Logical Reasoning (Critical Reasoning + Analytical Reasoning) Questions for CLAT UG [Part 13]
1. Which option best undermines the author’s argument that raising the minimum wage will decrease poverty by increasing workers’ income?
a. Some workers earn more than the minimum wage.
b. Employers may reduce hiring to offset higher wage costs.
c. Poverty is a complex social issue.
d. Minimum wages differ across states.
a. Some workers earn more than the minimum wage.
b. Employers may reduce hiring to offset higher wage costs.
c. Poverty is a complex social issue.
d. Minimum wages differ across states.
2. A person walks 10 km north, turns right and walks 5 km, turns right again and walks 10 km, then turns left and walks 3 km. How far is the person from the starting point?
a. 2 km
b. 3 km
c. 5 km
d. 8 km
a. 2 km
b. 3 km
c. 5 km
d. 8 km
3. What assumption is essential for the claim that banning social media for minors will improve mental health?
a. Social media causes mental health problems.
b. Minors spend time online.
c. Mental health is important.
d. Parents support the ban.
a. Social media causes mental health problems.
b. Minors spend time online.
c. Mental health is important.
d. Parents support the ban.
4. If COURT is coded as DPVSU, how is LAW coded?
a. MBX
b. LBX
c. LBY
d. LCX
a. MBX
b. LBX
c. LBY
d. LCX
5. Which statement most strongly supports the claim that capital punishment does not deter crime?
a. Crime rates remain high in countries with the death penalty.
b. Capital punishment is controversial.
c. Courts take time to decide cases.
d. Criminals fear punishment.
a. Crime rates remain high in countries with the death penalty.
b. Capital punishment is controversial.
c. Courts take time to decide cases.
d. Criminals fear punishment.
6. 7, 14, 28, 55, ?
a. 82
b. 83
c. 110
d. 111
a. 82
b. 83
c. 110
d. 111
7. After flexible deadlines were introduced, assignment submissions improved. Which conclusion is most justified?
a. Students became disciplined.
b. Teachers were lenient.
c. Flexibility encourages compliance.
d. Academic pressure was reduced completely.
a. Students became disciplined.
b. Teachers were lenient.
c. Flexibility encourages compliance.
d. Academic pressure was reduced completely.
8. Six people A, B, C, D, E, F sit in a row facing north.
• A sits two places to the right of D
• B sits immediately left of C
• F sits at the extreme left
• E sits immediately right of A
• A sits two places to the right of D
• B sits immediately left of C
• F sits at the extreme left
• E sits immediately right of A
Who sits in the middle?
a. A
b. C
c. D
d. E
a. A
b. C
c. D
d. E
9. Unemployment leads to social instability. Therefore, governments should create jobs. What is the conclusion?
a. Unemployment is harmful.
b. Social instability is dangerous.
c. Governments should create jobs.
d. Employment is necessary.
a. Unemployment is harmful.
b. Social instability is dangerous.
c. Governments should create jobs.
d. Employment is necessary.
10. Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
a. Student
b. School
c. Education
d. Books
a. Student
b. School
c. Education
d. Books
11. Which option weakens the claim that remote work improves productivity?
a. Internet access is widespread.
b. Employees face more distractions at home.
c. Offices are expensive.
d. Technology has improved.
a. Internet access is widespread.
b. Employees face more distractions at home.
c. Offices are expensive.
d. Technology has improved.
12. A man walks 3 km east, 4 km south, and then 3 km west. Where is he now?
a. 4 km north
b. 4 km south
c. At starting point
d. 6 km south
a. 4 km north
b. 4 km south
c. At starting point
d. 6 km south
13. “This rule is fair because everyone follows it.” Identify the flaw.
a. Appeal to authority
b. Appeal to popularity
c. Circular reasoning
d. False cause
a. Appeal to authority
b. Appeal to popularity
c. Circular reasoning
d. False cause
14. Pencil, Pen, Marker, Eraser. Find the odd one out.
a. Pencil
b. Pen
c. Marker
d. Eraser
a. Pencil
b. Pen
c. Marker
d. Eraser
15. Public parks were renovated, and footfall increased. What best explains this?
a. The weather improved.
b. The population increased.
c. Better facilities attracted visitors.
d. Entry fees were raised.
a. The weather improved.
b. The population increased.
c. Better facilities attracted visitors.
d. Entry fees were raised.
Answers
1. Correct Answer: B
Reduced hiring by employers could lead to an increase in unemployment, which would exacerbate poverty rather than alleviate it. Option A is unrelated to the issue. Option C lacks clarity and specificity, and Option D fails to challenge the stated causal link.
Reduced hiring by employers could lead to an increase in unemployment, which would exacerbate poverty rather than alleviate it. Option A is unrelated to the issue. Option C lacks clarity and specificity, and Option D fails to challenge the stated causal link.
2. Correct Answer: D
North 10 → East 5 → South 10 (north & south cancel) → East 3
East = 5 + 3 = 8 km
Net movement = 8 km east
North 10 → East 5 → South 10 (north & south cancel) → East 3
East = 5 + 3 = 8 km
Net movement = 8 km east
3. Correct Answer: A
The ban is unjustifiable because it has not established a causal link between social media and mental health problems. Options B and D are relevant to the context, while Option C is a subjective value judgment.
The ban is unjustifiable because it has not established a causal link between social media and mental health problems. Options B and D are relevant to the context, while Option C is a subjective value judgment.
4. Correct Answer: A
Each letter shifts +1:
C→D, O→P, U→V, R→S, T→U
L→M, A→B, W→X → MBX
Each letter shifts +1:
C→D, O→P, U→V, R→S, T→U
L→M, A→B, W→X → MBX
5. Correct Answer: A
Deterrence is directly challenged by empirical evidence. Options B and C are secondary concerns, while Option D is inconsistent with the main assertion.
Deterrence is directly challenged by empirical evidence. Options B and C are secondary concerns, while Option D is inconsistent with the main assertion.
6. Correct Answer: B
×2 +0, ×2 +0, ×2 −1 → pattern shifts
28×2 −1 = 55
55×2 −27 = 83
×2 +0, ×2 +0, ×2 −1 → pattern shifts
28×2 −1 = 55
55×2 −27 = 83
7. Correct Answer: C
Flexibility naturally leads to better submissions. Options A and B function as assumptions, whereas Option D is too absolute and lacks supporting evidence.
Flexibility naturally leads to better submissions. Options A and B function as assumptions, whereas Option D is too absolute and lacks supporting evidence.
8. Correct Answer: D
Arrangement: F – D – A – E – B – C
Middle position (4th) = E
Arrangement: F – D – A – E – B – C
Middle position (4th) = E
9. Correct Answer: C
The statement after “therefore” is always the conclusion. Others are premises.
The statement after “therefore” is always the conclusion. Others are premises.
10. Correct Answer: B
A doctor works in a hospital; a teacher works in a school.
A doctor works in a hospital; a teacher works in a school.
11. Correct Answer: B
The claim is weakened by distractions, as they decrease productivity. Options A and D support the claim, while Option C is not relevant.
The claim is weakened by distractions, as they decrease productivity. Options A and D support the claim, while Option C is not relevant.
12. Correct Answer: B
East and west cancel; only 4 km south remains.
East and west cancel; only 4 km south remains.
13. Correct Answer: B
Just because many people follow something doesn’t make it fair.
Just because many people follow something doesn’t make it fair.
14. Correct Answer: D
Eraser removes writing; others are used to write.
Eraser removes writing; others are used to write.
15. Correct Answer: C
Improved facilities from renovation directly lead to a rise in visits. Options A and B are considered assumptions, while option D would have the opposite effect of decreasing footfall.
Improved facilities from renovation directly lead to a rise in visits. Options A and B are considered assumptions, while option D would have the opposite effect of decreasing footfall.
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