Reasoning interview questions – page 10

Statement : Every year large number of devotees die due to severe cold on their way to the shrine located at the top of the mountain range. Arguments : I. The devotees should be discouraged to visit the shrine without having proper warm clothes and other amenities. II. The government should provide warm clothes and shelter to all the devotees visiting the shrine.

1. A.if only I follows
2. B.if only II follows
3. C.if either I or II follows
4. D.if neither I nor II follows
5. E.if both I and II follow

Statement : Today I must satisfy myself only by looking at a pink headed duck in an encyclopaedia. Assumptions : I. Pink headed ducks are as good as extinct now. II. People refer to encyclopaedia to know only about things which do not exist now.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II s implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : The present examination system is obsolete. Assumptions : I. The present examination system is obsolete. II. Overhauling results in improvement.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : Who rises from the prayer a better man, his prayer is answered. Assumptions : I. Prayer makes a man more humane. II. Prayer atones all of our misdeeds.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicitc
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : Cases of food poisoning due to consumption of liquor are increasing in rural areas. Assumptions : Percentage of people consuming liquor are increasing in rural areas. II. There are many unauthorized spurious liquor shops in the rural areas.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : A group of school students was reported to be enjoying at a picnic spot during school hours. Arguments : The Principal of the school should contact the parents of those students and inform them with a real warning for future. II. Some disciplinary action must be taken against those students for the awareness of all the other students.

1. A.if only I follows
2. B.if only II follows
3. C.if either I or II follows
4. D.if neither I nor II follows
5. E.if both I and II follow

Statement : Many medical and engineering graduates are taking up jobs in administrative services and in banks. Arguments : I. All the professionals should be advised to refrain from taking up such jobs. II. The government should appoint a committee to find out the reasons for these professionals taking up such jobs and to suggest remedial measures.

1. A.if only I follows
2. B.if only II follows
3. C.if either I or II follows
4. D.if neither I nor II follows
5. E.if both I and II follow

Statement : The Officer Incharge of a Company had a hunch that some money was missing from the safe. Arguments : I. He should get it recounted with the help of the staff and check it with the balance sheet. II. He should inform the police.

1. A.if only I follows
2. B.if only II follows
3. C.if either I or II follows
4. D.if neither I nor II follows
5. E.if both I and II follow

Statement : A large number of people die every year due to drinking polluted water during the summer. Arguments : I. The government should make adequate arrangements to provide safe drinking water to all its citizen. II. The people should be educated about the dangers of drinking polluted water.

1. A.if only I follows
2. B.if only II follows
3. C.if either I or II follows
4. D.if neither I nor II follows
5. E.if both I and II follow

Statement : "Use of cell phones and pagers is not allowed inside the auditorium. Please switch off such devices while you are inside the auditorium." A notice. Assumptions : I. All those who have such devices will switch them off before they take their seat in the auditorium. II. Generally people do not bring such devices when they come to attend functions in the auditorium.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : The end of a financial year is the ideal time to take a look at the performance of various companies. Assumptions : I. All the companies take such a review at the end of a financial year. II. The performance data of various companies is available.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : Government has permitted unaided colleges to increase their fees. Assumptions : I. Unaided colleges are in financial difficulties. II. Aided colleges do not need to increase fees.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : Lack of stimulation in the first four or five years of life can have adverse consequences. Assumptions : I. A great part of the development of observed intelligence occurs in the earliest years of life. II. 50 percent of the measurable intelligence at age of 17 is already predictable by the age of four.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : Beware of dogs, our dogs do not bark, but they are trained to distinguish between genuine guests and intruders. Assumptions : I. Barking dogs bite rarely. II. Our dogs could be dangerous for intruders.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : The civic authority has advised the residents in the area to use mosquito repellents or sleep inside nets as large number of people are suffering from malaria. Assumptions : I. Local residents have enough money to arrange for the repellents or nets. II. People may ignore and continue to get mosquito bites as they have other pressing needs.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : The coffee powder of company X is quite better in taste than the much advertised coffee of company Y. Assumptions : I. If your product is not good, your spend more on advertisement. II. Some people are tempted to buy a product by the advertisement.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : Computer education should start at schools itself. Assumptions : I. Learning computer is easy. II. Computer education fetches jobs easily.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : I cannot contact you on phone from Karshik. Assumptions : I. Telephone facility is not available at Karshik. II. Nowadays it is difficult to contact on phone.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : Be humble even after being victorious. Assumptions : I. Many people are humble after being victorious. II. Generally people are not humble.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers. Assumptions : I. The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit, so now they have started sharing it with the customers. II. Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no cheer for the customers.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : Films have become indispensable for the entertainment of people. Assumptions : I. Films are the only media of entertainment. II. People enjoy films.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 or so. Assumptions : I. At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn. II. The schools do not admit children after six years of age.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : Because of the large number of potholes in road X, reaching airport in time has become difficult. Assumptions : I. Reaching airport in time may not be always necessary. II. There is no other convenient road to the airport.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : You know that your suit is excellent when people ask about your tailor who tailored the suit. Assumptions : I. People do not ask about your tailor if your suit is not good. II. The people want to know the criterion of an excellent suit.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : "Please note that the company will provide accommodation to only outside candidates if selected." - A condition in an advertisement. Assumptions : I. The local candidates would be having some other arrangement for their stay. II. The company plans to select only local candidates.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : If you have any problems, bring them to me. Assumptions : I. You have some problems. II. I can solve any problem.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : Should the government open more medical colleges in the country? Arguments : I. Yes. There is urgent need of qualified doctors and the ratio between doctors and the citizens is the lowest in India. II. No. The Government should ensure quality education in the existing Medical Colleges as majority of the colleges lack necessary infrastructure.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : I have written several letters to the branch manager regarding my account in the bank but did not receive any reply so far. Assumptions : I. Branch manager is expected to read letters received from the customer. II. Branch manager is expected to reply to the letters received from the customers.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : The State Government has abolished the scheme of providing concessional air ticket to students. Assumptions : I. Students will not travel by air in future. II. The students who resort to travel by air can bear the expenses of air ticket.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit

Statement : Provide mid-day meals to the children in primary schools to increase the number of students attending schools. Assumptions : I. Mid-day meals will attract the children to the schools. II. Those children who are otherwise deprived of good food will attend the schools.

1. A.if only assumption I is implicit
2. B.if only assumption II is implicit
3. C.if either I or II is implicit
4. D.if neither I nor II is implicit and
5. E.if both I and II are implicit