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For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative from the following.

Assertion:

The phenomenon of nuclear fission generates great energy.

Reason:

The process in which a nucleus is broken into two parts is called nuclear fission.

Choose the correct answer.

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Important Questions on Statement Based Reasoning

MEDIUM

Complete the following series by choosing the correct term

ABC,PQR,DEF,STU,?

EASY
In the question given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertions(A) and Reason(R).

Mark your answer as per the options provided below the question.

Assertion(A): Copper is used to make electric wires.

Reason (R): Copper has very low electrical resistance.

 

EASY
The time on the watch is 9: 15 and the hour hand points towards West. The direction of the minute hand is
MEDIUM

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternative.

? : ALKLO :: WOULD : TLRIA

EASY

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A: Over the last two decades collective attention span is decreasing.

Reason R: Quick availability and rapid access to large amount of information leads to loss of interest in one topic very quickly.

In the light of the above statements, Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

MEDIUM
In a certain code language 'KAMLESH' is written as 'GUJLMCO', then how will 'NATURAL' be written in the language?
HARD

In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statements and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement

Statement The doctor warned the patient against any further consumption of alcohol if he desired to get cured from the ailment and live a Ionger life.

Assumptions

I. The patient may follow the doctor's advice and stop consuming alcohol

II. The doctor may be able to cure the patient from the ailment if the patient stops consuming alcohol.

EASY

Given is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement :

There are many great people who have sacrificed their lives for bringing freedom to our country.

Assumptions:

I. One has to die to bring freedom.

II. We live and die once.

EASY
In the question given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertions(A) and Reason(R).

Mark your answer as per the options provided below the question.

Assertion(A): Vaccines prevent diseases.

Reason (R): Vaccine must be given to children.

EASY
In the question given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertions(A) and Reason(R).

Mark your answer as per the options provided below the question.

Assertion(A): Leakage in household gas(LPG) cylinders can be detected.

Reason (R): LPG has a strong smell.

 

MEDIUM

What comes in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?

4,6,16,62,308, ?

EASY
Consider the statements given below and decide which presupposition is inherent in the statement. 
Statement: 
Kajal told her husband, “Let us go to see the film”. 
Presupposition : 
I. Kajal likes to see movies. 
II. They are thinking where should they go.

 
EASY

The question given below consists of a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I, and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which one of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.

Statements :
1. Most people have orange scooters while some have red ones.
2. People like bright coloured scooters.

Conclusions :
I. People cannot afford bright coloured cars.
II. Most people prefer orange to other bright colours. 

HARD

In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statements and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement

Statement The driver of the huge truck pulled the emergency brakes to avoid hitting the auto rickshaw which suddenly came in front of the truck.

Assumptions 

I. The auto rickshaw driver may be able to steer his vehicle away from the oncoming truck.

II. The truck driver may be able to stop the truck before it hits the auto rickshaw.

EASY

Statements followed by some conclusions are given below—

Statements :
1. X is 7 meters tall, Y is half as high and Z is 3 times the height of X.
2. P is taller than Z but shorter than A and B.

Conclusions :
I. B is the tallest of all.
II. The average height of X, Y, and Z is less than 10 meters.

Find which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements-

1. Only conclusion I follow.
2. Only conclusion II follows. 
3. Both I and II follow.
4. Neither I nor II follows.

EASY

There are two arguments in context of the statement below. Consider the statement and argument to decide which argument is strong in context of the statement.

Statement:

Does eating an apple everyday keeps one free of diseases

Arguments:

I. Yes, eating an apple a day provides the needed nourishment.

II. No, every variety of fruits is needed for the healthy physical development.

MEDIUM

Read the instructions and answer the following question: Four couples decided to play Holi. Each couple has used three different colours. No two couples have used the same combination of colours. A, B, C & D are women whereas P, Q, R & S are men.

(a) They used red, green, yellow and black colours. 

(b) 'C' who is not the wife of 'S', used red colour.

(c) Wife of 'P' used yellow and black colours, but the wife of 'Q' used only one colour. 

(d) 'A' is not the wife of 'P' or 'S'.

(e) Wifes of 'R' and 'S', both used red and yellow colours.

Who is wife of Q?

(A) B

(B) D

(C) A

(D) C

Question is wrong and has been corrected.

EASY

In the question given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertions(A) and Reason(R).

Mark your answer as per the options provided below the question.

Assertion(A): We prefer to wear white clothes in winter.

Reason (R): White clothes are good reflectors of heat.

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Direction: In each of the questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and mark the correct option.

Assertion (A): Forest cover in the country has gradually decreased.

Reason (R): Encroachment by humans is one of the concerns for the forest department.

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Direction: In each of the questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and mark the correct option.

Assertion (A): Forest cover in the country has gradually decreased.

Reason (R): Encroachment by humans is one of the concerns for the forest department.