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Reasoning
Analytical Reasoning DPP-03

1. In the question below a statement is given and is 3. In the question below a statement is given and is
followed by two courses of action numbered I and followed by two courses of action numbered I and
II. You have to assume everything in the statement II. You have to assume everything in the statement
to be true and based on the information given in the to be true and based on the information given in the
statement, decide which of the suggested course(s) statement, decide which of the suggested course(s)
of action logically follow(s). of action logically follow(s).
Statement: Statement:
Every citizen of a country should be a literate. Drinking too much coffee can cause the skin to
Course of Action: wrinkle prematurely and become lax overtime.
I. The government should take measures to remove Overconsumption of coffee can also cause bacteria
illiteracy. to grow in one’s mouth which can lead to enamel
II. The people should take care of their education erosion.
rather than depending upon the government. Course of Action:
(1) Only course of action I follows I. The sellers should stop selling coffee for the
(2) Only course of action II follows betterment of the society.
(3) Either I or II follows II. People should switch to tea which will also
(4) Neither I nor II follows improve the tea market to grow.
(5) Both I and II follow (1) Only I follows
(2) Only II follows
2. In the question below a statement is given and is (3) Either I or II follows
followed by two courses of action numbered I and (4) Neither I nor II follows
II. You have to assume everything in the statement (5) Both I and II follow
to be true and based on the information given in the
4. In the question below a statement is given and is
statement, decide which of the suggested course(s)
followed by two courses of action numbered I and
of action logically follow(s).
II. You have to assume everything in the statement
Statement:
to be true and based on the information given in the
A country cannot develop without fast and easy
statement, decide which of the suggested course(s)
communication.
of action logically follow(s).
Course of Action:
Statement:
I. Govt. should provide communication facilities to
The cyclone has destroyed the beach area and the
the public at a cheaper rate.
houses of the local people.
II. More private companies should be permitted to
Course of Action:
enter into field of communication to strengthen the
I. The government should send food and medical
network.
care to the affected people.
(1) Only Course of action I follows
II. The people should leave the area and migrate to
(2) Only Course of action II follows
some other area the cyclone has not hit.
(3) Either Course of action I or Course of action II
(1) Only I follows
follows
(2) Only II follows
(4) Neither Course of action I nor Course of action
(3) Either I or II follows
II follows
(4) Neither I nor II follows
(5) Both courses of action I and II follow
(5) Both I and II follow
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5. Direction: In the following question, two 7. Direction: In the following question, two
statements A and B are given. These statements statements A and B are given. These statements
may be either independent causes or may be effects may be either independent causes or may be effects
of independent causes or a common cause. One of of independent causes or a common cause. One of
these statements may be the effect of the other these statements may be the effect of the other
statements. Read both the statements and decide statements. Read both the statements and decide
which of the following answer choices correctly which of the following answer choices correctly
depicts the relationship between these two depicts the relationship between these two
statements. statements.
A: The Nagaland Board of higher Education has A: Anumita is suffering from cancer.
decided not to come out with the merit list of Std B: Anumita is a smoker.
XII toppers. (1) If statement A is the cause and statement B is
B: The Nagaland Board has introduced a host of its effect.
new topics like law, retail and insurance in the (2) If statement B is the cause and statement A is
curriculum of Std XII. its effect.
(1) If statement A is the cause and statement B is (3) If both the statements A and B are independent
its effect. causes.
(2) If statement B is the cause and statement A is (4) If both the statements A and B are effects of
its effect. independent causes.
(3) If both the statements A and B are independent (5) Both the statements A and B are effects of some
causes. common causes
(4) If both the statements A and B are effects of
independent causes. 8. Direction: In the following question, two
(5) Both the statements A and B are effects of some statements A and B are given. These statements
common causes may be either independent causes or may be effects
of independent causes or a common cause. One of
6. Direction: Read both the statements and decide these statements may be the effect of the other
which of the following answer choices correctly statements. Read both the statements and decide
depicts the relationship between these two which of the following answer choices correctly
statements. depicts the relationship between these two
A: The Assam government has received 25 statements.
applications from foreign companies for A: The doctor has advised Sonu to take Vitamin C
investments amounting to Rs. 1500 crores. tablets.
B: The Governor of Assam has decided to provide B: Sonu complained of cough and cold.
special incentives to foreign companies investing in (1) If statement A is the cause and statement B is
Assam. its effect.
(1) If statement A is the cause and statement B is (2) If statement B is the cause and statement A is
its effect. its effect.
(2) If statement B is the cause and statement A is (3) If both the statements A and B are independent
its effect. causes.
(3) If both the statements A and B are independent (4) If both the statements A and B are effects of
causes. independent causes.
(4) If both the statements A and B are effects of (5) Both the statements A and B are effects of some
independent causes. common causes
(5) Both the statements A and B are effects of some
common causes 9. Study the following information carefully and
answer the questions given below:
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The Following are the conditions for the 10. Study the following information carefully and
requirement of an IT officer in an organization.. answer the questions given below:
The candidate must – The Following are the conditions for the
(i) be a BE/BTech in IT or Computer Science with requirement of an IT officer in an organization..
at least 60% marks. The candidate must –
(ii) be at least 20 years and not more than 26 years (i) be a BE/BTech in IT or Computer Science with
as on 01-11-2016. at least 60% marks.
(iii) have secured at least 60% marks in written test (ii) be at least 20 years and not more than 26 years
(iv) have secured at least 40% marks in interview as on 01-11-2016.
In the case of candidate who fulfills all conditions (iii) have secured at least 60% marks in written test
except – (iv) have secured at least 40% marks in interview
(a) At (ii) above, but is a post graduate, his case to In the case of candidate who fulfills all conditions
be referred as GM. except –
(b) at (iv) above, but has secured at least 35% marks (a) At (ii) above, but is a post graduate, his case to
in interview and at least 70% marks in written test, be referred as GM.
his case to be referred as VP. (b) at (iv) above, but has secured at least 35% marks
In each question below, details of a candidate are in interview and at least 70% marks in written test,
provided followed by a question and 5 courses of his case to be referred as VP.
action. The decision will be made only on the In each question below, details of a candidate are
information provided. provided followed by a question and 5 courses of
Tushar was born on 19th March 1995. He has action. The decision will be made only on the
secured 65% marks in BE-IT. He has secured 62% information provided.
marks in both written test and interview. Which of Akshit was born on 7th November 1989. He has
the following will be a course of action if Tushar secured 70% marks in B.Tech and 70% marks in his
applies? M.Tech. He has secured 65% marks in both written
(1) Tushar will be selected. test and interview. Which of the following will be a
(2) Data provided are inadequate to take the course of action if Akshit applies?
decision. (1) He will be selected.
(3) Tushar will not be selected. (2) Data provided are inadequate to take the
(4) Tushar will be offered as GM post. decision.
(5) Tushar will be offered as VP post. (3) He will not be selected.
(4) He will be offered as GM post.
(5) He will be offered as VP post.
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Answer Key
1. (1) 6. (2)
2. (5) 7. (2)
3. (4) 8. (2)
4. (1) 9. (1)
5. (5) 10. (2)
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Hints & Solutions

1. Solution (1) because it puts pressure on students. The new
Its the responsibility of the government to ensure subjects may have been introduced owing to their
the education to its people. relevance.
Hence, only course of action I follows. Hence, the correct answer is option d.

2. Solution (5) 6. Solution (2)

Both courses of action I and II follow because for The Assam government has decided to provide
development it is necessary of communication. And special incentives for foreign companies in Assam.
at cheaper rate all people can avail this facility and Hence, foreign companies have come forward to
strengthening the network is necessary for fast and invest in Assam. Thus, B is the cause and A is the
easy communication. effect.
Hence, the correct answer is option b.
3. Solution (4)
Bad effects of over-consumption of coffee are 7. Solution (2)
mentioned in the given statement. So, people can Anumita being a smoker is the sufficient cause for
drink coffee but in limits to avoid the bad effects. her to suffer from cancer.
Hence, none of the given courses of action follow. Hence, the correct answer is option b.

4. Solution (1) 8. Solution (2)

The government should help the people living in The doctor must have given his advice because of
affected areas by providing food and medical care. Sonu's complaint.
So, conclusion I follows. Hence, the correct answer is option b.
Some people may migrate to a place the cyclone has
not hit but this won’t be possible for all the people. 9. Solution (1)
So, conclusion II does not follow. All 4 conditions are met.
Hence, only course of action I follows.
10. Solution (2)
5. Solution (5) It is not given that he has done BTech and MTech
Both the statements are effects of independent in IT or Computers or any other other stream.
causes. The merit list might have been removed

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