Reasoning MCQs and Answers: Reasoning MCQs are very important for OPSC, OSSC, OSSSC & Other State Exams. Aspirants who are willing to apply for the various Government exams 2022 must go through the topics of Reasoning for competitive exams, as the Reasoning is a key part of the syllabus.
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Reasoning MCQ:
Q1. Look at this series: 2, 1, (1/2), (1/4), … What number should come next?
A.(1/3)
B.(1/8)
C.(2/8)
D.(1/16)
Q2.Look at this series: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12, … What number should come next?
A.7
B.10
C.12
D.13
Q3.Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, … What number should come next?
A.20
B.22
C.23
D.26
Q4. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A.parsley
B.basil
C.dill
D.mayonnaise
Q5.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A.inch
B.ounce
C.centimeter
D.yard
Q6.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A.tyre
B.steering wheel
C.engine
D.car
Q7.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A.tulip
B.rose
C.bud
D.daisy
Q8.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A.rye
B.sourdough
C.pumpernickel
D.loaf
Q9.Look at this series: 12, 11, 13, 12, 14, 13, … What number should come next?
- 10
- 16
- 13
- 15
Q10.Look at this series: 80, 10, 70, 15, 60, … What number should come next?
- 20
- 25
- 30
- 50
Q11.CUP : LIP :: BIRD : ?
- GRASS
- FOREST
- BEAK
- BUSH
Q12.Paw : Cat :: Hoof : ?
- Lamb
- Horse
- Elephant
- Tiger
Q13.Safe : Secure :: Protect :
- Lock
- Guard
- Sure
- Conserve
Q14.Statement: Should India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself?
Arguments:Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports.
No. Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.
A.Only argument I is strong
B.Only argument II is strong
C.Either I or II is strong
D.Neither I nor II is strong
E.Both I and II are strong
Q15.Statement: Should all the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on a sample basis before giving license for sale to the general public in India?
Arguments:Yes. Many such drugs require different doses and duration for the Indian population and hence it is necessary.
No. This is just not feasible and hence cannot be implemented.
A.Only argument I is strong
B.Only argument II is strong
C.Either I or II is strong
D.Neither I nor II is strong
E.Both I and II are strong
ANSWER:
S1. Ans. B.(1/8)
Sol.This is a simple division series; each number is one-half of the previous number.
In other words, the number is divided by 2 successively to get the next result.
4/2 = 2
2/2 = 1
1/2 = 1/2
(1/2)/2 = 1/4
(1/4)/2 = 1/8 and so on.
S2. Ans. B.10
Sol.This is a simple alternating addition and subtraction series. In the first pattern, 3 is added; in the second, 2 is subtracted.
S3. Ans.B.22
Sol.This is an alternating number subtraction series. First, 2 is subtracted, then 4, then 2, and so on.
S4. Ans. D.mayonnaise
Sol.Parsley, basil, and dill are types of herbs. Mayonnaise is not an herb.
S5. Ans.B.ounce
Sol.An ounce measures weight; the other choices measure length.
S6. Ans.D.car
Sol.Tyre, steering wheel, and engine are all parts of a car.
S7. Ans.C.bud
Sol.Tulip, rose, and daisy are all types of flowers. A bud is not.
S8. Ans. A.rye
Sol.Loaf, sourdough, and pumpernickel are types of bread. A rye is not a bread type.
Loaf – Bread that is shaped and baked in one piece and usually sliced before being eaten.
Pumpernickel – Dark, dense German bread made from coarsely ground whole-grain rye.
Sourdough – Leaven for making bread, consisting of fermenting dough, typically that left over from a previous batch.
Rye – A wheatlike cereal plant that tolerates poor soils and low temperatures.
S9. Ans. D. 15
Sol.This is an alternating number of subtraction series. First, 1 is subtracted, then 2 is added.
S10. Ans. A. 20
Sol.This is an alternating addition and subtraction series. In the first pattern, 10 is subtracted from each number to arrive at the next. In the second, 5 is added to each number to arrive at the next.
S11. Ans. C. BEAK
Sol.You drink out of a cup with your lips. Similarly, birds bite grass with their beaks.
S12. Ans. B. Horse
Sol. Horse. Cat’s feet are called paws and horse’s are called hoofs.
S13. Ans. B. Guard
S14. Ans.A.Only argument I is strong
Sol. Clearly, India can export only the surplus and that which can be saved after fulfilling its own needs, to pay for its imports. Encouragement to export cannot lead to shortages as it shall provide the resources for imports. So, only argument I holds.
S15. Ans. A.Only argument I is strong
Sol. Clearly, health of the citizens is an issue of major concern for the Government. So, a product like drugs, must be first studied and tested in the Indian context before giving licence for its sale. So, only argument I holds strong.
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