Analytical Reasoning Questions & Answers (Compiled from UPSC, SSC ,PSC ,IBPS previous question papers)

Directions (next three questions) : Study the following information to answer the given questions.

The ministry of sports has been advised by a committee to take the highest award in the field of sports back from two players who were allegedly involved in match fixing .

According to a recent government directive, all bank branches in rural areas should be computerized.

Which of the following statements would weaken the argument
Computerisation of bank branches in urban areas has helped in making their performance more efficient and fast.
Lack of skilled and qualified manpower has been suitable substituted by computers in banks.
Non-computerised bank branches in the rural areas have been proved to be as efficient as their computerized counter-parts..
The government has introduced a special test for computer knowledge in all recruitment exams for banks.
Unemployment in the rural areas could be controlled by training more and more professionals in computers.

Many organizations have been resorting to recruitment based upon performance at graduate/post-graduate level exams rather than conducting exams for the same purpose.
A recent study shows no link of past performance with the performance in recruitment exams.
The graduate/post-graduate exams are considered to be severely deficient in training in job related environment.
Organizations which had undertaken recruitment on the basis of graduate/post-graduate exams report a significant drop in the quality of the recruited employees.
Such policies would add to unemployment among students having below average performance in students having below average performance in graduation or post-graduation.
Such policies could save time, money and rsources of the organization which are wasted in the conduct of recruitment examinations.

Which of the following statements would weaken the argument put forward by the committee to the sports ministry
A good conduct in the past and a lack of evidence against the players make the case against them very weak.
The ministry of sports has never declined the recommendations made by the committee earlier.
Taking the award back from the players would set a good example of other players for avoiding such actions in the future.
There have been past cases where the award had to be taken back from the players owing to some misconduct later on.
The committee is constituted of some of the most respected and esteemed members from the field of sports and politics.

Directions (next three questions) : Study the given statements to answer the given questions.

Small grocery shop owners have gone on a day’s strike in order to protest against the entry of a foreign retail store chain in the city.

Which of the following statements can be an Effect of the statement given above
The small grocery shop owners perceive the big retail giants as sharks, trying to dominate the available market space.
Foreign investment in retail has shown a tremendous growth in India since a couple of years.
There have been several countries in which retail chain giants have totally wiped out small scale retailers.
The government agreed to take all political steps required to safeguard the interests of small scale retailers.
A recent survey indicated that a large number of people prefer to buy their daily grocery items from the nearby grocery stores rather than big retail chain stores.

The number of cases concerning a non-contagious chemical poisoning is on the rise among local villagers.

Which of the following could possibly be a Cause of the statement given above
The government has ordered an immediate enquiry into the matter.
Unless timely treatment is provided to the patients, the poisoning can prove to be fatal.
Many factories surrounding the village do not dispose off their wastes appropriately.
The only hospital in the area is not equipped to treat chemical poisoning related ailments.
A study done a couple of years ago had reported that a large number of farmers had stopped using chemical fertilizers owing to their ill-effects on health.

After the government announced a compensatory policy for farmers in return for the acquisition of their land, the farmers demanded a written proof of the policy for farmers in return for the acquisition of their land, the farmers demanded a written proof of the policy.
The farmers were unable to contest the inadequate compensation for their land in earlier such policies.
The compensation promised in the policy was grossly inadequate.
The farmers were unwilling to surrender their lands to the government.
The farmers demand a certain percentage of share out of the revenue generated by the government of their lands.
The only option to enforce the government officials to frame a compensatory policy for the farmers was to demand a proof.

Directions (next four questions) : Study the following information to answer the given questions.

Seven friends T,U,V,W,X,Y and Z are sitting in a straight line facing north. W sits fifth to the right of T. W does not sit at any of extreme ends. Two people sit between Z and X, Y sits third to the left of U. Y sits exactly in the middle. Z is not an immediate neighbour of Y.

If all the seven friends are made to sit alphabetically from right to left. Positions of how many will remain unchanged
None
One
Two
Three
Four
Explanation:

Four of the following five are alike in a certain based on their seating positions in the above line and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to the group
UW
XV
ZT
YV
WX
Explanation:

Who is the second to the right of T
Y
X
U
V
None of these
Explanation:

What is Z’s position with respect of W
Second to the left
Third to the right
Fourth to the left
Third to the left
Fourth to the right
Explanation:

Directions(next five question) : Study following information to answer the given questions.

J,P,Q,R,S,T,U and V are four married couples sitting in a circle facing the centre. The profession of the males within the group are lecturer, lawyer, doctor and scientist. Among the males, only R (the lawyer) and V (the scientist) are sitting together. Each man is seated besides his wife. U, the wife of the lecturer is seated to the right V. T is seated between U and V. P is the wife of the doctor. Q is not the doctor. S is a male.

Four of the following are alike in a certain way based on their seating position in the above arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to the group
RSJ
TRV
UTV
SQP
UPQ
Explanation:

The wives of which two husbands are immediate neighbours
UT
SR
VQ
RV
None of these
Explanation:

Which of the following is true regarding the couples
P is the wife of S
T is the wife of V
R is the husband of J
J and S are seated adjacent to each other
All are true
Explanation:

Which of the following J's position with respect to T
Third to the left
Fourth to the right
Third to the right
Second to the left
Second to the right
Explanation:

Which of the following is P’s position with respect of S
Second to the right
Second to the left
Immediate right
Immediate left
Third to the left
Explanation:

Directions (next five questions): Below is given a passage followed by several possible inferences which can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.

(Note : Each of the five questions has only the distinct answer i.e. no two questions have the same answer. If you get the same answer . If you get the same answer for more than one question, Consider both again and decide which one of the two would more definitely be that answer and in the same way review the others also.)

Cardiovascular disease is so prevalent that virtually all businesses are ikely to have employees who suffer from, or may develop, this condition. Research shows that between 50-80 percent of all people who suffer a heart attack are able to return to work. However, this may not be possible if they have previously been involved in heavy physical work. In such cases, it may be possible to move the employee to lighter duties, with appropriate retraining where necessary. Similarly, high-pressure, stressful work, where it does not involve physical activity, should also be avoided. Human Resource managers should be aware of the implications of job roles for employees with a cardiac-condition.

Employees above the age of 50 are found to suffer from cardiovascular disease.
If the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
If the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly true” though not “definitely true” in the light of the facts given.
If the data is inadequate i.e., from the facts given, you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
If the inference is “probably false” though not “definitely false” in the light of the facts given.
If the inference is “definitely false” i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Explanation:

Heart disease can affect employees in any type of business.
If the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
If the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly true” though not “definitely true” in the light of the facts given.
If the data is inadequate i.e., from the facts given, you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
If the inference is “probably false” though not “definitely false” in the light of the facts given.
If the inference is “definitely false” i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.

Physical and stressful work definitely leads to heart attack.
If the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
If the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly true” though not “definitely true” in the light of the facts given.
If the data is inadequate i.e., from the facts given, you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
If the inference is “probably false” though not “definitely false” in the light of the facts given.
If the inference is “definitely false” i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.

Employees suffering from cardio-vascular diseases are unable to handle stressful situations.
If the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
If the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly true” though not “definitely true” in the light of the facts given.
If the data is inadequate i.e., from the facts given, you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
If the inference is “probably false” though not “definitely false” in the light of the facts given.
If the inference is “definitely false” i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.

Employees who suffer from cardiovascular disease are mostly unable to return to work.
If the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
If the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly true” though not “definitely true” in the light of the facts given.
If the data is inadequate i.e., from the facts given, you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
If the inference is “probably false” though not “definitely false” in the light of the facts given.
If the inference is “definitely false” i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.

Directions : (next three questions) : Study the following information to answer the given questions.

A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following a particular rule. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.

(All numbers in these questions are two digit numbers)

Input : 16 today 32 waiting 21 are 11 people 46 bus 66 long

Step I. 16 today 32 waiting 21 11 people 46 bus 66 long are

Step II. : 16 today 32 waiting 21 people 46 bus 66 long 11 are

Step III : 16 today 32 waiting 21 people 46 66 long bus 11 are

Step IV : today 32 waiting 21 people 46 66 long 16 bus 11 are

Step V: today 32 waiting people 46 66 21 long 16 bus 11 are

Step VI : today 32 waiting 46 66 people 21 long 16 bus 11 are

Step VII : today waiting 46 66 32 people 21 long 16 bus 11 are

Step VIII : waiting 46 66 today 32 people 21 long 16 bus 11 are

Step IX : waiting 66 46 today 32 people 21 long 16 bus 11 are

Step X : 66 waiting 46 today 32 people 21 long 16 bus 11 are

Step X is the last Step of the arrangement of the above input as the intended arrangement is obtained.

Now, answer the questions based on the following input.

Input : 23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 before 72 go 34 up

Which of the following would be step II for the above input
23 you wake 81 me 43 72 34 up go 13 before
23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up before
23 you wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up before 13
23 you wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up before 13
None of these
Explanation:

Input : 23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 before 72 go 34 up

Step I. 23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up before

Step II : 23 you wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up 13 before

Step III : 23 you wake 81 me 43 72 34 up go 13 before

Step IV : you wake 81 me 43 72 34 up 23 go 13 before

Step V : you wake 81 43 72 34 up me 23 go 13 before

Step VI : you wake 81 72 34 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Step VIII : you 81 72 wake 43 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Step IX : 81 you 72 wake 43 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

The following stands for which step of the rearrangement
Step IX
Step IV
Step VI
Step V
None of these
Explanation:

Input : 23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 before 72 go 34 up

Step I. 23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up before

Step II : 23 you wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up 13 before

Step III : 23 you wake 81 me 43 72 34 up go 13 before

Step IV : you wake 81 me 43 72 34 up 23 go 13 before

Step V : you wake 81 43 72 34 up me 23 go 13 before

Step VI : you wake 81 72 34 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Step VIII : you 81 72 wake 43 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Step IX : 81 you 72 wake 43 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Which of these words/ numbers would be fourth (from left side) in step IV for the input
me
43
81
wake
None of these
Explanation:

Input : 23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 before 72 go 34 up

Step I. 23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up before

Step II : 23 you wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up 13 before

Step III : 23 you wake 81 me 43 72 34 up go 13 before

Step IV : you wake 81 me 43 72 34 up 23 go 13 before

Step V : you wake 81 43 72 34 up me 23 go 13 before

Step VI : you wake 81 72 34 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Step VIII : you 81 72 wake 43 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Step IX : 81 you 72 wake 43 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Directions (next two questions) : In these questions, relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. These statements are followed by two conclusions.

Statement : P ≤ Q < W = L

Conclusions : I. L > P

II. Q ≤ L
If only conclusion I follows
If only conclusion II follows
If either conclusion I or II follows
If neither conclusion I nor II follows
If both conclusion I and II follows
Explanation:

P ≤ Q < W = L

Conclusions : I. L > P → Follow

II. Q ≤ L → Does not follow (∴ Q < L)

Statement : E < F ≤ G = H > S

Conclusions : I. G > S

II. F ≤ H
If only conclusion I follows
If only conclusion II follows
If either conclusion I or II follows
If neither conclusion I nor II follows
If both conclusion I and II follows
Explanation:

E < F ≤ G = H > S

Conclusions : I. G > S → Follow

II. F ≤ H → Follow

Statement : The college has finally received accreditation and has gained the status of a deemed university.

Which of the following can be a possible effect of the above statement
The principal of the college will now have to be a retired government official.
Number of students seeking admission to this college in the next academic year would drops significantly.
The college will charge lesser fees from all its students despite not getting a grant from the government.
The college will reduce the number of courses that it runs by a significant margin.
The reputation of the college amongst the students population in general has improved.

Statements : The constable has been recommended for a suitable reward by his superior in recognition of his sincere involved in the loot and incidents of pick-pocketing.

Which of the following can be a possible assumption of the above statements
The superior is certain that the recommendation would be denied.
The number of criminals apprehended by this particular constable was exceptionally high.
The constable desires to be monetarily compensated for his efforts.
The superior wants to set an example for his other juniors by recommending the reward.
Rewards recognizing the sincerity the accomplishments of policemen are given.

Effect : As a step to regulate private hospitals, the state health department is framing rules to ensure all such hospitals are registered with it.

Which of the following can be a possible cause of the above statement
The department realized the private hospitals charge much less for treatment as compared to government hospitals.
Government run hospitals do not maintain the same standards as private hospitals.
The department realized that several hospitals were rejecting cases stating lack of infrastructure.
Apart from the number of doctors, nurses and beds, the kind of procedure a hospital can carry out based on its infrastructure will also be registered and detailed.
Private hospitals not registering with the department shall be forced to do so and will have to pay hefty penalities.

Statements : The Income Tax authorities carried out raids at three different business houses in the city last week.

Which of the following can be possible effect of the above statement
The three business houses are regular defaulters in payment of their income tax.
The Income Tax department have received a tip off about the illegal activities going on in the three business houses.
The Government decided to look into the matter and has appointed an inquiry committee..
Other business houses took immediate action to clear off all their income tax dues in order to avoid a raid on their establishments.
The authorities intend to conduct raids in several other business houses in the vicinity.

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