T
b. Q
c. R
d. T
9. Deforestation leads to climate imbalance. What is the conclusion that can be derived from this statement?
a. Climate imbalance is dangerous.
b. Deforestation affects climate.
c. Forests must be protected.
d. Trees absorb carbon dioxide.
b. Deforestation affects climate.
c. Forests must be protected.
d. Trees absorb carbon dioxide.
10. Eye : Vision :: Ear : ?
a. Sound
b. Hearing
c. Noise
d. Music
b. Hearing
c. Noise
d. Music
11. Which option weakens the claim that longer school hours improve academic performance?
a. Students get tired with longer hours.
b. Teachers are qualified.
c. Schools have libraries.
d. Exams are important.
b. Teachers are qualified.
c. Schools have libraries.
d. Exams are important.
12. What is the final position of a person relative to their starting point if they first travel 6 km west, then 2 km south, and finally 6 km east?
a. 2 km south
b. 6 km west
c. 8 km south
d. At starting point
b. 6 km west
c. 8 km south
d. At starting point
13. “This rule is correct because it has always been followed.” What is the flaw in the given statement?
a. Appeal to tradition
b. False analogy
c. Slippery slope
d. Appeal to emotion
b. False analogy
c. Slippery slope
d. Appeal to emotion
14. Rose, Lotus, Lily, Mango. Find the odd one out.
a. Rose
b. Lotus
c. Lily
d. Mango
b. Lotus
c. Lily
d. Mango
15. Six people — P, Q, R, S, T, and U — are seated in a straight line facing north.
• P sits immediately to the right of R.
• S sits at one of the extreme ends.
• Q sits second to the left of S.
• T sits immediately to the left of Q.
• S sits at one of the extreme ends.
• Q sits second to the left of S.
• T sits immediately to the left of Q.
Which of the following is the correct seating order from left to right?
a. S – Q – T – R – P – U
b. S – T – Q – R – P – U
c. U – S – T – Q – R – P
d. S – U – T – Q – R – P
b. S – T – Q – R – P – U
c. U – S – T – Q – R – P
d. S – U – T – Q – R – P
Answers
1. Correct Answer: B
The argument fundamentally fails by assuming logged attendance guarantees physical presence. Option B significantly weakens the argument by suggesting remote logging makes punctuality improvements superficial. Options A and C are irrelevant, addressing cost and an unrelated claim, respectively. Option D strengthens the argument.
The argument fundamentally fails by assuming logged attendance guarantees physical presence. Option B significantly weakens the argument by suggesting remote logging makes punctuality improvements superficial. Options A and C are irrelevant, addressing cost and an unrelated claim, respectively. Option D strengthens the argument.
2. Correct Answer: A
The north and south movements cancel each other. Only 5 km east remains.
The north and south movements cancel each other. Only 5 km east remains.
3. Correct Answer: A
The fundamental premise is that without the assumption of advertisements influencing children, a ban on them would be ineffective, which supports option A as the correct choice. Option B is a statement of fact but is not critical to the argument. Option C deflects accountability away from the advertisements themselves. Option D is irrelevant to the discussion about advertising.
The fundamental premise is that without the assumption of advertisements influencing children, a ban on them would be ineffective, which supports option A as the correct choice. Option B is a statement of fact but is not critical to the argument. Option C deflects accountability away from the advertisements themselves. Option D is irrelevant to the discussion about advertising.
4. Correct Answer: A
Each letter is shifted one step forward:
B→C, O→P, O→P, K→L, making it CPPL.
Each letter is shifted one step forward:
B→C, O→P, O→P, K→L, making it CPPL.
5. Correct Answer: B
Mental health improvement is directly supported by reducing stress and anxiety, which aligns with option B. Options A, C, and D do not substantiate the claim regarding mental health.
Mental health improvement is directly supported by reducing stress and anxiety, which aligns with option B. Options A, C, and D do not substantiate the claim regarding mental health.
6. Correct Answer: C
Each initial term is multiplied by 2 (2×2=4, 4×2=8, 8×2=16 and 16×2=32).
Each initial term is multiplied by 2 (2×2=4, 4×2=8, 8×2=16 and 16×2=32).
7. Correct Answer: B
The decrease in incidents logically points to the efficacy of helmets, making option B the correct choice. Options A and D are overly definitive, and option C lacks direct substantiation from the provided information.
The decrease in incidents logically points to the efficacy of helmets, making option B the correct choice. Options A and D are overly definitive, and option C lacks direct substantiation from the provided information.
8. Correct Answer: B
Given that S is at the extreme left, the arrangement starts with S in the first position. We are informed that P is to the left of Q, and R is to the right of Q. Consequently, Q must occupy the position between P and R. When arranging the individuals from left to right, respecting all stated conditions, the sequence is:
S, P, Q, R, T
In this configuration, Q is precisely in the middle, holding the third position. Therefore, Q sits in the middle.
Given that S is at the extreme left, the arrangement starts with S in the first position. We are informed that P is to the left of Q, and R is to the right of Q. Consequently, Q must occupy the position between P and R. When arranging the individuals from left to right, respecting all stated conditions, the sequence is:
S, P, Q, R, T
In this configuration, Q is precisely in the middle, holding the third position. Therefore, Q sits in the middle.
9. Correct Answer: C
The conclusion, which is the policy recommendation, is represented by option C. The other options serve as supporting premises.
The conclusion, which is the policy recommendation, is represented by option C. The other options serve as supporting premises.
10. Correct Answer: B
An eye enables vision; similarly, an ear enables hearing.
An eye enables vision; similarly, an ear enables hearing.
11. Correct Answer: A
Increased school hours are assumed to improve performance, equating more time with better learning. However, Option A’s point on fatigue invalidates this. Longer days reduce concentration and retention, negating the link between extended time and improved results. Other options are irrelevant as they don’t challenge the core premise that longer hours lead to superior performance.
Increased school hours are assumed to improve performance, equating more time with better learning. However, Option A’s point on fatigue invalidates this. Longer days reduce concentration and retention, negating the link between extended time and improved results. Other options are irrelevant as they don’t challenge the core premise that longer hours lead to superior performance.
12. Correct Answer: A
East and west cancel out; only 2 km south remains.
East and west cancel out; only 2 km south remains.
13. Correct Answer: A
The argument relies on past practice rather than logic.
The argument relies on past practice rather than logic.
14. Correct Answer: D
Rose, lotus, and lily are flowers; mango is a fruit.
Rose, lotus, and lily are flowers; mango is a fruit.
15. Correct Answer: B
Since S is at an extreme end, place S at the left end. Q is second to the left of S, which is not possible if S is on the left, so S must be on the right end. Placing S at the rightmost position, Q is two places to its left. T sits immediately to the left of Q. R must be immediately to the left of P. After placing S, Q, and T, the only way to keep R and P together is R followed by P. The remaining position is filled by U.
Thus, the final arrangement from left to right is:
S – T – Q – R – P – U (Option B)
Since S is at an extreme end, place S at the left end. Q is second to the left of S, which is not possible if S is on the left, so S must be on the right end. Placing S at the rightmost position, Q is two places to its left. T sits immediately to the left of Q. R must be immediately to the left of P. After placing S, Q, and T, the only way to keep R and P together is R followed by P. The remaining position is filled by U.
Thus, the final arrangement from left to right is:
S – T – Q – R – P – U (Option B)
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