Verbal Reasoning: Aptitude Questions with Answers – Free Practice!

Q. 1 Directions: In the questions below are given statements followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. Consider the information given in the statement to be true, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statements:

The number of dengue patients has increased drastically in these few months.

Courses of action:

I. Measures must be taken to stop mosquito breeding.

II. People must be made aware of the symptoms of dengue.

III. Everyone should have a mosquito net in their house.

Check Solution

Ans: E

Explanation: The statement highlights an increase in dengue patients. Therefore, courses of action should focus on reducing the spread and mitigating the impact of the disease.
* I. Measures must be taken to stop mosquito breeding: This is a direct and necessary step to control the source of the disease (mosquitoes).
* II. People must be made aware of the symptoms of dengue: This is crucial for early detection and treatment, reducing complications and mortality.
* III. Everyone should have a mosquito net in their house: This is a preventative measure that can help protect individuals from mosquito bites and is a good course of action.
All three actions are logical and contribute to addressing the problem.

Q. 2 Directions: In the question below is a passage followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. Considering the information given in the passage to be true, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Passage: The Pakistani terrorists attacked a bus of Indian soldiers who were traveling from Kashmir to a base camp near LOC. Being highly trained and vigilant; the Indian soldiers effectively defended the attack with no casualties on the Indian side. The soldiers however caught 4 of the terrorists alive; while 9 others were killed during the defense.

Courses of action:

I. The caught terrorist should be encountered before they create havoc.

II. The Indian soldiers should be honored and rewarded for their bravery and success.

Check Solution

Ans: B

Explanation: Course of action I suggests encountering the captured terrorists. While the passage states the soldiers defended the attack, killing 9 terrorists, it doesn’t justify immediate encounter of the captured ones. This is a violation of legal and ethical principles. Course of action II is logical, as it commends the soldiers for their bravery and success.

Q. 3 Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. On the basis of the information given in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: Robberies on highway X between cities Y and Z have increased in this past month and are mostly occurring during the night.

Course of action:

I. The police authorities should tighten the security with night patrolling on the highway X.

II. People should be warned of robberies and should be advised to not travel during night.

Check Solution

Ans: E

Explanation: Course of action I is logical because increased night robberies suggest a need for increased night patrols to deter criminals. Course of action II is also logical as warning people and advising against night travel could reduce the risk of robberies.

Q. 4 Directions : The critical reasoning question is based on a short argument, a set of statements, or a plan of action. For each question, select the best answer of the choices given and explain why the chosen answer is the right fit.

Statement: There is an increasing amount of suspicion among the masses that the recent death of a popular actor, which has been deemed to be a suicide by the State Police, is actually a murder with many politicians and top state police officials involved in the conspiracy.

Which of the following statements is/are a viable option for the government in its approach to tackling the problem?

I. The Central government should immediately suspend the suspected police officers.

II. The Central government should order a CBI inquiry.

III. The government should initiate film industry reforms to tackle the problem of nepotism.

Check Solution

Ans: B

Explanation: The core problem is public suspicion of a cover-up in the actor’s death. Option I is a premature action and might be viewed as politically motivated. Option II directly addresses the suspicion of foul play by initiating an independent investigation, which is the most appropriate and credible response. Option III, while relevant in a broader context, doesn’t directly address the immediate problem of the public’s distrust surrounding the death. Therefore, the best course of action is to order an independent investigation to uncover the truth and restore public trust.

Q. 5 Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and based on the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested course of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: Two individuals are arguing loudly on a street over the work done by different political parties.

Courses of action:

I. They should continue arguing in the same manner because that is how democracy thrives.

II. They should debate over the topic in a civilized manner.

Check Solution

Ans: B

Explanation: Course of action I is incorrect because arguing loudly is not conducive to a healthy democratic process. While debate is important, it should be civil and respectful. Course of action II is correct because a civilized debate is a positive way to discuss different political viewpoints.

Q. 6 Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested course of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: India currently faces a severe shortage of well trained and skilled professionals, with 2.3% of the work force has undergone formal skill training.

Courses of action:

I.India should outsource work to skilled professionals in other countries.

II. Vocational courses trageting skill-building should be incorporated in the curriculum.

Check Solution

Ans: B

Explanation: The statement highlights a skills shortage within India. Course of action I, outsourcing, is a possible short-term solution but doesn’t address the root cause. Course of action II, incorporating vocational courses, directly addresses the skills gap by promoting skill-building, which is a more sustainable and long-term solution. Therefore, only course of action II logically follows.

Q. 7 Directions : The critical reasoning question is based on short arguments, a set of statements, or a plan of action. For each question, select the best answer of the choices given and explain why the chosen answer is the right fit.

Statement: Various human activity has led to the water contamination and significant draining of about one-third of the planet’s largest underground water reserves and it is unclear how much fluid remains in them.

Which of the following can be the probable reason(s) for the decline of the water reserve?

Check Solution

Ans: B

Explanation: The statement says human activity is causing the decline of water reserves. We need to find a human activity that would cause this.
* A: Reduction in water usage would help increase the water reserves, not decline them.
* B: Frequent pumping of water for farming would directly cause the decline of underground water reserves due to excessive extraction.
* C: Decline of population would probably reduce water usage, helping the reserves, not depleting them.
* D: Excessive aforestation would improve water retention in the soil, contributing to the replenishment of underground water reserves.

Q. 8 Directions : The critical reasoning question is based on a short argument, a set of statements, or a plan of action. For each question, select the best answer of the choices given and explain why the chosen answer is the right fit.

Statement : Desertification is a type of land degradation in drylands in which biological productivity is lost due to natural processes or induced by human activities whereby fertile areas become increasingly arider. A huge issue that many countries have is the fact that there are large pockets of land that are going through a process that is known as desertification.

Which of the following statements is/are a possible reason for the increasing desertification?

Check Solution

Ans: D

Explanation: The passage states that desertification is a type of land degradation causing fertile areas to become drier, reducing biological productivity. Options A and B directly relate to human activities impacting the land: overgrazing by animals (A) and urbanization (B). Option C restates the definition of desertification’s effects.

Q. 9 Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two Conclusions numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the conclusions follows.

Statement: A flood is a natural disaster that is caused due to the accumulation of excessive water in a region. This is often an outcome of heavy rainfall. Many regions also face flood due to the overflow of river or ocean water, breaking of dams and melting of snow.

Conclusion:

I. Many people and animals lose their lives because of severe flash floods. Many others get injured and are infected by various diseases.

II. Water accumulated at places for days results in the breeding of mosquitoes and other insects that are the cause of various diseases such as malaria and dengue.

Check Solution

Ans: E

Explanation: Both conclusions I and II are directly supported by the information given in the statement. Conclusion I highlights the human and animal impact of floods (loss of life, injuries, diseases). Conclusion II explains a consequence of water accumulation, leading to disease spread.

Q. 10 Directions: In the question, a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument.

Statement: High School kids should start earning through makeshift arrangements to meet their personal expenses.

Argument:

I. Yes, it will enable them to plan budgets and understand the value of money.

II.No, if they start earning early they can buy a house of their own and leave their families.

Check Solution

Ans: A

Explanation: Argument I is a strong argument because it supports the statement by providing a positive outcome of high school kids earning money: learning budgeting and understanding the value of money. Argument II is a weak argument. While the possibility of buying a house and leaving the family exists, it’s an extreme and unlikely consequence of earning money. Moreover, the argument’s core is not directly related to the advantages of earning money, but rather, its potential to cause family separation.

Q. 11 The question given below consists of a statement, followed by three arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are ‘strong’ arguments and which is/are ‘weak’ arguments and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.

Statement: Malaysia has set up a trust fund for the public to donate money in order to help the government repay the country’s debt. Malaysia’s Finance Ministry said the fund would be called Malaysia Hope Fund and the contributions must be made in cash.

Will this help to gain financial stability?

Arguments:

I. Yes, Malaysia’s national debt amounts to $250.8 billion which is 80% of its GDP.

II. No, Malaysia’s debt amounts to $250.8 billion which is 8% of its national GDP.

III. Yes, 80% of Malaysia’s GDP amounts to a debt amount of about $250.8 billion.

Check Solution

Ans: B

Explanation: Argument I is strong because it provides a valid reason for the trust fund by stating that the national debt is a significant portion of Malaysia’s GDP, indicating a need for financial assistance. Argument II is weak because it presents an incorrect percentage (8%) of GDP, which is not aligned with the given data (80% in argument I). Argument III is strong because it accurately connects the debt amount ($250.8 billion) to the percentage of GDP (80%), reiterating the significance of the debt. Therefore, only I and III are strong.

Q. 12 Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statements and the following assumption and decide which of the assumption(s) is / are implicit in the statement. Give answer.

Statement:
The General Administration Department has issued a circular to all the employees informing them that hence forth the employees can avail their lunch break at any of the half hour slots between 1: 00 pm and 2: 30 pm.

Assumptions:
I. The employees may welcome the decision and avail lunch break at different time slots
II. There may not be any break in the work of the organization as the employees will have their lunch break at different time slots.

Check Solution

Ans: E

Explanation: The statement implies the employees can choose their lunch break time. This suggests that the employees are likely to welcome the flexibility (Assumption I). The statement also implies that work will continue during lunch breaks because employees will stagger their lunch breaks, preventing a complete shutdown (Assumption II). Therefore, both assumptions are implicit.

Q. 13 In the question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement: The odd-even traffic system to fight increased air pollution has received mixed response from people.

Assumptions:
I. Air pollution has decreased due to odd-even system.
II. Every citizen has welcomed the odd-even system.

Check Solution

Ans: C

Explanation: The statement indicates a mixed response. Assumption I is not directly supported by the statement. The statement only mentions a mixed response, not a definitive decrease in pollution. Assumption II is incorrect because the statement says the response is mixed, meaning not everyone welcomed the system.

Q. 14 Direction :- Read the question in statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions are Implicit

Statement: “If you have obtained 75 per cent or more marks in XII Standard examination, your admission to our coaching class for NEET is guaranteed”, a XYZ coaching institute advertisement.

Assumptions:

I. Bright students do not generally opt for attending coaching classes.

II. The coaching class has adequate capacity to accommodate all such students.

Check Solution

Ans: B

Explanation: The statement guarantees admission to the coaching class for NEET only if a student has scored 75% or more in the XII standard examination.

Assumption I is incorrect because the advertisement clearly targets students who have performed well in their XII exams, therefore bright students *do* generally opt for coaching classes.

Assumption II is implicit because the institute is offering guaranteed admission which implies it has the capacity to accommodate all students who meet the 75% criteria. If it did not have adequate capacity, the guarantee would be misleading.

Q. 15 Direction: In the question below, a passage is given. From the options below, choose the one that reflects the assumption on which the passage lies.

Non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and mental disorders are affecting developing countries with an increasing trend. Thus, many social activists are aggressive in campaigning for the import of cheap generic drugs into developing countries.

Check Solution

Ans: C

Explanation: The passage states that activists are campaigning for cheap generic drugs to combat non-communicable diseases. The underlying assumption is that these generic drugs are effective in treating these diseases. Option C directly reflects this assumption. Option A talks about communicable diseases, which is not the focus of the passage. Option B, while possibly true, isn’t the *assumption* the passage rests on. Option D presents a generalization that doesn’t logically follow from the passage.

Q. 16 Direction: In each question given below a statement is 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.

Statement:

Women nowadays have become technocrats, but research said that women between the ages of 20 to 25 years spend 7 to 8 hours each day watching TV, mobiles, and tablets. This has resulted in blurry vision among women during pregnancy.

Conclusion:

I. Because of using such devices women have become technocrats

II. Using too much of these devices can be harmful to pregnant women

Check Solution

Ans: B

Explanation: Conclusion I states that women have become technocrats because of using devices. The statement mentions women *have* become technocrats, but this is not stated as a direct consequence *because* of device usage. The statement highlights device usage as the *reason* for blurry vision. Therefore, I doesn’t logically follow. Conclusion II states that using too much of these devices can be harmful to pregnant women, which *does* follow from the statement about blurry vision among pregnant women due to device use.

Q. 17 In the questions below is 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 followed beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

Statement: Supreme Court has suspended the sale of firecrackers in a few states.

Conclusions:

I. The emission of poisonous gases will be brought down.

II. There would be an increase in unemployment.

Check Solution

Ans: D

Explanation: Conclusion I is a direct and logical consequence of suspending the sale of firecrackers. Firecrackers emit poisonous gases; therefore, reducing their sale will likely lead to a reduction in those emissions. Conclusion II is also logical. The firecracker industry employs people. Suspending sales would likely result in job losses (unemployment) in that industry, and in industries that support it. Thus both conclusions can be reasonably followed.

Q. 18 Directions: One statement is given followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions can definitely be drawn from the given statement.

Statement:

In order to bring about a major growth in commercial transactions with India and encourage bilateral trade relations, France has announced a bilateral treaty related to multi-purpose projects.

Conclusions:

I. India is also willing to strengthen its dealings and trade with France.

II. Every country should develop commercial relations with others.

Check Solution

Ans: A

Explanation: Conclusion I is likely because the statement indicates France’s action is aimed at *encouraging* bilateral trade, implying a mutual desire for strengthened relations. Conclusion II is too broad. The statement focuses on India and France, not every country.

Q. 19 Direction: Statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement.
Statements:
Yoga was originated in India during ancient times by the Yogis.
Practicing yoga teaches us about the body and mind discipline by uniting or connecting both body and mind.
It is like a medicine that treats various diseases gradually by regularizing the functioning of the body organs.

Which of the given inferences follows from the given statements?

Check Solution

Ans: C

Explanation: The statement explicitly mentions that yoga regularizes the functioning of body organs, which directly supports option C. The other options, while potentially true based on general knowledge of yoga, are not directly inferable from the provided statements.

Q. 20 Directions: The question consists of a statement and two inferences. The student must first determine whether each statement is true. Choose the appropriate answer after reading the statement carefully.

Statement: Himachal Pradesh received less snow and rain this winter. After, winter the melt-water from glaciers and the snow cover regularly feeds the groundwater as well as other downhill water sources such as springs, wells lakes, streams, etc. But water sources have already started drying up this year due to deficient snowfall.

Inference:

I.Himachal Pradesh is likely to face a water crisis in this season.

II.People in Himachal Pradesh cannot rely on Tourism as a source of occupation anymore.

Check Solution

Ans: A

Explanation:
Inference I directly follows from the statement. The statement says that the water sources are drying up due to less snowfall, which implies a potential water crisis.
Inference II is not directly supported by the statement. While tourism might be affected by a water crisis or other climate changes, the statement does not provide information to conclude that people can no longer rely on tourism. It is an overgeneralization.

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