Making Judgements - Logical Reasoning questions

Making Judgements - Logical Reasoning questions


Directions for questions 1-20: There are four passages given which are followed by several possible interferences. You have to judge each interference in context of the given passage and decide if the interference is true or false.Choose

A - If the interference is definitely true.
B -If the interference is probably true.
C -If the interference is cannot be determined.
D -If the interference is probably false.
E -If the interference is definitely false.

PASSAGE for questions 1-5:

Cotton acreage in India has fallen by 10% during the current year as the cotton growers have shifted to growing other cash crops. This is due to the excess supply of cotton in world markets after August, 2010 and the consequent of slowdown in the world economy. But this scenario proved to be beneficial for the yarn manufacturers as they get higher price for their products. Some yarn manufacturers had stocked-up low priced cotton in the previous year. The combined effect of all this is evident in the rise in net profits of yarn manufacturers.

1) The land used for growing cotton in India is conducive to grow other cash crops.

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ANSWER: (B)




2) The yarn manufacturers have marginally suffered during post-August 2010 period.

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ANSWER: (E)




3) There has been a huge drop in the supply of cotton during the current year.

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ANSWER: (B)




4) There has been a shortage of cotton in the world market last year.

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ANSWER: (E)




5) World economy witnessed an upward trend during pre-August 2010 period.

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ANSWER: (C)




PASSAGE FOR QUESTIONS 6-10:

Air pollution leads to slow death. Regular exposure to vehicular and industrial pollution leads to life threatening diseases like asthma, cancer, heart diseases and many more disorders. The vehicular and industrial pollution is growing rapidly not only in the metropolitan cities but also in small towns and villages. This is because the western technological models, built on heavy use of energy, are highly toxic. They produce a huge amount of pollutants which can be controlled only if there is a proper choice of technology and considerable discipline in its use.

6) The spread of air pollution has increased rapidly in the recent past.

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ANSWER: (B)




7) The smaller industrial units contribute proportionately to higher air pollution.

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ANSWER: (C)




8) The industries which use higher level of energy create more air pollution.

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ANSWER: (A)




9) The air pollution in foreign countries is more than that in India.

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ANSWER: (C)




10) Proper planning in use of modern technologies leads to reduction in air pollution.

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ANSWER: (A)




PASSAGE FOR QUESTIONS 11-15:

Construction industry in India has always had a special position. We have proved that India is in tune with the times and has not left any stone untouched to compete against the best in industrial market. Yet, it is the time when other powers are paying attention in developing this sector according to the international status. Foundation of an economy lies in its infrastructure. Construction industry has to play a vital role in road, house construction, ports, railways and others. Labor-intensive Indian construction industry has to pass through acute changes. It has to face challenges like advanced designing, growth of work in lesser time, better mechanization and intensive construction prevalent in other developed countries. The emphasis should be laid on adoption of modern technologies and high quality in less time.

11) The construction industries of developed countries is of better quality than India.


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ANSWER: (C)




12) Construction industries in India has been labor oriented since years.

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ANSWER: (A)




13) The Indian construction companies have to establish themselves in the international market.

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ANSWER: (E)




14) Indian construction companies can put their gain to maximum by adopting modern equipments and by reducing time of project.

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ANSWER: (A)




15) The policy makers in India have failed to understand the importance of construction industry.

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ANSWER: (E)



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  • Making Judgements - Logical Reasoning questions -Avani Shashtri (10/30/13)
  • PASSAGE FOR QUESTIONS 16-20:
    Smoking is very injurious to health. Not only the smoker but also the individuals surrounding them can be harmed by tobacco smoke. Children are put at further risk since they are three times likely to smoke if their parents do. One out of every two smokers who start smoking at a young age and continue throughout their lives will ultimately be killed by tobacco related diseases. With prolonged smoking, smokers have a death rate about three times higher than non-smokers at all ages. Stopping smoking decreases health risks associated with tobacco use. It can decrease the burden of diseases such as heart or respiratory diseases. There are clear health benefits including a longer life even for those who quit smoking at the age of 60 and above.

    16) Smokers who start smoking at an early age are less likely to quit smoking.

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    ANSWER: (C)




    17) Non-smokers who are victims of passive smoking have one-third death rate as compared to smokers.

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    ANSWER: (D)




    18) Non-smoking adults who surround smokers constantly are less likely to be harmed.

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    ANSWER: (C)




    19) If parents stop smoking, then their children are less likely to give up smoking.

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    ANSWER: (D)




    20) Quitting smoking at an old age does not reduce the chances of health risks.

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    ANSWER: (E)