logical reasoning topics - Wikitechy https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/tag/logical-reasoning-topics/ Interview Questions Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:11:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-wikitechy-icon-32x32.png logical reasoning topics - Wikitechy https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/tag/logical-reasoning-topics/ 32 32 Statement : Should competitive examination for selecting candidates for job consist through objective test only https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/statement-and-argument/statement-should-competitive-examination-for-selecting-candidates-for-job-consist-through-objective-test-only/ https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/statement-and-argument/statement-should-competitive-examination-for-selecting-candidates-for-job-consist-through-objective-test-only/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:19:18 +0000 https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/?p=2464 In the below question consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to choose which of the arguments is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument.

  1. If only argument I is strong
  2. If only argument II is strong
  3. If either I or II is strong
  4. If neither I nor II is strong and
  5. If both I and II are strong.

Statement :
Should competitive examination for selecting candidates for job consist through objective test only
Arguments:
I. Yes, the assessment of objective test is reliable.
II. No, the number of questions to be answered is always very large.

A. if only Argument I is strong

B. if only Argument II is strong

C. if either I or II is strong

D. if neither I nor II is strong

E. if both I and II are strong

Answer : A. if only Argument I is strong

Explanation:

The second argument that the number of questions to be answered is always very large is very generalized . But the first argument that the assessment of objective test is reliable is a strong argument

]]> https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/statement-and-argument/statement-should-competitive-examination-for-selecting-candidates-for-job-consist-through-objective-test-only/feed/ 0 In each of the following question, a word has been given, followed by four other words, one of which cannot formed by using the letters from the given word. Find that word. EDUCATIONAL. https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/analogy-and-pattern/in-each-of-the-following-question-a-word-has-been-given-followed-by-four-other-words-one-of-which-cannot-formed-by-using-the-letters-from-the-given-word-find-that-word-educational/ https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/analogy-and-pattern/in-each-of-the-following-question-a-word-has-been-given-followed-by-four-other-words-one-of-which-cannot-formed-by-using-the-letters-from-the-given-word-find-that-word-educational/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:03:28 +0000 https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/?p=2448

In each of the following question, a word has been given, followed by four other words, one of which cannot formed by using the letters from the given word. Find that word EDUCATIONAL.

A . NATIONAL

B . NEAT

C . DEAN

D . LION

Answer : A . NATIONAL

Explanation:

‘NATIONAL’ this word cannot formed by using the letters from the word ‘EDUCATIONAL’.

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  1. If only conclusion I follows
  2. If only conclusion II follows
  3. If either I or II follows
  4. If neither I nor II follows and
  5. If both I and II follow.

Statement :
America’s defense secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan
Conclusions :
I. Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms.
II. it would ensure peace in the region.

A. If only Conclusion I followst

B. If only Conclusion II follows

C. If either I or II follows

D. If neither I nor II follows

Answer : D. If neither I nor II follows

Explanation:

Pakistan’s ability to manufacture arms is not being talked about in the statement. So Conclusion I does not follow. The fact Conclusion II cannot be deduced from the statement. So, Conclusions II also doesn’t follow

]]> https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/statement-and-conclusion/statement-americas-defense-secretary-reiterated-that-they-would-continue-to-supply-arms-to-pakistan/feed/ 0 Statements : (I) Education is a process of lighting. (II) Mind requires light to enlighten the core of cognitive aspect. https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/statement-and-conclusion/statements-i-education-is-a-process-of-lighting-ii-mind-requires-light-to-enlighten-the-core-of-cognitive-aspect/ https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/statement-and-conclusion/statements-i-education-is-a-process-of-lighting-ii-mind-requires-light-to-enlighten-the-core-of-cognitive-aspect/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:00:39 +0000 https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/?p=2409 In the below question given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

  1. If only conclusion I follows
  2. If only conclusion II follows
  3. If either I or II follows
  4. If neither I nor II follows and
  5. If both I and II follow.

Statements :
I. Education is a process of lighting.
II. Mind requires light to enlighten the core of cognitive aspect
Conclusions :
I. Education is a light which removes the darkness of mind.
II. Education is a static process for mind .

A. Only Conclusion I follows

B. Only Conclusion II follows

C. Both Conclusions I and II follow

D. Neither Conclusion I nor II follows

Answer : A. Only Conclusion I follows

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  1. If only conclusion I follows
  2. If only conclusion II follows
  3. If either I or II follows
  4. If neither I nor II follows and
  5. If both I and II follow.

Statement :
People, who speak too much against corruption are those who had taken it themselves
Conclusions :
I. It is easier for those to speak who have done it.
II. People have double standards ?

A. If only Conclusion I follows

B. If only Conclusion II follows

C. If neither Conclusion I nor II follows

D. If both Conclusions I and II follows

Answer : D. If both Conclusions I and II follows

]]> https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/statement-and-conclusion/statement-people-who-speak-too-much-against-corruption-are-those-who-had-taken-it-themselves/feed/ 0 Statement : Declaration of the strike by teachers at the time of paper evaluation has become an incurable disease and a great threat to the government ? https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/statement-and-conclusion/statement-declaration-of-the-strike-by-teachers-at-the-time-of-paper-evaluation-has-become-an-incurable-disease-and-a-great-threat-to-the-government/ https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/statement-and-conclusion/statement-declaration-of-the-strike-by-teachers-at-the-time-of-paper-evaluation-has-become-an-incurable-disease-and-a-great-threat-to-the-government/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:57:36 +0000 https://www.wikitechy.com/interview-questions/?p=2407 In the below question given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

  1. If only conclusion I follows
  2. If only conclusion II follows
  3. If either I or II follows
  4. If neither I nor II follows and
  5. If both I and II follow.

Statement :
Declaration of the strike by teachers at the time of paper evaluation has become an incurable disease and a great threat to the government.
Conclusion :
I. Paper evaluation is the most important business of teachers.
II. Teachers are always in search of an opportunity to get their demands fulfilled ?

A. If only conclusion I follows

B. If only conclusion II follows

C. If either I or II follows

D. If neither I nor II follows

E. If both I and II follow

Answer : E. If both I and II follow

Explanation:

Why do teachers declare their strike only at the time of paper evaluation ?
It can be concluded that paper evaluation is the most important business of teachers. Hence I follows.
The phrase incurable disease used in the statement confirms II. Hence II follows.

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  1. If only conclusion I follows
  2. If only conclusion II follows
  3. If either I or II follows
  4. If neither I nor II follows and
  5. If both I and II follow.

Statements :
Half of the villagers of a certain village have their own houses. One-fifth of the villagers cultivate paddy. One-third of the villagers are literate Four-fifth of the villagers is below twenty-five. Then, which one of the following is certainly true ?
Conclusions :
I. All the villagers who have their own houses are literate
II. Some villagers under twenty-five are literate
III. A quarter of the villages who have their own houses cultivate paddy
IV. Half of the villagers who cultivate paddy are literate

A. If only Conclusion I follows

B. If only Conclusion II follows

C. If either I or II follows

D. If neither I nor II follows

Answer : B. If only Conclusion II follows

Explanation:

As per the given information, Own house = 1/2,
Paddy cultivater = 1/5
Literate = 1/3 and
Below 25 = 4/5
Certainly, the some villagers under 25 are literate as for the given information

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The Education Secretary said that it was extremely necessary that the professional researchers alone with practicing school teachers conduct the practical research. Conclusions ?

A. Practicing teachers know the techniques of research

B. Professional researchers are quite aware of the problems related to the school education

C. Education secretary was speaking to the school students

D. School education is quite a specialized field and so long as teachers are not trained, the standard of education cannot be qualitatively better

Answer : D. School education is quite a specialized field and so long as teachers are not trained, the standard of education cannot be qualitatively better.

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