Logical Reasoning (Critical Reasoning + Analytical Reasoning) Questions for CLAT UG [Part 10]
1. Which option most seriously weakens the argument that introducing AI grading systems will make evaluation more fair?
a) AI systems are expensive.
b) AI can inherit bias from training data.
c) Teachers need training to use AI.
d) AI saves time in evaluation.
b) AI can inherit bias from training data.
c) Teachers need training to use AI.
d) AI saves time in evaluation.
2. A person walks 7 km north, then 4 km east, then 7 km south. How far is he from the starting point?
a) 4 km
b) 7 km
c) 11 km
d) 14 km
b) 7 km
c) 11 km
d) 14 km
3. What assumption is necessary for the claim that online learning improves accessibility?
a) The Internet is affordable.
b) Students prefer online classes.
c) Students have access to devices and the internet.
d) Teachers like technology.
b) Students prefer online classes.
c) Students have access to devices and the internet.
d) Teachers like technology.
4. If BLUE is coded as CMVF, how is GREEN coded?
a) HSFEO
b) HSFFO
c) HRFFO
d) HREEN
b) HSFFO
c) HRFFO
d) HREEN
5. Which statement best supports the claim that reading newspapers improves civic awareness?
a) Newspapers are widely available.
b) Newspapers report current political events.
c) People enjoy reading.
d) Newspapers are affordable.
b) Newspapers report current political events.
c) People enjoy reading.
d) Newspapers are affordable.
6. 3, 6, 11, 18, ?
a) 27
b) 25
c) 29
d) 36
b) 25
c) 29
d) 36
7. Following the enforcement of stringent noise regulations, the number of complaints decreased. What is the most plausible conclusion?
a) People stopped complaining.
b) Regulations were effective.
c) Cities became quieter.
d) People moved away.
b) Regulations were effective.
c) Cities became quieter.
d) People moved away.
8. Four friends P, Q, R, S sit in a row.
P sits left of Q
R sits at the right end
R sits at the right end
Who sits second from the left?
a) P
b) R
c) S
d) Q
b) R
c) S
d) Q
9. Pollution causes health hazards. Therefore, governments should regulate industries. What is the conclusion?
a) Pollution is dangerous.
b) Industries pollute.
c) Governments should regulate industries.
d) Health is important.
b) Industries pollute.
c) Governments should regulate industries.
d) Health is important.
10. Book : Reading :: Food : ?
a) Hunger
b) Eating
c) Taste
d) Cooking
b) Eating
c) Taste
d) Cooking
11. Which option weakens the claim that social media increases political awareness?
a) Social media spreads misinformation.
b) Youth use social media frequently.
c) News is shared quickly.
d) Social media is popular.
b) Youth use social media frequently.
c) News is shared quickly.
d) Social media is popular.
12. A man walks 10 km west, then 3 km north, then 10 km east. Where is he now?
a) 3 km north
b) At starting point
c) 7 km north
d) 10 km east
b) At starting point
c) 7 km north
d) 10 km east
13. “This law is just because the majority supports it.” Identify the flaw.
a) Appeal to majority
b) Circular reasoning
c) False cause
d) Slippery slope
b) Circular reasoning
c) False cause
d) Slippery slope
14. Copper, Iron, Gold, Plastic. Which is the odd one out?
a) Copper
b) Iron
c) Gold
d) Plastic
b) Iron
c) Gold
d) Plastic
15. Remote work increased productivity in a company. What best explains this?
a) Employees worked fewer hours.
b) Reduced commuting saves time.
c) Offices were closed.
d) Internet speed improved.
b) Reduced commuting saves time.
c) Offices were closed.
d) Internet speed improved.
Correct Answers with their Explanation
1. Correct Answer: B
Option B is the correct choice. The primary reason is that fairness is fundamentally compromised when the underlying AI system is biased. Options A and C describe functional or logistical challenges rather than issues of fairness, and Option D actually serves to reinforce the main argument.
Option B is the correct choice. The primary reason is that fairness is fundamentally compromised when the underlying AI system is biased. Options A and C describe functional or logistical challenges rather than issues of fairness, and Option D actually serves to reinforce the main argument.
2. Correct Answer: A
North and south cancel; only 4 km east remains.
North and south cancel; only 4 km east remains.
3. Correct Answer: C
Online learning’s capacity to enhance accessibility is fundamentally dependent on access itself. Neither individual preferences nor affordability, in isolation, are sufficient guarantees of this access.
Online learning’s capacity to enhance accessibility is fundamentally dependent on access itself. Neither individual preferences nor affordability, in isolation, are sufficient guarantees of this access.
4. Correct Answer: B
Each letter is shifted +1 (B→C, L→M…).
Each letter is shifted +1 (B→C, L→M…).
5. Correct Answer: B
Civic awareness, presented as Option B, is directly derived from possessing political information. Other options concerning availability or enjoyment do not guarantee this awareness.
Civic awareness, presented as Option B, is directly derived from possessing political information. Other options concerning availability or enjoyment do not guarantee this awareness.
6. Correct Answer: A
+3, +5, +7 → next +9 = 27.
+3, +5, +7 → next +9 = 27.
7. Correct Answer: B
The effectiveness of this option is logically demonstrated by the reduction in complaints. Other choices are inappropriate because they are either overly absolute or lack sufficient supporting evidence.
The effectiveness of this option is logically demonstrated by the reduction in complaints. Other choices are inappropriate because they are either overly absolute or lack sufficient supporting evidence.
8. Correct Answer: D
9. Correct Answer: C
10. Correct Answer: B
Books are used for reading; food is for eating.
Books are used for reading; food is for eating.
11. Correct Answer: A
This option is correct because misinformation weakens awareness. The other options are incorrect as they either support this idea or are irrelevant to it.
This option is correct because misinformation weakens awareness. The other options are incorrect as they either support this idea or are irrelevant to it.
12. Correct Answer: A
East and west cancel; only 3 km north remains.
East and west cancel; only 3 km north remains.
13. Correct Answer: A
14. Correct Answer: D
Plastic is not a metal, all the others are metals.
Plastic is not a metal, all the others are metals.
15. Correct Option: B
Increased productivity is a direct consequence of saving time and energy. Other factors are either secondary or unsubstantiated causes.
Increased productivity is a direct consequence of saving time and energy. Other factors are either secondary or unsubstantiated causes.
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