1. If 2 pens cost ₹10, how many pens can be bought for ₹50?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
Answer: C
Explanation: 2 pens = ₹10 → 1 pen = ₹5 → ₹50 ÷ 5 = 10 pens.
2. Identify the argument:
“Ban on plastic bags should be imposed because they harm the environment.”
A. Weak
B. Strong
C. Irrelevant
D. Illogical
Answer: B
Explanation: The statement is logically strong because it gives a valid reason for the ban.
3. Arrange logically:
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Fruits are packed
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Fruits are plucked
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Fruits are transported
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Fruits are sold
A. 2-1-3-4
B. 1-2-3-4
C. 2-3-1-4
D. 4-3-2-1
Answer: A
Explanation: Order: pluck → pack → transport → sell.
4. Odd one out:
A. 121
B. 144
C. 169
D. 225
Answer: B
Explanation: All are squares of odd numbers except 144 (12², an even number).
5. If all actors are dancers, and some dancers are singers, which of the following is true?
A. Some singers are actors
B. All actors are singers
C. Some actors are dancers
D. No actor is singer
Answer: C
Explanation: Since all actors are dancers, it follows that some actors are definitely dancers.
6. Rita is facing north. She turns right, then right again, and finally left. Which direction is she facing?
A. North
B. East
C. West
D. South
Answer: B (East)
Explanation: Facing north → right = east → right = south → left = east.
7. Choose the conclusion:
All lawyers are professionals. Some professionals are teachers.
A. All lawyers are teachers
B. Some teachers are lawyers
C. Some professionals are lawyers
D. All professionals are lawyers
Answer: C
Explanation: Lawyers ⊂ Professionals, so some professionals are definitely lawyers.
8. Which argument is stronger?
Statement: “Should exams be abolished?”
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Yes, they put pressure on students.
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No, they help test student knowledge.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
Answer: B
Explanation: Argument 2 is strong because it points to the purpose of exams.
9. Complete the analogy:
Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
A. School
B. Class
C. Student
D. Books
Answer: A
Explanation: Doctor works in a hospital, teacher works in a school.
10. If P + Q means P is father of Q, P – Q means P is sister of Q, then “A + B – C” means?
A. A is father of C
B. B is father of C
C. A is uncle of C
D. A is sister of C
Answer: C
Explanation: A + B → A is father of B. B – C → B is sister of C. Hence, A is father of B (sister of C) → A is uncle of C.