Reasoning Questions Quiz with Answers
If "+" means "minus", "x" means "divided by", "÷" means "plus" and "-" means "multiplied by", then
38 x2 – 6 + 19 ÷ 35 = ?
(A) 135
(B) 145
(C) 130
(D) 140
Correct Answer : C
Which one set of letter when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?
F __ L __ OWFO __ LO __ __ OLL __ W
(A) OLLWOO
(B) OLLWFO
(C) LLWWFF
(D) OLLFWQ
Correct Answer : B
Mohan walked 30 meters towards west, took a right turn and walked 20 meters. He then took a left turn and walked 40 meters and stopped. Towards which direction was he from the starting point?
(A) South-West
(B) North-West
(C) West
(D) North
Correct Answer : B
Direction : In the following question, select the correct answer from the given alternatives.
2, 8, 16, 128, ?
(A) 2041
(B) 2045
(C) 2046
(D) 2048
Correct Answer : D
If 6 * 9 – 4 = 58 and 3 * 9 – 7 = 34, then in the expression A * 4 – 9 = 91, what is the value of 'A'?
(A) 6.5
(B) 17.5
(C) 20.5
(D) 30.5
Correct Answer : C
Ram walks 2 km to the East, then he turns to South and Walks 6 km. He again turns to East and walks 2 km. Then he turns to North and walks 12 km. How far is he from the starting point?
(A) 7 km
(B) 7.1 km
(C) 7.2 km
(D) 7.3 km
Correct Answer : C
Statement - Quality has a price tag. India is allocating lots of funds to education.
Conclusion - I. Quality of education in India would improve soon
II. Funding alone can enhance quality of education
(A) Only conclusion II follows
(B) Only conclusion I follows
(C) Neither I nor II follows
(D) Both I and II follows
Correct Answer : B
Direction: In each question given below two statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II You have to take the two given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from the commonly known facts. Read the conclusions and decide which logically follows.Statement:
X wants to eat toffee.
All boys want to eat toffee.
Conclusions:
I. X is a boy.
II. X likes toffee.
(A) Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
(B) Both conclusions I and II follow.
(C) Only conclusion I follows.
(D) Only conclusion II follows.
Correct Answer : D
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
1. All cakes are rocks.
2. All rocks are dams.
Conclusions:
I. Some dams are cakes.
II. All rocks are cakes
(A) Both conclusions I and II follow
(B) Only conclusion I follow
(C) Neither conclusion I nor II follows
(D) Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer : B
Direction: One or two statements are given, followed by two Arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given Arguments can definitely be drawn from the given statement(s). Indicate your answer.
Statement:
Are harsh punishments more effective in reducing crime?
Arguments:
I. No, Punishment and its harshness should be decided depending on the nature of crime and underlying intentions of a person.
II. Yes, because punishment is deserved in proportion to the seriousness of an offence.
(A) I is strong argument.
(B) II is strong argument.
(C) I and II are strong arguments.
(D) I and II are poor arguments.
Correct Answer : C