Reasoning interview questions – page 8

Human beings are the natural prey of tigers.

1. A.if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly follows from the facts given in the passage.
2. B.if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given.
3. C.if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
4. D.if you think the interference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given and
5. E.if you think the inference is 'definitely false' i.e., it contradicts the given facts.

Sharp claws are needed by the tigers to kill animals in the forest.

1. A.if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly follows from the facts given in the passage.
2. B.if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given.
3. C.if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
4. D.d. if you think the interference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given and
5. E.if you think the inference is 'definitely false' i.e., it contradicts the given facts.

Old age propels tigers to take to man eating.

1. A.if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly follows from the facts given in the passage.
2. B.if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given.
3. C.if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
4. D.if you think the interference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given and
5. E.if you think the inference is 'definitely false' i.e., it contradicts the given facts.

Your college has organised a blood donation camp. You

1. A.persuade your friends to donate
2. B.donate your blood at the camp
3. C.yourself do not believe in donating blood but ask to do so
4. D.do not believe in donating blood and decide not to attend

Statement : As there is a great demand, every person seeking tickets of the programme will be given only five tickets. Assumptions : I. The organizers are not keep on selling the tickets. II. No one is interested in getting more than five tickets.

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 Principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students. Assumptions : I. The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students. II. The students will welcome the decision of the Principal.

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 will be a substantial achievement in the field of education if one provides one school for every village in our country and enforce attendance. Assumptions : I. Children in villages do not attend school regularly. II. Providing school to every village is desirable.

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 large number of students studying in municipal schools could not pass the Xth Std. Board examination causing frustration among the students and their parents. Courses of action : I. The municipal authority should immediately review the position and initiate measures to improve the situation. II. The municipal authority should immediately fill up the teachers vacancies in the municipal schools. III. The municipals authority should close down some of their schools and concentrate their attention on remaining schools to improve the conditions.

1. A.Only I and II follow
2. B.Only II and III follow
3. C.Only I and III follow
4. D.All follow
5. E.None of these

Statement : Major part of the rabi crop in the district is damaged due to unseasonal heavy rains during the last few days. Courses of action : I. The government should grant relief to the affected farmers to compensate their loss. II. The government should provide free seed and fertilizer to the farmers for the kharif season. III. The government should waives all the loans taken for the rabi crop by the affected farmers.

1. A.Only I and II follow
2. B.Only II follows
3. C.Only II and III follow
4. D.Only III follows
5. E.All follow

Statement : Number of dropouts from the municipal schools have significantly increased after withdrawal of mid-day meal scheme. Courses of action : I. The government should consider its decision of withdrawal of midday meal scheme. II. The government should close down some of the municipal schools. III. The government should carry out a detailed study to find out the reasons for school dropouts.

1. A.None follows
2. B.Only I follows
3. C.Only I and III follow
4. D.Only II and III follow
5. E.All follow

Statement : It is estimated that about twenty lakh people will visit the city during the ensuing festival. Courses of action : I. The civic authority should monitor the crowd and restrict entry of the people beyond a manageable number. II. The local police authority should be put on high alert to maintain law and order during the festival. III. All the hospitals in the city should be put on high alert in case of any eventuality.

1. A.Only I and II follow
2. B.Only II and III follow
3. C.Only I and III follow
4. D.All follow
5. E.None of these

Statement : The air and rail services have been severely disrupted due to thick fog in the northern part of the country. Courses of action : I. The rail and air services should be temporarily suspended in the region. II. People should be advised to make their travel plan keeping in mind the probable disruption resulting in delay or cancellation of services. III. The government should immediately install modern machines which will enable it to guide the rail and air services even if the thick fog develops.

1. A.Only II follows
2. B.Only III follows
3. C.Only II and III follow
4. D.All follow
5. E.None of these

Statement : Nuclear power cannot make a country secure. Courses of action : I. We must stop further expenses on increasing our nuclear power. II. We must destroy our nuclear capability. III. We must concentrate on improving our diplomatic relations.

1. A.Only I follows
2. B.Only II follows
3. C.Only III follows
4. D.Only I and III follow

Statement : The exodus from villages to cities in detrimental to both. Courses of action : I. Rural postings must be made mandatory. II. There should be fewer trains linking cities to smaller places. III. Employment generation scheme should be launched in rural areas.

1. A.Only II follows
2. B.Only I and II follow
3. C.Only III follows
4. D.Only II and III follow

Statement : Besides looks and appearances, it is also important to develop oneself from within. Courses of action : I. One should not pay attention to fashion. II. One should pay attention to fashion. III. Books on self development should be encouraged.

1. A.Only I follows
2. B.Only II follows
3. C.Only III follows
4. D.Only I and III follow

Statement : A large number of students who have passed their XII standard terminal examination in the country could not get admission to colleges as the number of seats available are grossly inadequate. Courses of action : I. The evaluation system of XII standard terminal examination should be made more tough so that fewer students pass the examination. II. The Government should encourage the private sector to open new colleges by providing them land at cheaper rate. III. The rich people should be asked to send their wards to foreign countries for higher studies enabling the needy students to get admission in colleges within the country.

1. A.Only I follows
2. B.Only II follows
3. C.Only I and II follow
4. D.Only II and III follow
5. E.None of these

Statement : Parents are prepared to pay any price for an elite education to their children. Conclusions : I. All parents these days are very well off. II. Parents have an obsessive passion for a perfect development of their children through good schooling.

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

Statement : Industrial Revolution which first of all started in Europe has brought about modern age. Conclusions : I. Disparity between rich and poor results in revolution. II. Revolution overhauls society.

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

Statement : Government has spoiled many top ranking financial institutions by appointing bureaucrats as Directors of these institutions. Conclusions : I. Government should appoint Directors of the financial institutes taking into consideration the expertise of the person in the area of finance. II. The Director of the financial institute should have expertise commensurate with the financial work carried out by the institute.

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

Statement : The Minister questioned the utility of the space research programme and suggested its replacement by areas of felt national needs. Conclusions : I. Exploring the space does not contribute to critical national needs. II. Research should be oriented to national needs.

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

Statement : The commissioner of police has appealed people not to put up banners which obstruct pedestrian or motor traffic. Conclusions : I. Some of the people may respond and will not put up such banners. II. Policemen will have to keep a watchful eye on the new banners which are being put up on the roads.

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

Statement : Jade plant has thick leaves and it requires little water. Conclusions : I. All plants with thick leaves requires little water. II. Jade plants may be grown in places where water is not in abundance.

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

Statement : A man must be wise to be a good wrangler. Good wranglers are talkactive and boring. Conclusions : I. All the wise persons are boring. II. All the wise persons are good wranglers.

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

Statement : Should those who receive, dowry, despite the law prohibiting it, be punished? Arguments : I. Yes. Those who violate the law, must be punished. II. No. Dowry system is firmly rooted in the society since time immemorial.

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 : Is buying things on installments profitable to the customer? Arguments : I. Yes. He has to pay less. II. No. Paying installments upsets the family budget.

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 : Is paying ransom or agreeting to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action? Arguments : I. Yes. The victims must be saved at all cost. II. No. It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities.

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 Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India? Arguments : I. Yes. They must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honours, facilities and all. II. No. We have enough talent, let them stay where they want.

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 the parents in India in future be forced to opt for only one child as against the two or many at present? Arguments : I. Yes. This is the only way to check the ever increasing population of India. II. No. This type of pressure tactic is not adopted by any other country in the world.

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 : The XYZ Medical College has started a cell which will conduct counseling workshops in the field of stress management to patients and general public. Conclusions : I. The hospital has needed resources to start such activity. II. Patients and general public feel a need to have such cell in the hospital.

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

Statement : Sealed tenders are invited from competent contractors experienced in executing construction jobs. Conclusions : I. Tenders are invited only from experienced contractors. II. It is difficult to find competent tenderers in construction jobs.

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