Logical Reasoning (Critical Reasoning + Analytical Reasoning) Questions for CLAT UG [Part 4]

Adtiya Aryan

21 January 20265 min read

Q1. The government asserts that providing free public Wi-Fi in urban areas will stimulate small businesses by increasing the public’s use of online services. Which option would most effectively challenge or undermine this specific claim?

a. Free Wi-Fi is expensive to maintain.
b. Many people prefer physical stores.
c. Small businesses already have internet access.
d. Free Wi-Fi attracts more users to online services.

Q2. A man walks 10 km south, then 6 km east, and then 4 km north. How far is he from his starting point?

a. 8 km
b. 10 km
c. 12 km
d. 6 km

Q3. What is the underlying assumption in the author’s argument that implementing career counseling in schools will lead to more students enrolling in professional courses?

a. Students are confused about career options.
b. Professional courses are expensive.
c. Teachers are qualified.
d. Career counseling is optional.

Q4. If EDUCATE is coded as FVEDDBUF, how will SCHOOL be coded in the same pattern?

a. TDIPPN
b. SDIPPM
c. TDIPPM
d. SDIPPN

Q5. Which statement would best support the claim that implementing flexible working hours leads to higher employee productivity?

a. Workplaces are spacious.
b. Employees like fixed schedules.
c. Productivity depends on skill.
d. Flexible hours reduce employee stress.

Q6. X is the father of Y. Y is the mother of Z. How is X related to Z?

a. Father
b. Uncle
c. Grandfather
d. Brother

Q7. After a city introduced cycling lanes, traffic congestion decreased. Which can be reasonably inferred?

a. All citizens switched to cycling.
b. Cycling lanes contributed to reducing congestion.
c. Cars were banned.
d. Roads were expanded.

Q8. 3, 6, 12, 24, ?

a. 48
b. 36
c. 42
d. 54

Q9. Five students—A, B, C, D, E—participated in a test.
A scored higher than B but lower than C.
D scored higher than A but lower than E.
Who scored the highest?

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

Q10. School : Student :: Hospital : ?

a. Doctor
b. Patient
c. Nurse
d. Medicine

Q11. Governments should invest in renewable energy because it reduces pollution and ensures energy security. What is the main point?

a. Pollution is harmful.
b. Renewable energy ensures energy security.
c. Governments should invest in renewable energy.
d. Fossil fuels are limited.

Q12. Which of the following points supports the author’s argument that implementing meditation instruction in educational institutions leads to enhanced student concentration?

a. Students report less stress after meditation.
b. Teachers prefer conventional methods.
c. Meditation is optional.
d. Students dislike meditation.

Q13. “This policy is beneficial because it is popular.” What is the flaw in this statement?

a. Appeal to popularity
b. Circular reasoning
c. False analogy
d. Slippery slope

Q14. The author posits that increased street lighting will decrease nighttime accidents due to enhanced visibility. Which option would best weaken this claim?

a. Accidents often occur during the day.
b. Drivers do not follow speed limits.
c. Streetlights are expensive to install.
d. Visibility improves at night with lights.

Q15. A person walks 5 km north, then 3 km west, and then 5 km south. How far and in which direction is the person from the starting point?

a. 8 km north
b. 2 km west
c. 3 km west
d. 6 km south

Answers

1. Correct Answer: C – The argument is weakened because if small businesses already have internet access, free public Wi-Fi won’t significantly impact their online activity. Options A, B, and D are irrelevant as they address cost or support usage, rather than the core claim.

2. Correct Answer: A
Net south-north movement = 10 – 4 = 6 km south.
East movement = 6 km.
Distance from start = √(6² + 6²) = √72 ≈ 8.49 → 8 km.

3. Correct Answer: A – The core of the argument is the unstated premise that guidance is necessary because students are currently experiencing confusion. The alternative options presented do not address the central issue of how counseling might influence student choices.

4. Correct Answer: C – Each letter is shifted one step forward. S→T, C→D, H→I, O→P, O→P, L→M, which ultimately makes it TDIPPM.

5. Correct Answer: D – Lower stress leads to better productivity, directly supporting the argument. Other options are either neutral or irrelevant.

6. Correct Answer: C – X is Z’s grandfather because X is Z’s mother’s father.

7. Correct Answer: B – Cycling lanes are the most reasonable explanation for the reduction in congestion, as other potential options involve claims that are either too extreme or lack supporting evidence.

8. Correct Answer: A – Each initial number is multiplied by 2 → 3×2=6, 6×2=12, 12×2=24 → next = 24×2 = 48.

9. Correct Answer: D – The ranking: E > D > C > A > B. E is the highest scorer.

10. Correct Answer: B – Students are taught at schools; patients are treated at hospitals.

11. Correct Answer: C – The author’s central claim is the need for investment. Other statements are supporting reasons.

12. Correct Answer: A – Improved concentration is supported by reduced stress, which strengthens the claim. Conversely, the other options do not lend support to the conclusion.

13. Correct Answer: A – Effectiveness cannot be established solely by popularity.

14. Correct Answer: B – Even if streetlights are installed, accidents may still occur if drivers ignore speed limits. Other options either support or are irrelevant.

15. Correct Answer: C – North-south movements cancel → net movement = 3 km west.

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