List of top Logical Reasoning Questions

Issue: Is football the most popular sport in the world?
Argument 1: Yes, Football World Cup (FIFA) have over five times global viewership as compared to Formula 1 Grand Prix (Car racing) or the Wimbledon Championships (Tennis).
Argument 2: Yes, Lionel Messi is the most followed footballer across social media platforms.
Argument 3: No, the Cricket World Cup has been the most profitable sports event worldwide for the last three decades.
Choose the most appropriate answer:

University Academic Department is finalising class schedules for the incoming batch. The subjects are Criminal Law, Property Law, Economics, Legal Methods and English. The following considerations are kept in mind:
I. All subjects must be held once
II. Legal Methods and English cannot immediately precede or follow each other
III. Economics must immediately precede Property Law
IV. Economics must immediately follow English
V. Criminal Law cannot be the second or the last subject
Which of the following schedule is valid?

All Rabbits are Sleepers. All Tortoise paints. Some Rabbits are Tortoise. Siri is a Rabbit. Examine the following statements:
I. Siri paints
II. Siri does not paint
III. Siri is a Sleeper
IV. Siri is not a Sleeper
V. Siri is a Tortoise
VI. Siri is not a Tortoise
Choose the most appropriate answer:

Vinay is trying to decide the sequence in which to watch the following movies –Sholay (SH), RRR, Slumdog Millionaire (SM), PK and Dangal (DL). The sequence must adhere to the following conditions:
I. SH and DL must not immediately precede or follow each other.
II. RRR must go after SM.
III. PK cannot be the first or the last movie.
IV. DL must necessarily be one removed from SM.
Which of the following is a valid sequence?

Assertion: The rise of OTT platforms is challenging the traditional movie theatre business.
Argument 1: OTT platforms and traditional movie theatre present completely different experience and therefore are unlikely to affect each other.
Argument 2: OTT platforms ensure instant availability of diverse content, which a traditional movie theatre cannot emulate.
Choose the most appropriate answer:

All Cherry are Pink. Some Pink are made into cake. All cake is eaten. Banana is Pink. Examine the following statements:
I. Banana is a Cherry
II. Banana is not a Cherry
III. Banana may be made into cake
IV. Banana will definitely be made into a cake
V. If Banana is Cherry, then it will be eaten
Choose the most appropriate answer:

Sanjana is attempting to create an exercise plan for a 5-day week. She has decided on the following exercises – A, X, B, Y, C, in accordance with the following conditions.
I. A and Y cannot be on the consecutive days
II. C must always be followed by B
III. B and A cannot be done on alternate days
IV. X cannot be done on the first day of the week
V. No exercise can be repeated in the week
Which of the following is a valid plan?

Principle: The opportunity cost of a decision is the value of the next best alternative that is forgone when a choice is made.
Facts: Shyam is an aspiring artist who has a chance to exhibit his paintings at a local gallery for two months. He can either take this opportunity, which would allow him to showcase his work and potentially sell pieces for a total profit of INR 50,000, or he can accept a temporary job offer for the same duration of two months, that would earn him INR 30,000 in total. After careful consideration, Shyam decides to exhibit his paintings at the gallery.
Which of the following statements is true regarding Shyam’s decision?

A ban on cell phones in schools is necessary as it distracts students from their academics, it is unnecessary as in an emergency the school landlines can be used. A break from social media during the school day would remove the stress and help students build their concentration and enhance their learning.
What is the assumption being made about cell phones?

Principle: A party who receives a benefit at the expense of another party is required to make restitution to prevent unjust enrichment.
Facts: Anita hires a construction company, Best Builders, to renovate her swimming pool. The contract states that Best Builders will install new water purifiers for a total cost of INR 10,000. During the renovation, Best Builders installs high-end purifiers worth INR 15,000 instead of the standard ones specified in the contract. When the project is completed, Anita enjoys the upgraded purifiers but only pays the agreed-upon amount of INR 10,000.
Select the most appropriate option :

Caroline Hoxby has produced a large body of research looking at college applications by low-income students. In “The Missing One-Offs,” she and Christopher Avery showed that students with high grades and low economic standing often refrain from applying to more prestigious schools, despite those schools’ better financial support. Their research suggests that students who avoid selective schools are usually choosing to apply to the same schools their friends and economic peers do. Hoxby and Avery conclude that this is either a consequence of their being underinformed about their options (a fault of recruitment) or believing that the culture and atmosphere of prestigious colleges wouldn’t be very inviting to them (a fault of the schools and their PR).
Which of the following can be properly inferred from the passage?

Principle: The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias wherein individuals with low ability at a task overestimate their ability, while those with high ability may underestimate their competence.
Facts: Tutu, a new employee at a tech company, recently completed a basic coding course. Feeling confident, she frequently shares her opinions about software development with her colleagues, often dismissing their suggestions as unnecessary. Meanwhile, Saba, a senior developer with years of experience, is careful about her own ideas and often second-guesses her suggestions during team meetings.
Which of the following statements is true regarding Tutu and Saba’s behaviours?

Principle: Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one’s pre-existing beliefs.
Facts: Mala is an avid believer in the benefits of a plant-based diet and often shares articles and studies that support her view on social media. When she comes across a scientific study that suggests a balanced omnivorous diet can also provide significant health benefits, she dismisses it without reading, focusing instead on the findings of studies that align with her beliefs.
Which of the following statements is true regarding Mala’s behaviour ?

Principle: Any person who publishes false statements that result in significant financial losses to a business shall be guilty of an offense.
Facts: Jatin publishes a news article claiming that a popular restaurant has been serving unsafe food. Jatin sincerely believes this to be true. The restaurant suffers significant financial losses as a result. However, it is later revealed that the statements in Jatin’s article were false.
Has Jatin committed an offence?

Where public safety or the protection of human life is at stake, it is justified to limit personal freedoms and privacy in order to ensure the well-being of the broader public.
Based on the above principle, which of the following actions would be justified?

A wildfire has broken out in a large national park, spreading quickly due to dry conditions and strong winds. The forest officers only have a limited amount of firefighting resources, including helicopters, water trucks, and personnel. They must decide where to allocate these resources to save as much of the park as possible. To maximize their efforts, they prioritise the areas of the park that are home to endangered species and ecosystems that would be the hardest to recover if destroyed by the fire.
Which of the following most mirrors the principle in the passage above?
I. A university offers a limited number of scholarships each year. To ensure the best use of its funds, it prioritizes applicants from underprivileged backgrounds and those with academic potential, believing this will have the most significant long-term impact on the community.
II. A charitable foundation receives an influx of donations for disaster relief. In distributing the funds, it focuses on the hardest-hit communities where homes were completely destroyed, providing them with emergency shelter and rebuilding services before addressing other needs.
III. A large grocery store faces a major food supply shortage due to transportation issues. To minimize the impact on customers, the store decides to limit the sale of high-demand items like milk, bread, and meat, allowing each shopper to purchase only a small amount to ensure everyone can get basic supplies.
Select the correct option :

Principle: The impact of leadership styles on historical events can shape the course of nations and influence the outcomes of conflicts.
Facts: During the late 20th century, two prominent leaders emerged during a territorial dispute: X advocated for peaceful negotiations and diplomacy, while Y supported aggressive military action to assert dominance. After a series of failed internal talks, Y’s approach led to a major conflict, resulting in significant casualties and territorial loss for both sides. In contrast, X’s proposed solution, although initially rejected, eventually gained support and led to de-escalation of the conflict.
Based on the above, which of the following statements is most accurate?

Principle: A property owner is responsible for maintaining the safety of their premises and is liable for any injuries that occur due to hazardous conditions in the premises, unless the injured party was trespassing.
Facts: Tara owns a retail store, and a heavy rainstorm caused a leak in the ceiling of the store. Tara was aware of the leak but did not have time to fix it before customers arrived the next morning. She placed a sign warning customers of the wet floor.
However, Aman, who entered the store to browse, slipped on the wet floor and injured his leg. Aman did not see the warning sign.
Based on the above which of the following statements is most accurate?

Principle: A party to a contract is responsible for fulfilling their obligations under the agreement and is liable for damages if they fail to do so.
Facts: Richa enters into a contract with a catering company, Big Bites, to provide catering services for her wedding reception. The contract specifies that Big Bites will provide food for 125 guests on a specific date. On the day of the event, Big Bites only delivers food for 75 guests due to road closure on account of VIP movement. Richa is forced to make last-minute alternate arrangements to feed the additional guests, incurring extra costs.
Select the most appropriate option :

The rapid advancement of technology has significantly changed the way people interact with one another. While technology facilitates communication and connects people across distances, it can also lead to feelings of isolation and disconnection in face-to-face relationships. Many individuals find that they are more comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings online rather than in person, which can diminish the quality of their real-world interactions.
Based on the above passage, which conclusion necessarily follows?

An enterprise has the responsibility to ensure the safety of its products before selling them to the public. While no product can be entirely risk-free, if an enterprise knows that a product has significant defects that could harm consumers, it is their duty to either fix those defects or provide clear warnings. Unfortunately, some enterprises prioritize profits over safety and release products that may pose serious risks to the
public.
Which of the statements below is most consistent with the paragraph above?

A company, Green Fuel, argues that its new biofuel product is entirely eco-friendly because it is made from renewable resources. Green Fuel claims that since the product is derived from organic matter, it has zero negative impact on the environment.
Which of the following, if true, most weaken Green Fuel’s argument above?

Recent research indicates that excessive consumption of processed foods is linked to an increased risk of obesity. A five-year study tracked two groups: one that regularly consumed processed foods and another that followed a whole-foods-based diet. The study found that the processed-food group had a 25% higher rate of obesity by the end of the study. Therefore, the study concluded that processed food consumption directly causes obesity.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument above?

Sarab and her brother Sateesh have been sharing household chores for several years. Recently, Sarab noticed that Sateesh consistently gets lighter tasks, such as taking out the trash, while she is assigned more time-consuming duties, like cooking and cleaning the entire house. When Sarab brought this up to their parents, they explained that Sateesh is assigned tasks based on his school workload and extracurricular activities, which are more demanding than Sarab’s. Sarab believes she is being treated unfairly and that the division of chores is biased.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens Sarab’s claim of unfair treatment?

Prakash has been working as a software engineer at Company A for 10 years. Recently, he discovered that a new hire, who has less experience and fewer qualifications, is being paid more than him. Prakash approached his manager with this concern and was told that the new hire’s pay is based on market demand for talent in that particular programming language. Prakash believes he is being treated unfairly based on his seniority and qualifications.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens Prakash’s claim of unfair treatment?