Logical Reasoning (Critical Reasoning + Analytical Reasoning) for CLAT UG [Part 18]

Adtiya Aryan

20 June 20262 min read

1. Which option most weakens the claim that increasing the number of streetlights reduces crime?
a. Streetlights consume electricity.
b. Many crimes occur indoors rather than on streets.
c. Streetlights are expensive to install.
d. Cities already have many streetlights.

2. A person walks 12 km north, then 5 km east, then 12 km south. How far is the person from the starting point?
a. 5 km
b. 7 km
c. 12 km
d. 17 km

3. “All students who practice regularly perform well in exams. Riya practices regularly”. What conclusion can be drawn?
a. Riya will perform well in exams.
b. Riya studies every subject.
c. All students perform well.
d. Exams are easy.

4. If LIGHT is coded as MJHIU, how is DARK coded?
a. EBQL
b. EBPL
c. EBPK
d. FBSL

5. Which statement best strengthens the claim that planting trees in cities improves air quality?
a. Trees require water to grow.
b. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
c. Trees provide shade.
d. Trees attract birds.

6. 5, 9, 15, 23, ?
a. 31
b. 33
c. 35
d. 37

7. After introducing stricter traffic fines, the number of traffic violations decreased. What is the most reasonable conclusion?
a. Drivers became more careful.
b. Traffic police increased.
c. Roads became wider.
d. Cars became safer.

8. Four friends P, Q, R, S sit in a row.
P sits to the left of Q
R sits at the extreme right
S sits between P and Q
Who sits second from the left?
a. P
b. S
c. Q
d. R

9. All roses are flowers. Some flowers fade quickly. What can be concluded?
a. All roses fade quickly.
b. Some roses fade quickly.
c. Roses are flowers.
d. No roses fade quickly.

10. Pen : Writing :: Knife : ?
a. Cutting
b. Cooking
c. Steel
d. Kitchen

11. Which option weakens the claim that using bicycles reduces city pollution?
a. Bicycles are inexpensive.
b. Many people prefer using cars.
c. Cycling improves health.
d. Bicycles require maintenance.

12. A person walks 8 km west, then 4 km north, then 8 km east. Where is the person now?
a. 4 km north
b. 4 km south
c. At the starting point
d. 8 km north

13. “This plan must be successful because it has been used for many years”. What is the flaw in reasoning?
a. Appeal to tradition
b. False cause
c. Circular reasoning
d. Slippery slope

14. Dog, Cat, Cow, Tiger. Find the odd one out.
a. Dog
b. Cat
c. Cow
d. Tiger

15. Online classes increased attendance in a college. What best explains this?
a. Students enjoy studying.
b. Online classes remove travel barriers.
c. Teachers gave fewer assignments.
d. Exams became easier.

Answers

Correct Answer: B – The argument assumes that crime mainly happens on streets where lighting matters. If many crimes occur indoors, increasing streetlights will not significantly reduce crime. The other options only discuss cost or availability and do not challenge the link between streetlights and crime.
Correct Answer: A – The movement north and south cancels each other out. Only the 5 km movement toward the east remains. Therefore, the person is 5 km away from the starting point.
Correct Answer: A – The statement clearly says that students who practice regularly perform well. Since Riya practices regularly, it logically follows that she will perform well in exams. The other options introduce ideas that are not mentioned in the statement.
Correct Answer: B – In the coding pattern, each letter is shifted one position forward in the alphabet. For example, L becomes M and I becomes J. Applying the same pattern, D becomes E, A becomes B, R becomes S, and K becomes L, giving the correct coded word.
Correct Answer: B – The claim is about improving air quality. Trees absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen directly improves air quality, so this strongly supports the argument. The other options describe benefits of trees but do not relate directly to air quality.

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Answers

Correct Answer: B – The argument assumes that crime mainly happens on streets where lighting matters. If many crimes occur indoors, increasing streetlights will not significantly reduce crime. The other options only discuss cost or availability and do not challenge the link between streetlights and crime.

Correct Answer: A – The movement north and south cancels each other out. Only the 5 km movement toward the east remains. Therefore, the person is 5 km away from the starting point.

Correct Answer: A – The statement clearly says that students who practice regularly perform well. Since Riya practices regularly, it logically follows that she will perform well in exams. The other options introduce ideas that are not mentioned in the statement.

Correct Answer: B – In the coding pattern, each letter is shifted one position forward in the alphabet. For example, L becomes M and I becomes J. Applying the same pattern, D becomes E, A becomes B, R becomes S, and K becomes L, giving the correct coded word.

Correct Answer: B – The claim is about improving air quality. Trees absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen directly improves air quality, so this strongly supports the argument. The other options describe benefits of trees but do not relate directly to air quality.