Logical Reasoning (Critical Reasoning + Analytical Reasoning) Questions for CLAT UG [Part 12]

1. Which option most seriously weakens the claim that installing CCTV cameras in public places will reduce crime?
a. CCTV cameras are expensive.
b. Crimes may shift to areas without cameras.
c. Cameras require maintenance.
d. Police monitor cameras.

2. A person walks 8 km north, then 6 km west, and then 8 km south. 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 online exams reduce cheating?
a. Students like online exams.
b. Technology is reliable.
c. Monitoring software can detect cheating.
d. Exams are difficult.

4. If MIND is coded as NJOF, how is SOUL coded?
a. TPVM
b. TPUL
c. RPVM
d. SPUL

5. Which statement best supports the claim that meditation improves mental health?
a. Meditation is popular.
b. Meditation reduces stress and anxiety.
c. Meditation takes time.
d. People meditate daily.

6. 5, 11, 19, 29, ?
a. 37
b. 39
c. 41
d. 43

7. After stricter exam invigilation was introduced, malpractice cases dropped. What is the most reasonable inference?
a. Exams became easier.
b. Students studied more.
c. Invigilation was effective.
d. Cheating disappeared completely.

8. Five people P, Q, R, S, T sit in a row.
• P sits to the right of Q
• R sits to the left of Q
• S sits at the extreme right.

Who sits in the middle?
a. Q
b. P
c. R
d. T

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.

10. Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
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.

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

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

14. Pencil, Pen, Marker, Eraser. Which is the odd one out?
a. Pencil
b. Pen
c. Marker
d. Eraser

15. Public parks were renovated, and footfall increased. What best explains this?
a. Weather improved.
b. Population increased.
c. Better facilities attracted visitors.
d. Entry fees were raised.

1. Correct Answer: B
The argument suggests that increased CCTV surveillance in public spaces will not substantially decrease overall crime because the majority of crimes occur in private settings. Options C and D serve to strengthen this claim, while Option A, concerning cost, is irrelevant to the surveillance’s effectiveness.

2. Correct Answer: A
North and south cancel out. Only 6 km west remains.

3. Correct Answer: C
Effective monitoring is essential for preventing cheating in online exams. Options A, B, and D are not directly relevant to controlling cheating.

4. Correct Answer: A
Each letter is shifted +1:
S→T, O→P, U→V, L→M = TPVM

5. Correct Answer: B
Reducing stress has a direct, positive impact on mental well-being. The other options (A, C, and D) do not demonstrate a clear benefit to mental health.

6. Correct Answer: C
+6, +8, +10 → next +12
29 + 12 = 41

7. Correct Answer: C
The decrease in malpractice logically suggests that invigilation efforts have been effective. Options A and B lack supporting evidence, while Option D is an overstatement.

8. Correct Answer: B
Arrangement: R – Q – P – T – S
P is third (middle).

9. Correct Answer: C
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.

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.

12. Correct Answer: B
East and west cancel; only 4 km south remains.

13. Correct Answer: B
Just because many people follow something doesn’t make it fair. Others don’t match the reasoning pattern.

14. Correct Answer: D
Eraser removes writing; others are used to write.

15. Correct Answer: C
The increased number of visits is a direct consequence of the improved facilities resulting from the renovation. Options A and B are merely assumptions. Option D would have the opposite effect, leading to a decrease in footfall.