100+ Logical Reasoning Test with Answers Pdf - 1

Question: 1

In India, the asbestos industry is growing and employs more than 15,000 people in 75 units which are spread over several states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh etc. Surprisingly, advanced countries which are setting up units in developing countries like India, one reason being lack of awareness in the society and indifference of the government machinery of these countries. Prolonged exposure to asbestos dust and fibres can cause lung cancer but most workers in India are too afraid to protest for fear of losing jobs. Some of these factories are operating in Mumbai. Quite a few of the factories in India are not known to take adequate precautions to protect workers from asbestos dust.
The asbestos industries in India are located in few metropolitan pockets only.

(A) if the inference is ‘definitely true’ i.e., it directly follows from the facts given in the passage.

(B) if the inference is ‘probably true’ through not definitely true in the light of the facts given.

(C) if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

(D) if you think the interference is ‘probably false’ though not definitely false in the light of the facts given and

(E) if you think the inference is ‘definitely false’ i.e., it contradicts the given facts.

Ans: E

It is mentioned in the passage that asbestos industries are spread over several states like Gujarat, M.P. Maharashtra, A.P. etc. This contradicts the given fact.

Question: 2

The regular medical inspection and treatment of asbestos workers has improved the health status in advanced countries.

(A) if the inference is ‘definitely true’ i.e., it directly follows from the facts given in the passage.

(B) if the inference is ‘probably true’ through not definitely true in the light of the facts given.

(C) if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

(D) if you think the interference is ‘probably false’ though not definitely false in the light of the facts given and

(E) if you think the inference is ‘definitely false’ i.e., it contradicts the given facts.

Ans: E

According to the passage, advanced countries are banning harmful asbestos products, rather than providing medical treatment to asbestos workers.

Question: 3

The asbestos industry offers better salaries in India as compared to other hazardous industries.

(A) if the inference is ‘definitely true’ i.e., it directly follows from the facts given in the passage.

(B) if the inference is ‘probably true’ through not definitely true in the light of the facts given.

(C) if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

(D) if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

(E) if you think the inference is ‘definitely false’ i.e., it contradicts the given facts.

Ans: C

Nothing about the salaries being given to asbestos workers in India, can be deduced from the passage.

Question: 4

The workers from asbestos industries do not protest against the health hazards and lack of medical facilities as most of them do not suffer from asbestos dust.

(A) if the inference is ‘definitely true’ i.e., it directly follows from the facts given in the passage.

(B) if the inference is ‘probably true’ through not definitely true in the light of the facts given.

(C) if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

(D) if you think the interference is ‘probably false’ though not definitely false in the light of the facts given and

(E) if you think the inference is ‘definitely false’ i.e., it contradicts the given facts.

Ans: E

It is mentioned in the passage that workers do not complain for fear of losing jobs.

Question: 5

The demand for asbestos products appears to be growing in India.

(A) if the inference is ‘definitely true’ i.e., it directly follows from the facts given in the passage.

(B) if the inference is ‘probably true’ through not definitely true in the light of the facts given.

(C) if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

(D) if you think the inference is ‘definitely false’ i.e., it contradicts the given facts.

(E) if you think the inference is ‘definitely false’ i.e., it contradicts the given facts.

Ans: A

The statement In Indian, the asbestos industry is growing in the passage, clearly implies the given fact.

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