Reasoning interview questions – page 13

Choose the Venn diagram which best illustrates the three given classes in each question. Dog, Animal, Pet

1. A.Indicates that one class is completely contained in the other but not the third.
2. C.(B) Indicates that two classes are completely contained in the third.
3. E.(C) Indicates that neither class is completely contained in the other but the two have common members, forming one entity.

Unscramble the letters in the words given in these questions and find the odd one out.

1. A.UPJM
2. B.WKLA
3. C.PEELS
4. D.UNR

Statement : Should school education be made free in India? Arguments : I. Yes. This is the only way to improve the level of literacy. II. No. It would add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.

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 and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should students take part in politics? Arguments : I. Yes. It inculcates in them qualities of leadership. II. No. They should study and build up their career.

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 and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should there be no place of interview in selection? Arguments : I. Yes. It is very subjective in assessment. II. No. It is the only instrument to judge candidates motives and personality.

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 and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should there be a ban of product advertising? Arguments : I. No. It is an age of advertising. Unless your advertisement is better than your other competitors, the product will not be sold. II. Yes. The money spent on advertising is very huge and it inflates the cost of the product.

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 and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Choose the Venn diagram which best illustrates the three given classes in each question. Machine, Lathe, Mathematics

1. A.Indicates that one class is completely contained in the other but not the third.
2. C.(B) Indicates that two classes are completely contained in the third.
3. E.(C) Indicates that neither class is completely contained in the other but the two have common members, forming one entity.

Select from the four alternative diagrams, the one that best illustrates the relationship among the three classes : Pigeons, Birds, Dogs.

1. A..
2. C.(B) .
3. E.(C) .

Statement : Should new universities be established in India? Arguments : I. No. we have still not achieved the target for literacy. II. No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people.

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 and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should all the annual examinations upto Std. V be abolished? Arguments : I. Yes. The young students should not be burdened with such examinations which hampers their natural growth. II. No. The students will not study seriously as they will get automatic promotion to the next class and this will affect them in future.

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 and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should education be brought under the control of the Central Government like defence? Arguments : I. No. Education is a state subject and it should remain with the state. II. Yes. This is the only way to establish uniformity in growth of education across the states.

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 and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should luxury hotels be banned in India? Arguments : I. Yes. They are places from where international criminals operate. II. No. Affluent foreign tourists will have no place to stay.

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 and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

In each of the following questions, five words are given. Which of them will come in the middle if all of them are arranged alphabetically as in a dictionary?

1. A.Rural
2. B.Rustic
3. C.Round
4. D.Rational
5. E.Research

Choose the Venn diagram which best illustrates the three given classes in each question: State, Country, City

1. A..
2. C.(B) .
3. E.(C) .

In each of the following questions, choose the Venn diagram which best illustrates the relationship among three given items? Animals, Men, Plants

1. A..
2. C.(B) .
3. E.(C) .

Which is the most suitable Venn diagram among the following, which represents interrelationship among Antisocial elements, Pick pockets and Black mailers?

1. A..
2. C.(B) .
3. E.(C) .

Assertion (A) : On the equinoxes, the day and night are equal all over the globe. Reason (R) : On the equinoxes, the position of earth with respect to the sun is such that neither pole is inclined towards the sun.

1. A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is true but R is false.
4. D.A is false but R is true.
5. E.Both A and R are false.

Assertion (A) : Carbon monoxide combines when inhaled causes death. Reason (R) : Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin.

1. A.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is true but R is false.
4. D.A is false but R is true.
5. E.Both A and R are false.

Arrange the given words as in a dictionary and tick the one that comes fourth.

1. A.Damage
2. B.Direct
3. C.Deterred
4. D.Destroy
5. E.Demand

Arrange the given words in the alphabetical order and tick the one that comes last.

1. A.Music
2. B.Multitude
3. C.Murder
4. D.Multiple
5. E.Mink

Arrange the given words in alphabetical order and tick the one that comes at the second place.

1. A.Sieve
2. B.Sigh
3. C.Sight
4. D.Significance
5. E.Signature

Assertion (A) : A person with blood group O is considered a universal recipient. Reason (R) : Type O blood does not contain any antigens.

1. A.A is false but R is true.
2. B.A is true but R is false.
3. C.Both A and R are false.
4. D.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
5. E.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Assertion (A) : Diamond is used for cutting glass. Reason (R) : Diamond has a high refractive index.

1. A.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is true but R is false.
4. D.A is false but R is true.
5. E.Both A and R are false.

Assertion (A) : Earth is the only planet known to have life. Reason (R) : Earth has no atmosphere which is a mixture of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.

1. A.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is true but R is false.
4. D.A is false but R is true.
5. E.Both A and R are false.

Assertion (A) : Tamil Nadu gets most of the rainfall in winter. Reason (R) : Tamil Nadu gets rainfall from retreating monsoons.

1. A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is true but R is false.
4. D.A is false but R is true.
5. E.Both A and R are false.

Assertion (A) : Pressure cookers are fitted with ebonite handles. Reason (R) : Ebonite is strong.

1. A.A is true but R is false.
2. B.A is false but R is true.
3. C.Both A and R are false.
4. D.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
5. E.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Arrange the given words in alphabetical order and choose the one that comes first.

1. A.Proclaim
2. B.Probate
3. C.Proceed
4. D.Problem
5. E.Probe

Assertion (A) : Petrol fire cannot be extinguished by pouring water over it. Reason (R) : Water is heavier than petrol.

1. A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is false but R is true.
4. D.A is true but R is false.
5. E.Both A and R are false.

Assertion (A) : Indian President is the head of the state. Reason (R) : Indian Parliament consists of the President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

1. A.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is true but R is false.
4. D.A is false but R is true.
5. E.Both A and R are false.

Assertion (A) : Uranium undergoes nuclear fusion reaction. Reason (R) : It has a big, unstable nucleus.

1. A.A is false but R is true.
2. B.A is true but R is false.
3. C.Both A and R are false.
4. D.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
5. E.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.