Logical Reasoning (Critical Reasoning + Analytical Reasoning) Questions for CLAT UG [Part 11]

Adtiya Aryan19 March 20262 min read

1. Which option most seriously weakens the claim that banning plastic bags will significantly reduce environmental pollution?

a) Plastic bags are lightweight.
b) Many pollutants come from industrial waste.
c) Plastic bags are reusable.
d) Alternatives to plastic bags exist.

2. A person walks 6 km east, then 8 km north, and then 6 km west. How far is the person from the starting point?

a) 6 km
b) 8 km
c) 10 km
d) 14 km

3. What assumption is necessary for the argument that free public transport will reduce traffic congestion?

a) People dislike driving.
b) Public transport is affordable.
c) People will shift from private vehicles to public transport.
d) Roads are overcrowded.

4. If RAIN is coded as SBJO, how is WIND coded?

a) XJOE
b) XJOD
c) VJOE
d) WJOE

5. Which statement best supports the claim that digital payments promote financial inclusion?

a) Smartphones are popular.
b) Digital payments reduce cash handling.
c) Digital payments allow banking access without physical branches.
d) Banks earn profits from transactions.

6. 2, 7, 14, 23, ?

a) 30
b) 32
c) 34
d) 36

7. With the implementation of stricter attendance regulations, classroom engagement saw a rise. What conclusion can most logically be drawn from this?

a) Students enjoy classes.
b) Rules were effective.
c) Teachers improved teaching.
d) Exams became easier.

8. Five people A, B, C, D, E stand in a line.
B is left of A.
C is right of A.
D is at the extreme left.
Who is in the middle?

a) A
b) B
c) C
d) E

9. Heavy rainfall causes flooding. Therefore, cities must improve drainage systems. What is the conclusion?

a) Rainfall is increasing.
b) Flooding damages cities.
c) Cities must improve drainage systems.
d) Drainage systems are outdated.

10. Eye : Seeing :: Ear : ?

a) Sound
b) Hearing
c) Noise
d) Music

11. Which option weakens the claim that online news platforms increase awareness?

a) Online news is updated frequently.
b) Many online articles are misleading.
c) Internet usage has increased.
d) News is easily accessible.

12. A man walks 5 km south, then 5 km west, then 5 km north. Where is he now?

a) 5 km east
b) 5 km west
c) At starting point
d) 10 km west

13. “This policy must be correct because it has never been challenged before.” Identify the flaw.

a) False cause
b) Appeal to ignorance
c) Circular reasoning
d) Slippery Slope

14. Rose, Lily, Lotus, Mango. Which is the odd one out?

a) Rose
b) Lily
c) Lotus
d) Mango

15. Flexible working hours were introduced, and employee morale improved. What best explains this?

a) Salaries increased.
b) Employees worked less.
c) Better work-life balance.
d) Office size expanded.

Answers

Correct Answer: B – Banning plastic bags will not substantially curb pollution because the primary source of major pollution is industry. Consequently, the other available options fail to directly refute this claim.
Correct Answer: B – East and west cancel out. Only 8 km north remains.
Correct Answer: C – The argument works only if people actually change their mode of transport. Other options do not ensure congestion reduction.
Correct Answer: A – Each letter is shifted one step forward in the alphabet.
Correct Answer: C – Financial inclusion is fundamentally about having access to banking services. Option C is the most direct supporting statement for this concept, while the other options are either indirectly related or not relevant.

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Answers

Correct Answer: B – Banning plastic bags will not substantially curb pollution because the primary source of major pollution is industry. Consequently, the other available options fail to directly refute this claim.

Correct Answer: B – East and west cancel out. Only 8 km north remains.

Correct Answer: C – The argument works only if people actually change their mode of transport. Other options do not ensure congestion reduction.

Correct Answer: A – Each letter is shifted one step forward in the alphabet.

Correct Answer: C – Financial inclusion is fundamentally about having access to banking services. Option C is the most direct supporting statement for this concept, while the other options are either indirectly related or not relevant.