Logical Reasoning (Critical Reasoning + Analytical Reasoning) Questions for CLAT UG [Part 14]
1. Which of the following options most significantly undermines the government’s argument that reducing corporate taxes will lead to increased employment through greater company investment?
a. Some companies already pay low taxes.
b. Companies may use extra profits to reward shareholders instead of hiring.
c. Tax laws vary across countries.
d. Employment depends on worker skills.
a. Some companies already pay low taxes.
b. Companies may use extra profits to reward shareholders instead of hiring.
c. Tax laws vary across countries.
d. Employment depends on worker skills.
2. A person walks 12 km south, turns left and walks 5 km, turns left again and walks 12 km. How far is the person from the starting point?
a. 5 km
b. 12 km
c. 17 km
d. At starting point
a. 5 km
b. 12 km
c. 17 km
d. At starting point
3. To logically conclude that prohibiting private automobiles in urban cores will improve air quality, what prerequisite assumption must be made?
a. Public transport is affordable.
b. Vehicles significantly contribute to city pollution.
c. People prefer private vehicles.
d. Cities are overcrowded.
a. Public transport is affordable.
b. Vehicles significantly contribute to city pollution.
c. People prefer private vehicles.
d. Cities are overcrowded.
4. If TRUST is coded as USVTU, how is FAITH coded?
a. GBJUI
b. GBJTH
c. GBIUI
d. FBJUI
a. GBJUI
b. GBJTH
c. GBIUI
d. FBJUI
5. What statement offers the most compelling evidence for the assertion that renewable energy sources guarantee lasting economic stability?
a. Renewable energy is environmentally friendly.
b. Fossil fuels are limited resources.
c. Renewable projects require investment.
d. Energy demand is increasing.
a. Renewable energy is environmentally friendly.
b. Fossil fuels are limited resources.
c. Renewable projects require investment.
d. Energy demand is increasing.
6. 4, 9, 19, 39, ?
a. 59
b. 69
c. 79
d. 89
a. 59
b. 69
c. 79
d. 89
7. Pollution levels dropped following the enforcement of increased environmental penalties. What is the most logical conclusion?
a. Industries shut down.
b. Fines discouraged violations.
c. Pollution disappeared.
d. Weather conditions improved.
a. Industries shut down.
b. Fines discouraged violations.
c. Pollution disappeared.
d. Weather conditions improved.
8. Six persons A, B, C, D, E, F sit in a row.
• A sits immediately right of C
• B sits at extreme left
• D sits two places right of B
• F sits at extreme right
• A sits immediately right of C
• B sits at extreme left
• D sits two places right of B
• F sits at extreme right
Who sits between C and D?
a. A
b. E
c. B
d. F
a. A
b. E
c. B
d. F
9. Economic inequality increases crime. Therefore, reducing inequality will reduce crime. The flaw is:
a. False cause.
b. Oversimplification.
c. Appeal to emotion.
d. Circular reasoning.
a. False cause.
b. Oversimplification.
c. Appeal to emotion.
d. Circular reasoning.
10. Pen : Ink :: Car : ?
a. Petrol
b. Driver
c. Wheel
d. Engine
a. Petrol
b. Driver
c. Wheel
d. Engine
11. Which option weakens the claim that longer school hours improve academic performance?
a. Students feel tired during longer hours.
b. Teachers are qualified.
c. Schools have better infrastructure.
d. Parents support the change.
a. Students feel tired during longer hours.
b. Teachers are qualified.
c. Schools have better infrastructure.
d. Parents support the change.
12. A man walks 7 km east, 4 km north, 7 km west, and 2 km south. Where is he now?
a. 2 km north
b. 2 km south
c. 4 km north
d. At starting point
a. 2 km north
b. 2 km south
c. 4 km north
d. At starting point
13. “This decision must be right because experts made it.” Identify the flaw.
a. Appeal to authority
b. Slippery slope
c. False dilemma
d. Circular reasoning
a. Appeal to authority
b. Slippery slope
c. False dilemma
d. Circular reasoning
14. Silver, Gold, Platinum, Copper, Wood. Find the odd one out.
a. Silver
b. Platinum
c. Copper
d. Wood
a. Silver
b. Platinum
c. Copper
d. Wood
15. After introducing performance bonuses, productivity increased. What best explains this?
a. Employees feared punishment.
b. Bonuses motivated employees.
c. Working hours increased.
d. Market demand rose.
a. Employees feared punishment.
b. Bonuses motivated employees.
c. Working hours increased.
d. Market demand rose.
Answers
1. Correct Answer: B
The lack of investment in expansion, due to companies distributing profits instead, is the reason employment may not see an increase. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because: A is irrelevant, C doesn’t impact the argument’s logic, and D, while general, fails to challenge the central causal claim.
The lack of investment in expansion, due to companies distributing profits instead, is the reason employment may not see an increase. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because: A is irrelevant, C doesn’t impact the argument’s logic, and D, while general, fails to challenge the central causal claim.
2. Correct Answer: A
South 12 → East 5 → North 12
North and south cancel. Only 5 km east remains.
South 12 → East 5 → North 12
North and south cancel. Only 5 km east remains.
3. Correct Answer: A
The ban is unjustified because a causal link between social media and mental health problems has not been established. Options B and D relate to the context, while Option C is a value judgment.
The ban is unjustified because a causal link between social media and mental health problems has not been established. Options B and D relate to the context, while Option C is a value judgment.
4. Correct Answer: A
Each letter shifts +1:
F→G, A→B, I→J, T→U, H→I → GBJUI
Each letter shifts +1:
F→G, A→B, I→J, T→U, H→I → GBJUI
5. Correct Answer: B
Renewable energy sources offer long-term sustainability and stability, which is crucial given the limited nature of fossil fuels. Other options do not directly guarantee this same level of economic stability.
Renewable energy sources offer long-term sustainability and stability, which is crucial given the limited nature of fossil fuels. Other options do not directly guarantee this same level of economic stability.
6. Correct Answer: C
×2 +1
4×2+1=9
9×2+1=19
19×2+1=39
39×2+1=79
×2 +1
4×2+1=9
9×2+1=19
19×2+1=39
39×2+1=79
7. Correct Answer: B
The decrease following the imposition of fines suggests that a deterrent effect is present. Other conclusions lack support or are too extreme.
The decrease following the imposition of fines suggests that a deterrent effect is present. Other conclusions lack support or are too extreme.
8. Correct Answer: Arrangement:
1- B
2 – C
3 – A
4 – D
5 – E
6 – F
A sits between C and D.
1- B
2 – C
3 – A
4 – D
5 – E
6 – F
A sits between C and D.
9. Correct Answer: B
Reducing crime requires addressing its multiple causes; asserting a simple causal link between crime reduction and reducing inequality is an oversimplification.
Reducing crime requires addressing its multiple causes; asserting a simple causal link between crime reduction and reducing inequality is an oversimplification.
10. Correct Answer: A
Pen runs on ink; cars run on petrol.
Pen runs on ink; cars run on petrol.
11. Correct Answer: A
Fatigue reduces learning efficiency. Others do not weaken the claim.
Fatigue reduces learning efficiency. Others do not weaken the claim.
12. Correct Answer: A
East-west cancel.
North 4 − South 2 = 2 km north
East-west cancel.
North 4 − South 2 = 2 km north
13. Correct Answer: A
Authority does not guarantee correctness.
Authority does not guarantee correctness.
14. Correct Answer: D
Wood is not a metal.
Wood is not a metal.
15. Correct Answer: B
Increased motivation and productivity logically result from incentives. Other factors lack a direct causal link.
Increased motivation and productivity logically result from incentives. Other factors lack a direct causal link.
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