Argument Evaluation and Prediction - Logical Reasoning - Reasoning and Comprehension Previous Year Questions

Tailgating another vehicle is unsafe and illegal. Many rear-end collisions are caused by drivers following too close to the vehicle in front of them. The rules state that a driver must keep significant distance from the vehicle in front in order to stop safely and avoid a collision. Drivers should allow a minimum two seconds gap between their vehicle and the one ahead. At 60 km per hour, this equates to a gap of 33 meters; at 100 km per hour, it equates to a gap of 55 meters. More distance is needed to safely stop in rain or poor visibility, as during rain slippery roads reduce the effectiveness of braking.
Which of the following statement(s) can be inferred from the above passage?

Vinod has a pre-determined route. Each morning he delivers 37 newspapers to customers in his neighborhood. It takes Vinod 50 minutes to deliver all the papers. When Vinod was sick or had other engagements, his friend Tarun, who lives on the same street delivered the papers on his behalf.
Find the statement(s) that must be TRUE according to the given information.

A pandemic like situation hit the country last year, resulting in loss of human life and economic depression. To improve the condition of its citizens, the government made a series of emergency medical interventions and increased spending to revive the economy. In both these efforts, district administration authorities were actively involved.
Which of the following action(s) are plausible?

In a particular code, if “RAMAN” is written as 52 and “MAP” is written as 33, then how will you code “CLICK”?

On the basis of the statements given below, which valid assumption(s) can be made?
Statements:
• Life has suffering
• Desire is the cause of suffering
• The end of desire is the end of suffering
• Desire can be reduced by following the noble eightfold path
Assumptions:
1. Suffering is because of wants
2. Life is not always full of suffering
3. The eightfold path can reduce suffering
4. Suffering is caused by life

Which of the statement(s) about the passage weaken(s) the argument presented?

Scientists associate large brains with greater intelligence. However, in the evolutionary context it has also been identified that beyond a point, the size of the brain has not increased and yet after a particular period, in spite of no significant change in brain size humans have made significant progress. Certain researchers propose that this is because, while the overall brain size may not have changed, marked structural changes can be noticed in specific structures that run parallel to increase in human intelligence.

If × means +, + means ÷, – means ×, and ÷ means –,
then 8 × 7 – 8 + 40 ÷ 2 =

Indian society is experiencing a boom in pet culture, where people are becoming responsible caretakers of pets rather than merely providing food and shelter. They no longer like to identify themselves as 'pet-owners' but rather as 'pet-parents'. This means that there is an emotional transaction rather than a utilitarian one.

Which of the following weaken(s) the argument presented in the given passage?

Three statements, S1, S2 and S3 are given, followed with 4 conclusions, C1, C2, C3 and C4.

S1: Hostel authorities organised a special lunch on 01-02-26 during 12 noon to 3 pm, for those residents of the Hostel, who paid hostel mess fees on time.

S2: Hostel authorities issued a notice that, since elections for Mess Council is held during 4-5 pm of 01-02-26, residents of the Hostel who are contesting the elections need to stay away from the hostel since morning till 5 pm.

S3: Hostel residents who were eligible to have special lunch, had it on 01-02-26.

C1: Residents who did not have special lunch on 01-02-26, either did not pay hostel mess fees on time or were contesting elections.

C2: Residents having special lunch on 01-02-26, were either not contesting elections or had paid hostel mess fees on time.

C3: Residents who are contesting elections need not care about paying mess fees.

C4: Residents who have paid hostel mess fees on time could join special lunch only if they are not contesting elections.

Which of the conclusion(s) is/are incorrect?

Six statements, S1 to S6, are given.

S1: All GATE candidates are engineers.

S2: Some GATE candidates are CAT candidates.

S3: All GRE candidates are GATE candidates.

S4: All engineers are GRE candidates.

S5: Some CAT candidates are GRE candidates.

S6: Some CAT candidates are engineers.

Based on S1-S6, following options provide a set of three statements, followed by a fourth statement. Identify the option(s) where the fourth statement can be necessarily inferred from the set of three statements.

Mental health is a global concern, especially among the youth. During the Covid-19 pandemic, when schools and colleges were operating online, students were left with no option but to stay at home leading to negligible social interaction. Several studies indicate that even when offline classes have now resumed post Covid-19 pandemic, these students are finding it difficult to establish social connect leading to mental health issues. To deal with this situation, schools and colleges are trying hard to implement different strategies to combat their student’s mental health depending on their unique culture, overall strength, and resources.
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the above passage?