Practice Logical Reasoning Questions for CLAT 2026- Part II
Question 1:
Statement: “A country can progress only if its education system is strong.”
Which of the following conclusions logically follows?
A) A weak education system leads to no progress.
B) Education is the only factor in a country’s progress.
C) Progress is impossible without education.
D) A strong education system contributes to progress.
B) Education is the only factor in a country’s progress.
C) Progress is impossible without education.
D) A strong education system contributes to progress.
Answer: D) A strong education system contributes to progress.
Explanation: The statement suggests that education is necessary for progress but does not imply that it is the only factor. Hence, option D is the best choice.
Question 2:
Statement: “Only graduates are eligible for this job.”
Statement: “Only graduates are eligible for this job.”
Which of the following conclusions is valid?
A) Non-graduates are not eligible.
B) Graduates will always get this job.
C) Only highly educated people get jobs.
D) A graduate with experience is preferred.
B) Graduates will always get this job.
C) Only highly educated people get jobs.
D) A graduate with experience is preferred.
Answer: A) Non-graduates are not eligible.
Explanation: The statement clearly states that only graduates can apply, which means non-graduates are automatically excluded.
Question 3:
Doctor : Stethoscope :: Carpenter : ?
Doctor : Stethoscope :: Carpenter : ?
A) Hammer
B) Wood
C) Paint
D) Drill
B) Wood
C) Paint
D) Drill
Answer: A) Hammer
Explanation: A doctor uses a stethoscope, just as a carpenter uses a hammer as a primary tool.
Question 4:
Pen : Writer :: Brush : ?
Pen : Writer :: Brush : ?
A) Painter
B) Carpenter
C) Author
D) Tailor
B) Carpenter
C) Author
D) Tailor
Answer: A) Painter
Explanation: A pen is used by a writer, just as a brush is used by a painter.
Question 5:
A family has six members: A, B, C, D, E, and F. A is B’s father. C is A’s mother. D is A’s only son. E is A’s wife. F is B’s daughter. How is F related to D?
A family has six members: A, B, C, D, E, and F. A is B’s father. C is A’s mother. D is A’s only son. E is A’s wife. F is B’s daughter. How is F related to D?
A) Sister
B) Niece
C) Mother
D) Cousin
B) Niece
C) Mother
D) Cousin
Answer: B) Niece
Explanation: D is A’s son, and A is B’s father. F is B’s daughter. So, D is F’s uncle, making F his niece.
Question 6:
If APPLE is coded as CQPRF, how is MANGO coded?
If APPLE is coded as CQPRF, how is MANGO coded?
A) OCRIQ
B) NCPHR
C) NCPIQ
D) NBPJQ
B) NCPHR
C) NCPIQ
D) NBPJQ
Answer: C) NCPIQ
Explanation:
Each letter is shifted forward by one place.
Each letter is shifted forward by one place.
Question 7:
If GARDEN is coded as HCTEFP, how is FARM coded?
If GARDEN is coded as HCTEFP, how is FARM coded?
A) GCTP
B) GCPN
C) GBPN
D) HCTN
B) GCPN
C) GBPN
D) HCTN
Answer: A) GCTP
Question 8:
Find the missing number: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
Find the missing number: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
A) 162
B) 243
C) 324
D) 729
B) 243
C) 324
D) 729
Answer: B) 243
Explanation: Each term is multiplied by 3:
81×3=243.
81×3=243.
Question 9:
Find the missing number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Find the missing number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A) 38
B) 40
C) 42
D) 44
B) 40
C) 42
D) 44
Answer: C) 42
Question 10:
If today is Monday, what will be the day after 63 days?
If today is Monday, what will be the day after 63 days?
A) Tuesday
B) Wednesday
C) Thursday
D) Friday
B) Wednesday
C) Thursday
D) Friday
Answer: A) Tuesday
Explanation: Since a week has 7 days, dividing 63 by 7 gives a remainder of 0.
So, after 63 days, it will still be Monday. The next day is Tuesday.
So, after 63 days, it will still be Monday. The next day is Tuesday.
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