Logical Reasoning (Critical Reasoning + Analytical Reasoning) Questions for CLAT UG [Part 16]

Adtiya Aryan

6 April 20263 min read

1. Which of the following options presents the most significant challenge to the author’s argument that implementing online exams will enhance academic integrity by making cheating more difficult?
a. Online exams reduce paper usage.
b. Students may use multiple devices to cheat.
c. Online exams save administrative costs.
d. Teachers can monitor students digitally.

2. A person walks 10 km east, then 5 km south, then 10 km west, and finally 2 km north. How far is the person from the starting point?
a. 3 km
b. 7 km
c. 5 km
d. 2 km

3. What essential assumption must be true for the argument that increasing the number of public parks will lead to better mental health for citizens to hold?
a. Parks are well maintained.
b. Citizens will use the parks.
c. Mental health facilities are limited.
d. Urban areas lack greenery.

4. If SYSTEM is coded as TZTUFN, how is LOGIC coded?
a. MPHJD
b. MPHHD
c. LPHJD
d. MPHIC

5. Which option provides the strongest evidence to support the author’s argument that flexible work schedules lead to higher employee productivity?
a. Flexible hours reduce commuting stress.
b. Offices become quieter.
c. Employees work fewer hours.
d. Monitoring becomes difficult.

6. 5, 11, 23, 47, ?
a. 71
b. 93
c. 95
d. 99

7. What is a reasonable inference from the fact that food poisoning cases decreased following the implementation of stricter food safety inspections?
a. All restaurants follow rules.
b. Inspections improved food safety.
c. People stopped eating outside.
d. Food poisoning was eliminated.

8. Five people P, Q, R, S, T sit in a row facing north.
• P sits immediately right of R
• S sits at the extreme left
• Q sits between P and T

Who sits at the extreme right?
a. P
b. Q
c. T
d. R

9. Air pollution causes respiratory diseases. Hence, cities should restrict industrial emissions. What is the conclusion?
a. Pollution is harmful.
b. Industries pollute the air.
c. Cities should restrict emissions.
d. Respiratory diseases are rising.

10. Court : Justice :: Hospital : ?
a. Doctor
b. Patient
c. Treatment
d. Disease

11. Which option best challenges the assertion that political awareness is heightened by social media use?
a. Social media spreads misinformation.
b. Youth use social media extensively.
c. News is easily shared.
d. Platforms are interactive.

12. A person walks 8 km north, turns right and walks 6 km, turns right again and walks 8 km. Where is he from the starting point?
a. 6 km east
b. 6 km west
c. At starting point
d. 14 km away

13. “This law is effective because it has always existed.” The flaw is:
a. Appeal to tradition
b. False cause
c. Circular reasoning
d. Slippery slope

14. Democracy, Monarchy, Dictatorship, Freedom. Find the odd one out.
a. Democracy
b. Monarchy
c. Dictatorship
d. Freedom

15. What is the best explanation for the increase in employee satisfaction following the introduction of online meetings?
a. Employees worked fewer hours.
b. Reduced commuting saves time.
c. Offices were renovated.
d. Internet speed improved.

Answers

Correct Answer: B – Online exams are ineffective at preventing cheating if students can use multiple devices. Options A and C are irrelevant to the argument’s validity, while option D actually supports it.
Correct Answer: A East and west cancel. Net south movement = 5 − 2 = 3 km south.
Correct Answer: B – The core condition for this argument’s validity is that people must utilize the parks; other supporting factors are helpful but not essential.
Correct Answer: A Each letter shifts alternately: +1, +2 pattern L→M (+1) O→P (+1) G→H (+1) I→J (+1) C→D (+1) (Uniform +1 shift) → MPHJD
Correct Answer: A – Focus is enhanced, and output is improved by reducing stress. The other choices provided do not support the claim and are either neutral or detract from it.

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Answers

Correct Answer: B – Online exams are ineffective at preventing cheating if students can use multiple devices. Options A and C are irrelevant to the argument’s validity, while option D actually supports it.

Correct Answer: A East and west cancel. Net south movement = 5 − 2 = 3 km south.

Correct Answer: B – The core condition for this argument’s validity is that people must utilize the parks; other supporting factors are helpful but not essential.

Correct Answer: A Each letter shifts alternately: +1, +2 pattern L→M (+1) O→P (+1) G→H (+1) I→J (+1) C→D (+1) (Uniform +1 shift) → MPHJD

Correct Answer: A – Focus is enhanced, and output is improved by reducing stress. The other choices provided do not support the claim and are either neutral or detract from it.