Mental Ability, Analytical and Logical Reasoning (UPSC) Part-II

Total Questions: 50

31. During the last summer vacation. Ankit went to a summer camp where he took part in hiking, swimming and boating. This summer, he is looking forward to a music camp where he hopes to sing, dance and learn to play the guitar. Based on the above information, four conclusions, as given below, have been made. Which one of these logically follows from the information given above? [2022-II]

(a) Ankit's parents want him to play the guitar.
(b) Ankit prefers music to outdoor activities.
(c) Ankit goes to some type of camp every summer.
(d) Ankit likes to sing and dance.

Correct Answer: (d) Ankit likes to sing and dance.

Solution:Ankit likes to sing and dance.

32. Three persons A, B and C wore shirts of black, blue and orange colours (not necessarily in that order) and pants of green, yellow and orange colours (not necessarily in that order). No person wore shirt and pants of the same colour. Further, it is given that [2022-II]

1. A did not wear shirt of black colour.

2. B did not wear shirt of blue colour.

3. C did not wear shirt of orange colour.

4. A did not wear pants of green colour.

5. B wore pants of orange colour.

What were the colours of the pants and shirt worn by C, respectively?

(a) Orange and black
(b) Green and blue
(c) Yellow and blue
(d) Yellow and black

Correct Answer: (b) Green and blue

Solution:

Persons	Shirt				Pant
	Black	Blue	Orange	Green	Yellow	Orange
A		✗	✓	✗	✓
B	✓	✗				✓
C		✓	✗	✓

33. Ten new TV shows started in January 5 sitcoms, 3 drama and 2 news magazines. By April, only seven of the new shows were still on, five of them being sitcoms. Based on the above information, four conclusions, as given below, have been made. Which one of these logically follows from the information given above? [2022-II]

(a) Only one news magazine show is still on.
(b) Only one of the drama shows is still on.
(c) At least one discontinued show was a drama.
(d) Viewers prefer sitcoms over drama.

Correct Answer: (c) At least one discontinued show was a drama.

34. Read the passage given below and the two statements that follow (given on the basis of the passage): [2022-II]

Four men are waiting at Delhi airport for a Mumbai flight. Two are doctors and the other two are businessmen. Two speak Gujarati and two speak Tamil. No two of the same profession speak the same language. Two are Muslims and two are Christians. No two of the same religion are of the same profession, nor do they speak the same language. The Tamil-speaking doctor is a Christian.

1. The Christian-businessman speaks Gujarati.

2. The Gujarati-speaking doctor is a Muslim.

Which of the above statements is/are correct conclusion/conclusions?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

35. Consider the following statement: [2022-II]

"Though quite expensive, television is not a luxury item, as one can learn many things through television."

Which one of the following is a valid inference from the above statement?

(a) All expensive things are regarded as luxury.
(b) All essential things for learning are not luxury.
(c) Television is essential for learning.
(d) Television is not a luxury item.

Correct Answer: (d) Television is not a luxury item.

36. Gita is prettier than Sita but not as pretty as Rita. Then, [2022-II]

(a) Sita is not as pretty as Gita.
(b) Sita is prettier than Rita.
(c) Rita is not as pretty as Gita.
(d) Gita is prettier than Rita.

Correct Answer: (a) Sita is not as pretty as Gita.

Solution:Rita > Gita > Sita

37. Given that, [2022-II]

1. A is the brother of B.

2. C is the father of A.

3. D is the brother of E.

4. E is the daughter of B.

Then, the uncle of D is

(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) E

Correct Answer: (a) A

Solution:

38. Examine the following statements: [2022-II]

1. I watch TV only if I am bored.

2. I am never bored when I have my brother's company.

3. Whenever I go to the theatre I take my brother along.

Which one of the following conclusions is valid in the context of the above statements?

(a) If I am bored, I watch TV.
(b) If I am bored, I seek my brother's company.
(c) If I am not with my brother, then I watch TV.
(d) If I am not bored, I do not watch TV.

Correct Answer: (d) If I am not bored, I do not watch TV.

39. Only six roads A, B, C, P, Q and R connect a military camp to the rest of the country. Only one out of A, P and R is open at any one time. If B is closed, so is Q. Only one of A and B'is open during storms. P is closed during floods. In this context, which one of the following statements is correct? [2022-II]

(a) Under normal conditions only three roads are open.
(b) During storms at least one road is open.
(c) During floods only three roads are open.
(d) During calamities all roads are closed.

Correct Answer: (b) During storms at least one road is open.

40. Examine the following statements: [2022-II]

1. None but students are members of the club.

2. Some members of the club are married persons.

3. All married persons are invited for dance.

Which one of the following conclusions can be drawn from the above statements?

(a) All students are invited for dance.
(b) All married students of the club are invited for dance.
(c) All members of the club are married persons.
(d) None of the above conclusions can be drawn.

Correct Answer: (b) All married students of the club are invited for dance.

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