Critical Reasoning
Q1. Statement- More than 9 million high-school students across China are taking the biggest
exam of their lives known as the gaokao, this week. For millions of teenagers, it's a big source of
stress. For many businesses, it's a great chance to make money. Which of the following
statements/facts substantiates the importance of this test for Chinese people?
(i) The grueling test determines where the students can go to university and what they'll study.
(ii) Parents are willing to loosen the purse strings to try to ensure success, splashing out on
private tutors, good luck charms and even luxury hotels.
(iii) Chinese students have also begun spending more on drugs and dietary supplements that they
believe will improve their memory and attention.
(a) Only (i)
(b) Both (i) and (ii)
(c) Only (iii)
(d) Both (ii) and (iii)
(e) All (i), (ii) and (iii)
Q2. Disaster management systems can safeguard India's heritage from climate changes. India is a
signatory to the 2015 Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, which recognizes that the
State has the primary role in reducing disaster risk, terrorism related issues and identifies
heritage as a priority area. Which of the following negates the given statement?
(1) The authority's report also has detailed guidelines for museums on the systems that need to be
put in place to tackle different kinds of threats.
(Il) The first-of-its-kind analysis by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of the
threats shows that India's museums face lists terrorism; climate related events such as floods,
earthquakes and tsunamis; and vandalism.
(Ill) Climate-related issues such as floods, earthquakes are not a matter of concern for Indian
Heritage.
(a) Only (III)
(b) Only (I)
(c) Only (1)
(d) Both (Il) and (III)
(e) None of these
Q3. The Global Hunger Index continues to be erroneous measure of hunger' and does not reflect
the country's true position, the government said in a statement as India ranked 111th out of 125
countries in the Global Hunger Index 2023. The Global Hunger Report 2023 has been released by
the Ireland non-profit Concern Worldwide and Germany's Welt Hunger Hilfe.
Arguments:
I. The index is an erroneous measure of hunger and suffers from serious methodological issues.
and cannot be representative of the entire population.
Il. Compounding impacts of climate change, conflicts, economic shocks, the global pandemic,
and the Russia-Ukraine war have exacerbated social and economic inequalities and slowed or
reversed previous progress in reducing hunger in many countries.
(a) Only I is strong
(b) Only Il is strong
(c) Either I or Il is strong
(d) Both are strong
(e) Neither I nor Il is strong
Q4. Gold International rates gained 2.65% since October 6, last Friday, to $1,881.62 per ounce, its
highest this month. Meanwhile MCX spot gold rates also climbed to its highest in October at Rs
57,859 per 10 grams, logging in a growth of 2.7% since Friday.
Arguments :
I. Experts believe that the escalating tensions between Israel and Gaza may have fueled investor
interest in gold as the commodity is considered as one of the "safe assets".
Il. Gold moved up primarily because of US jobs data last week. US employers added more
employees than what the market was expecting.
(a) Only I is strong
(b) Only Il is strong
(c) Either I or Il is strong
(d) Both are strong
(e) Neither I nor Il is strong
Q5. Statement: Should English be made compulsory in all the schools from the coming session as
a new education reform?
Arguments:
I. Yes, as it is observed that the students who do not study English during their school, find it
difficult to grasp when they grow up
Il. No, as Indians we should not give more importance to other languages than our own
vernacular ones
A. Only argument Il is strong
B. Either I or Il is strong
C. Neither I nor Il is strong
D. Only argument I is strong
E. Both I and Il are strong
Q6. Statement 1: More than 40 countries including the US, which had been one of the last
holdouts, have grounded the 737 Max 8. Boeing's newest version of its best-selling airliner ever
was supposed to boost its fortunes for years to come. Instead, it has turned into the company's
biggest headache, with more than 40 countries including the US, which had been one of the last
holdouts grounding the 737 Max 8 after a second fatal crash proved one too many.
Statement 2: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency order keeping
the planes on the tarmac after refusing to do so in the days immediately following the crash.
(a) If statement I is the cause and statement Il is its effect;
(b) If statement Il is the cause and statement I is its effect
(c) If both the statements I and Il are independent causes
(d) If both the statements I and Il are effects of independent causes
(e) If both the statements I and Il are effects of some common cause
Q7. The Arunachal Pradesh government has planned to construct a road along the "India-TibetChina-Myanmar" border and to connect the remotest part of the state. It will be as close as 20 km
from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the international borders. The total length of the road
will be 1,500 km and will be known as Frontier Highway. The state administration will also
construct an additional 1,000 km road to boost connectivity in the region. The entire project will
cost around Rs 40,000 crore.
Effects :
I. The Frontier Highway will have a huge strategic value. The project will bring mega changes in
road connectivity in the state. It will also stop migration from border areas and thus bring
development to the doorsteps of the people living in remote villages.
Il. Both the road projects will prove to be beneficial for the army as well as for the common man.
The project will provide seamless movement of the armed forces and equipment to the border
areas.
(a) Only I follows
(b) Only Il follows
(c) Either I or II follow
(d) Both follow
(e) Neither I nor II follow
Q8. Event (A): Scientists have discovered the oldest orchid fossil trapped in amber that dates back
some 45 million years to 55 million years
Event (B): The finding shatters the previous record for an orchid fossil found in Dominican amber
about 20-30 million years old.
(a) if A is the effect and B its immediate and principal cause.
(b) if A is the immediate and principal cause and B its effect.
(c) if A is an effect but B not its immediate and principal cause.
(d) if B is an effect but A not its immediate and principal cause.
(e) None of these
Q9. Statement I- Aadhar has become mandatory for filing income tax returns with PAN card.
Statement II-PAN has become more and more susceptible to duplicity and fraud.
(a) If statements I is the cause and statement Il is its effect.
(b) If statements Il is the cause and statement I is its effect.
(c) If both the statements I and Il are independent causes.
(d) If both the statements I and Il are effects of independent causes.
(e) If both the statements I and Il are effects of some common cause.
Q10. President Joe Biden and Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy Jennifer Granholm will
on Friday announce seven regional "hydrogen hubs" which are, collectively, eligible for up to $7
billion in federal funding, according to senior White House administration officials. The hubs are
located in geographic regional hubs and stretch from California and the Pacific Northwest to the
Heartland, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. The goal of the hubs is to spur the hydrogen economy
across the United States. Hydrogen is seen as a critical component to the United States'
decarbonization strategy.
Conclusions:
I. Hydrogen is only a good tool for reducing CO2 emissions if it can be produced with minimal
emissions itself - today, that often does not happen. The new hubs will be focused on that goal.
Il. The manufacturing hubs are all going to spur job creation.
(a) Only I follows
(b) Only Il follows
(c) Either I or II follow
(d) Both follow
(e) Neither I nor II follow
Q11. India's policymakers have long flaunted the massive economic benefits that the country will
reap from its huge youth population. But while the country, with a median age of a little below 30
years, is still relatively young today, it looks all set to age quite rapidly in the coming decades,
thanks primarily to a rapid decline in fertility levels.
Conclusions:
I. An ageing population, could turn out to mean serious economic trouble unless India manages
to grow its economy at a rapid pace in the coming decades.
II. By the end of the century, a little more than one-third, of India's population will be over 60
years old.
(a) Only I follows
(b) Only II follows
(c) Either I or II follow
(d) Both follow
(e) Neither I nor Il
Q12. Statement I-Infosys, among India's largest software services companies, said it plans to hire
10,000 American workers over the next two years.
Statement Il-In filling these jobs, Infosys will hire experienced technology professionals and
recent graduates from major universities, and local and community colleges, and the talent pools
will be created in the future.
(a) If statements I is the cause and statement Il is its effect.
(b) If statements Il is the cause and statement I is its effect.
(c) If both the statements I and Il are independent causes.
(d) If both the statements I and Il are effects of independent causes.
(e) If both the statements I and Il are effects of some common cause.
Q13. The revenue of Company A has been decreasing from past one year while the prices of the
products offered by the company have also decreased from past six months.
Which of the following cannot be the reason of downfall of the revenue of Company A?
(a) Company B is offering same product at much lower prices than Company A.
(b) The quality of the products of Company A is not upto a desirable level.
(c) The demand of the product offered by Company A has been decreasing due to the usage of an
old technology in it.
(d) There is an abrupt rise in the availability of the product offered by Company A but the demand
has not changed accordingly.
(e) Chinese companies offered better and cheap products than Indian Companies.
Q14. That a record number of students have died this year in Kota points to a deeper epidemic of
mental health, which has its roots in the socioeconomic triggers that force families to push young
students to shoulder tremendous stress. More proof of this came this week following a survey
conducted over five months by a district medical team led by the Kota chief health and medical
officer(CMHO) Jagdish Soni. This survey - held in the same period 19 young people took their lives
in India's coaching hub - identified at least 83 other students with severe depression and found
that they needed psychiatric counselling and medication, and help from parents and
administrators of the coaching centres.
Course of action:
I. Authorities need to craft solutions that can overhaul the examination system, expand mental
health facilities and dispel the stigma around asking for help.
II. Constant monitoring to ensure that these vulnerable students don't tip into quitting their
studies.
(a) Only I follows
(b) Only II follows
(c) Either I or II follow
(d) Both follow
(e) Neither I nor Il follow
Q15. Every year, World Thrombosis Day is observed on October 13. The International Society on
Thrombosis and Haemostasis has set aside this day, to create more awareness about this health
condition. High lodine level in body can cause Thrombosis.
Thrombosis comes in two categories - Arterial thrombosis and wherein bromb dotsvenous
thrombosis. Arterial thrombosis is a health condition wherein blood clots form in the artery.
Arteries control blood regulation to the rest of your body. If they get blocked, it may cause a
stroke. In the case of venous thrombosis, blood clots form in the veins. In advanced stages, they
occur in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
Course of Action:
I. Blood pressure medications, to relieve pressure on vessels. One should also undergo stress
therapy.
Il. Food with less oil and salt can increase cholesterol levels and also form plaques in your heart
which in turn, increases the risk of heart attacks and formation of blood clots. So one needs to
take excess oily and salty diet.
(a) Only I follows
(b) Only II follows
(c) Either I or II follow
(d) Both follow
(e) Neither I nor Il follow
Q16. Statement: A student is repeatedly creating chaos for the teacher during the online class. He
has been given multiple warnings and still the activities have not controlled.
Course of Action: I. The student should be rusticated from the school II. The student should be
severely punished and banned from attending the class for few days III. The student's parents
should be called and punished
A. Only III
B. Only I
C. Both I and III
D. Only Il
E. Both and Ill
Q17. Statement: Students themselves realize that cell phone usage does not promote learning; in
one survey, 80% of students agreed that using a mobile phone in class decreases their ability to
pay attention.
Conclusions:
I. The evidence suggests that cell phones generally are a distraction for students
Il. 20% students believe that cell phones have no relation with concentration
A. None follows
B. Only I follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Both I and Il follow
E. Only Il follows
Q18. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met Brazil's Minister of Economy
Fernando Haddad and discussed various issues of mutual interest, including the strengthening of
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). She also met UK Chancellor of Exchequer Jeremy Hunt
and discussed Bilateral Investment Treaty among other issues. The two ministers discussed
issues of mutual interest, including strengthening MDBs, mobilising finance for climate change,
crypto assets, financing cities of tomorrow, advancing financial inclusion, managing global debt
vulnerabilities, and BRICS expansion.
Inference:
I. It is an excellent opportunity to provide positive momentum and elevation to the issues of the
Global South, like the G20 Finance Track had done under the India Presidency to advance the
interests of the Global South.
II. The shared views on how unilateral measures may not be effective and may have adverse
effects on addressing several issues will give a clear path heading to the future.
(a) Only I follows
(b) Only II follows
(c) Either I or II follow
(d) Both follow
(e) Neither I nor Il follow
Q19. Rohit Sharma's poise, Virat Kohli's intensity and Jasprit Bumrah's cerebral artistry make
India overwhelming favourites against arch-rivals Pakistan in the World Cup match here match
here on Saturday that has a compelling sociopolitical context, implications of which transcend
beyond the 22-yards. India is a far superior side and with a batting line-up filled with alpha-male
characters, it will all depend on how well left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi's first spell pans out
as the cross-border neighbours might not be short on intent but certainly in terms of
ammunition.
Inference:
I. This is a match where emotional quotients play a role and it has created heroes and villains in
equal measure over the years.
Il. The Indian top order would like to reassert its supremacy first up which would create a
platform for the middle order consolidate during middle-overs.
(a) Only I follows
(b) Only Il follows
(c) Either I or II follow
(d) Both follow
(e) Neither I nor Il follow
Q20. Statement- Drinking in moderation can help our health, some research has showed. Many
doctors recommend a glass of wine or beer a night as part of diet plans such as the
Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet, which have been proven to keep your heart and brain
healthy. However, a new study suggests that even moderate drinking may not be great for your
brain. Which of the following can be deduced from the above statement?
(i) Scientific researches can contradict at times.
(ii) Moderate intake of wine is less harmful than cigarette.
(iii) Something which is not good for brain does not mean it cannot be healthy.
(a) Only (i)
(b) Both (i) and (ii)
(c) Only (iii)
(d) Both (ii) and (iii)
(e) None of these
Q21. Statement: Excessive amounts of lead in drinking water, associated with certain types of
industrial pollution, have been shown to cause lung cancer. Ajanta Island has an economy based
completely on subsistence level agriculture. there are no industries in the island. The inhabitants
of Ajanta island have in the last 50 years shown high incidence of lung cancer. Which of the
following can be validly inferred from the above statement?
Inferences:
I. Lead in drinking water is absolutely safe
Il. Lung cancer must have causes other than lead in drinking water
Ill. Lead in drinking water must have sources other than industrial pollution
A. Il only
B. Ill only
C. Il or 110
D. Il or Ill or both
E. none of the above
Q22. Statement: While there are certain dog-training techniques that generally tend to be effective
for most dogs, it is important to keep in mind that each dog will respond particularly well to
certain techniques that other dogs might not be receptive to. Therefore, the best practice is to
keep general principles in mind when training dogs, while tailoring their educations to their
particular traits. Which of the following assumptions does this statement above most closely
conform to?
A. Unique individuals and unique circumstances call for specialized training to meet their needs.
B. While a general set of principles exist for accomplishing a goal, it is important to acknowledge
the unique circumstances or qualities that may exist, and to take them into consideration.
C. Even though general principles are broad enough to encompass most individuals or
circumstances, there will always be outliers that require special attention.
D. Although dogs are different, they are similar enough that a basic set of training principles can
be applied to them universally, with slight room for variation.
E. none of the above
Q23. The first charter flight to facilitate the return of Indian citizens stranded in Israel will leave
on October 12 evening from the Ben Gurion airport, sources said, amid the country's raging war
with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. About 230 Indians living in Israel will be leaving for
India on a "first come first serve" basis on the 9 PM flight on October 12.
Assumptions:
I. The flight has been arranged to facilitate the return of those who were unable to do so because
Air India had immediately suspended its flight on the day fighting began.
Il. The Indian mission in Israel is actively looking for ways to assist all the Indians in the affected
areas.
(a) Only I implicits
(b) Only Il implicits
(c) Either I or Il implicit
(d) Both implicit
(e) Neither I nor Il implicit
Q24. After completing their studies, international students in New Zealand can be allowed to work
for more hours and remain longer in the country. The National Party, the country's current
opposition, has made this and other promises in their manifesto. The 2023 General Election in
New Zealand will be held on October 14, 2023.
For international students who pay an extra charge, expedited visa processing will be introduced.
Further, an increase in the number of hours per week that international students can work is
promised in the manifesto. Making New Zealand a more alluring destination for overseas
students.
Assumptions:
I. The education sector is struggling, with its contribution to New Zealand's economy down
significantly in 2022
Il. Supporting international education to recover will boost export revenue, create job
opportunities, and strengthen global connections that will drive economic growth in New Zealand
(a) Only I implicits
(b) Only Il implicits
(c) Either I or II implicit
(d) Both implicit
(e) Neither I nor Il implicit
Q25. Statement: Luxury trains are designed to offer a very comfortable ride and evoke an
association with history and heritage. Operating in several countries, they are a premium travel
option. The Northern Railways has decided to increase the number of stations for the luxury train
to make it economically viable.
Assumptions:
I. The train may get more passengers at the new stations.
Il. The train will not experience a dip in occupancy due to increased stoppages.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption Il is implicit
C. Neither I nor Il is implicit
D. Both I and Il are implicit
E. none of these
Q26. During Navarathri celebrations, the Kannika Parameshwari temple on Vysial Street has a
rather unique practice. It is not the priests but a selected group of men who decorate the deity for
the day. These men stay in the temple premises during the nine days and perform their duty in
the purest way possible.
Assumptions:
I. There are bedrooms available in the temple premises where the selected group of men stay
during Navratri.
Il. In most of the temples, all the temple decorations are taken care of by the priests of the temple.
Ill. During Navrathri, it is mandatory to decorate the deities.
(a) All follow
(b) Only III follows
(c) I and III follow
(d) Il and III follow
(e) None follows
Q27. Statement: In order to counter fake, sub-standard and expired drugs, the Union Health
Ministry has said Hindi and regional language will be used in the tendering process. "Drug names
and expiry date during tendering will be in Hindi/regional language too for - polio drop and Iron
tablets - procured for children under the government programmes," said a senior Indian health
official. Which of the following can be assumed from the given statement?
(1) Polio drop and Iron tablets are the only drugs which requires to be used the regional language
during the tendering process.
(Il) A large amount of people are more comfortable with Hindi or their regional language.
(III) Language barrier is the major cause of the problem of fake or expired drugs as it drag the
customers away from getting the required information.
(IV) As mostly drug producing companies are based in foreign countries, they preferred English
language to examine and give recommendations to streamline the labelling requirements of
drugs so as to provide the requisite information to the consumer.
(a) Only I and IV are implicit
(b) Only III is implicit
(c) Only III and Il are implicit
(d) All are implicit
(e) Only I, Il and III are implicit
Q28. Statement: There is a family of 27 people of which the senior most person celebrates his
birthday today. The youngsters and the children of the family are excited about the cake-cutting.
Assumptions:
(i) Of everyone, the children enjoy the party the most (ti) Birthday celebrations involve cakecutting (iii) Celebration is fun in bigger families
A. Only (i)
B. Both (i) and (ii)
C. Only (i)
D. Both (ii) and (iii)
E. Either (i) or (iii)
Q29. Statement: At an enormous research cost, a leading chemical company has developed a
manufacturing process for converting wood fibers into a plastic. According to the company, this
new plastic can be used for, among other things, the hulls of small sailboats. But what does the
company think sailboat hulls used to be made of?
Surely the mania for high technology can scarcely go further than this. The author's conclusion of
the manufacturing process described in the statement is based primarily on the fact that?
A. plastic is unlikely to be durable enough for highquality sailboat hulls
B. The research costs of developing the process outweigh any savings possible from the use of the
plastic
C. A small sailboat is not normally regarded as a high-tech product
D. Hulls for small sailboats can be made from wood without converting it into plastic
E. None of the above
Q30. Disaster management systems can safeguard India's heritage from climate changes. India is
a signatory to the 2015 Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, which recognizes that the
State has the primary role in reducing disaster risk, terrorism related issues and identifies
heritage as a priority area.
Which of the following negates the given statement?
(I) The authority's report also has detailed guidelines for museums on the systems that need to be
put in place to tackle different kinds of threats.
(II) The first-of-its-kind analysis by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of the
threats shows that India's museums face lists terrorism; climate-related events such as floods,
earthquakes and tsunamis; and vandalism.
(III) Climate-related issues such as floods, earthquakes are not a matter of concern for Indian
Heritage.
(a) Only (III)
(b) Only (II)
(c) Only (I)
(d) Both (Il) and (IlI)
(e) None of these
Q31. Statement- According to the latest research-"Few people openly admit to holding racist
beliefs on the basis of color but many psychologists claim most of us are nonetheless
unintentionally racist. We hold, what are called
"implicit biases". One the basis of the information provided in the above statement, which of the
following defines the term "implicit bias" most accurately?
(i) A slight automatic preference for white people over black people.
(ii) Preference for white people over black people.
(iii) Discriminating against a particular community on the basis of colour.
(a) Only (i)
(b) Both (i) and (iii)
(c) Only (ii)
(d) Only (iii)
(e) None of these.
Q32. In the following question a statement is given followed by three statements numbered as I, Il
and III. You have to read all three statements and decide which of them strengthens or weakens
the statement.
Statement: Among the governments, there is a strong policy emphasis on improving living
conditions in urban areas as more and more people are looking to migrate to semi-urban or rural
areas. People are willing to compromise on their standard of living in order to live in a healthier/
pollution free environment.
(I) Cities are economically vibrant spaces around the world and drawing a large number of rural
migrants looking for better prospects. This is a sustained trend, particularly in developing
countries now a day.
(II) A fresh look at urban governance is necessary as migration from rural areas picks up pace.
(IlI) The rate of migration has shown a consecutive decline in the last three Censuses. It was
possible that this slowdown signalled the worsening conditions in urban slums, where most of
the rural immigrants were concentrated.
(a) Only statement (I) strengthen but statement (Il) and III) is the neutral statement.
(b) Both statement (l) and statement (Ill) strengthen the given statement but statement (0) is
neutral statement.
(c) Both statement (I) and statement (II) are neutral statements and statement (III) strengthen the
statement.
(d) Both statement (l) and (I) weakens but statement (Ill) strengthen the given statement.
(e) All statement (I), (Ill) and statement (Il) weaken the given statement.
Q33. Today's children are different from the children of previous generations. They are more
interested in playing video games or sitting hours on the play stations than in playing outdoor
games. They are more technology oriented. These things are depriving the child from developing
their personality.
They lack the stamina and strength of the previous generations. Which of the following statement
weakens the given statement?
(i) The children of today are mentally active as this has made children much more organized and
mature than in previous times.
(ii) These gadgets are addicting. They have made the children so much addicted to PC and PS that
they do not enjoy the outdoor games anymore.
(III) The children of present time are not physically active. These children are not being a team
player anymore, they grow up to become shy and introvert instead of being bold and extrovert.
(a) Only I
(b) Both III and I
(c) Only II
(d) Both Il and III
(e) All 1, Il and III
Q34. A survey conducted recently shows that religious people are more financially successful
than atheists. This proves that following religious practices or having religious beliefs is not only
important for your spiritual health but also beneficial in maintaining a healthy bank account.
Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the above conclusion?
(a) The survey does not tell us if those people became financially successful after they started
practicing religion or they started practicing religion after they became successful.
(b) Some people embrace religion and spirituality mainly because they believe that somehow
being religious or spiritual can help them achieve financial success.
(c) Most of the poor people are too busy thinking about earning their daily livelihood.
(d) Percentage of atheists among the total population is highest in most of the developed
countries.
(e) Spiritual and religious people lead a more disciplined life.
Q35. The banking sector is facing tough times. But the sector is facing only short-term pain as the
rise in nonperforming assets (NPAs) is proving a key challenge for the industry at large. The
regulator wanted some stringent measures to be taken, and the government is coming out with so
many reforms and policies.
Which of the following can be assumed from the given statement?
(a) NPA was 2.4% more in last two years as compared to the present one.
(b) The steps taken by the government are not enough to revamp the banking sector.
(c) Manufacturing sector is performing far better than the banking sector for last five years.
(d) After the implementation of suitable expedient, the things are likely to be changed for banking
sector.
(e) The increase in NPA is the only factor responsible for the difficult time of banking industry.
Q36. Other than being an essential source of water for Indian agriculture, the monsoon plays a
critical role in flushing out pollutants over Asia. However, recently increased pollution particularly from coal burning - could potentially weaken this ability of the monsoon.
Which of the following can be deduced from the given statement?
(a) The unusually high concentration of particulate matter in the last few days in India clearly
shows that air pollution is emerging as a big problem.
(b) As the climate gets warmer and frequency of rains reduces, such spurts in coarse particles
making breathing difficult will become a new normal and the government is not waking up to the
alarm.
(c) Both the periodicity and duration of dry spells in the country were rising as total rainfall events
in a year had fallen even though the average rainfall in a year has not changed much, a direct
consequence of climate change.
(d) The annual average rainfall has remained the same because the frequency of heavy
downpours increased in the past two decades.
(e) The air quality in the region deteriorated because of dust storms in western India, particularly
Rajasthan
Q37. The NITI Aayog released the results of a study warning that India is facing its "worst" water
crisis in history and that the demand for potable water will outstrip supply by 2030, if steps are
not taken. Which of the following most weakens the above statement?
(a) Currently 600 million Indians face high to extreme water shortage and about two lakh people
die every year due to inadequate access to potable water.
(b) People may face water scarcity and the country will suffer a loss of up to 6 per cent of the GDP.
(c) The country's nearly 70 per cent of water is contaminated, which puts India at the 120th
position among 122 countries in the water quality index.
(d) The ranks of all states in the index on the composite water management,comprising 9 broad
sectors with 28 different indicators covering various aspects of ground water, restoration of water
bodies, irrigation, farm practices, drinking water, policy and governance.
(e) The condition of availability of water currently in India is better than the water crisis which
India had faced in 1960.
Q38. "If we slightly increase the price of our product then we can improve the quality of our
product to increase the number of customers from our only rival company V,"-A statement by
owner of company U.
Which of the following can be assumed from the given statement?
(a) Without increasing the price, the quality of the product offered by company U can't be
increase.
(b) Quality offered by company V of the product is better than the quality offered by company U.
(c) Improvising the quality is the only way to attract more number of customers.
(d) The price offered by the rival company V is already higher than the price offered by company
U.
(e) Superior quality even for bit higher price will definitely increase the demand of the product in
the market
Q39. A company has X decided to increase the HRA allowances of its employees due to
reallocation of the company to NCR region
Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement?
(I) The HRA allowances directly depend on the region of living of the employee.
(Il) The employees of the company X are on strike due to the reallocation of the company.
(Ill) The profit amount of company X has increased so it has also increased the amount of HRA of
its employees.
(a) Both (I) and (II)
(b) Both (Il) and (I|I)
(c) Only (I)
(d) Only (III)
(e) None of these
Q40. Statement- As an emerging economic superpower, it is quite tragic that more than one in
three children in India are stunted. Stunting is associated with an underdeveloped brain, with
long-lasting harmful consequences, and increased risks of nutrition-related chronic diseases,
such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity in future. Thus, stunting can be classified by itself as
an illness as it leads to negatively affecting the present and future of the child.
(I) Higher economic growth and increased spending on nutrition access programme have not
resulted in proportionate decrease in child malnutrition or stunting.
(Il) Multiple researchers have proven the link between illness and malnutrition/ stunting in
children.
(a) Both I and Il strengthens
(b) I strengthen while Il weakens
(c) Il strengthens while I weaken
(d) Statement I strengthen while Statement Il is neutral.
(e) Both I and Il weakens.
Q41. Rooftop solar power growth has demonstrated an overall positive trend, But this will need to
be scaled up massively to achieve the national target.
Assumption:
(I) With ongoing improvements to solar cell efficiency and battery technology, rooftops will only
get more attractive in the future.
(Il) Major solar projects that connect to the grid often face the challenge of land acquisition and
transmission connectivity.
(III) A survey helps determine usable rooftops, separating them from green spaces, and analyses
the quality of the solar resource.
(a) Only Il follows
(b) Both II and III follows
(c) Both I and III follows
(d) Only I follows
(e) Both I and II follows
Q42. Which of the following arguments is strong in respect of the given statement?
Statement: An apple a day, keeps a doctor away-Instruction given by Health ministry of India.
Arguments:
I. Every individual should consume an apple daily to keep himself fit physically and mentally.
Il. Real juice of apple flavor should be banned as it is contaminated with harmful chemicals.
IlI. To consume an apple daily by every individual is not possible as it is costly in summer season.
IV. An individual can be healthy by taking green vegetables and alternative cheap fruits.
(a) I and Ill
(b) 1, Il and Ill
(c) 1, III and IV
(d) All I, Il, Ill and IV
(e) None of these