Logical Reasoning Questions (Critical Reasoning + Analytical Reasoning) for CLAT UG [Part 22]
Within the CLAT UG examination, the Logical Reasoning section functions as a vital constituent, typically encompassing 28 to 32 questions and representing approximately 25% of the overall paper. This segment evaluates critical and analytical reasoning, specifically interpreting arguments, discerning assumptions, and identifying fallacies, requiring accuracy and speed under time pressure.
1. Which option most weakens the claim that increasing green spaces in cities will significantly improve air quality?
a) Green spaces require maintenance.
b) Air pollution is largely caused by industrial emissions.
c) People enjoy parks.
d) Trees absorb carbon dioxide
b) Air pollution is largely caused by industrial emissions.
c) People enjoy parks.
d) Trees absorb carbon dioxide
2. Find the next number: 5, 9, 17, 33,?
a) 49
b) 57
c) 65
d) 73
b) 57
c) 65
d) 73
3. All poets are imaginative. Some imaginative people are musicians. What follows?
a) All poets are musicians.
b) Some poets may be musicians.
c) No poets are musicians.
d) All musicians are poets.
b) Some poets may be musicians.
c) No poets are musicians.
d) All musicians are poets.
4. If TRAIN is coded as USBJO, how is PLANE coded?
a) QMBOF
b) QMBPF
c) QMBNF
d) QMBOD
b) QMBPF
c) QMBNF
d) QMBOD
5. Which statement strengthens the argument that remote work increases productivity?
a) Employees save commuting time.
b) Offices are expensive.
c) Internet usage has increased.
d) Some employees prefer offices.
b) Offices are expensive.
c) Internet usage has increased.
d) Some employees prefer offices.
6. Find the next number: 4, 6, 9, 13, 18, ?
a) 22
b) 24
c) 25
d) 27
b) 24
c) 25
d) 27
7. After installing traffic signals, accidents reduced at a junction. What is the best conclusion?
a) Signals caused the reduction in accidents
b) Traffic signals may have contributed to fewer accidents
c) Drivers became more careful
d) Roads improved
b) Traffic signals may have contributed to fewer accidents
c) Drivers became more careful
d) Roads improved
8. Five people A, B, C, D, E sit in a row
A is to the left of B
C is between A and B
D is at the extreme right
E is not next to B
C is between A and B
D is at the extreme right
E is not next to B
Who sits in the middle?
a) A
b) C
c) E
d) B
b) C
c) E
d) B
9. All lawyers are educated. Some educated people are wealthy. What conclusion is correct?
a) All lawyers are wealthy.
b) Some lawyers may be wealthy.
c) No lawyers are wealthy.
d) All wealthy people are lawyers.
b) Some lawyers may be wealthy.
c) No lawyers are wealthy.
d) All wealthy people are lawyers.
10. Heart : Blood :: Lungs : ?
a) Air
b) Oxygen
c) Breathing
d) Body
b) Oxygen
c) Breathing
d) Body
11. Which option weakens the claim that increasing salaries improves employee motivation?
a) Higher salaries attract talent.
b) Motivation depends on job satisfaction and work environment.
c) Employees like money.
d) Salaries vary across industries.
b) Motivation depends on job satisfaction and work environment.
c) Employees like money.
d) Salaries vary across industries.
12. A person walks 8 km north, then 6 km east, then 8 km south, then 2 km west. How far from the starting point?
a) 2 km
b) 4 km
c) 6 km
d) 8 km
b) 4 km
c) 6 km
d) 8 km
13. “This decision is correct because experts support it.” Identify the flaw.
a) Appeal to authority.
b) Circular reasoning.
c) False cause.
d) Hasty generalization.
b) Circular reasoning.
c) False cause.
d) Hasty generalization.
14. Find the odd one:
a) Square
b) Triangle
c) Circle
d) Cube
b) Triangle
c) Circle
d) Cube
15. 6, 14, 30, 62,?
a) 94
b) 118
c) 126
d) 130
b) 118
c) 126
d) 130
Answers
- Correct Answer: B – If pollution mainly comes from industries, increasing green spaces alone will not significantly improve air quality, while other options do not challenge the core claim.
- Correct Answer: C – Pattern is number ×2 −1 → 5×2−1=9, 9×2−1=17, 17×2−1=33, so 33×2−1 = 65.
- Correct Answer: B – Since some imaginative people are musicians and poets are imaginative, there is a possibility that some poets are musicians.
- Correct Answer: A – Each letter is shifted +1 → PLANE becomes QMBOF.
- Correct Answer: A – Saving commuting time directly explains increased productivity, while other options are irrelevant or weak.
- Correct Answer: B – Differences are +2, +3, +4, +5 → next is +6 → 18 + 6 = 24.
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