List of top Logical Reasoning Questions on Syllogism

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:

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?

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?

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?

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:

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?

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?

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: 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 :

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: 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 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 :

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?

Statement: The rise of global tourism has significantly impacted local economies by providing job opportunities and boosting income for many communities. However, it has also led to challenges such as environmental degradation and cultural dilution, as traditional practices and lifestyles are altered to cater to tourists. As a result, many experts advocate for sustainable tourism practices that balance economic benefits with the preservation of local culture and the environment.
Conclusion:
I. All communities benefit equally from the economic opportunities presented by global tourism.
II. Sustainable tourism practices are essential to minimize the negative impacts of tourism on local cultures and environments.
III. The rise of tourism has no significant negative effects on local communities.
Based on the above statement, which conclusion necessarily follows?

All drivers are Tall. Some Tall persons violate traffic lights. All who violate traffic lights are fined. B is Tall.
Examine the following statements:
I. B is a driver.
II. B may violate a traffic light.
III. B will definitely violate traffic light.
IV. If B is a driver, he will get fined.
V.  B will definitely get fined.
Select the correct option :

All gadgets are machines. Some gadgets are tools. All machines are useful.
Examine the following statements:
I. Some tools are useful.
II. All that is useful are machines.
III. All tools are gadgets.
Select the correct option :

All International Court of Justice (ICJ) judgments are binding on parties involved in the case. Some ICJ judgments have persuasive value in domestic courts. Judgments of domestic courts can be referenced by the ICJ, but they are not binding.
Examine the following statements:
I. Some ICJ judgments are binding on domestic courts.
II. Some domestic court judgments are binding on the ICJ.
III. ICJ judgments can be used to strengthen arguments in domestic courts.
Select the correct option :

All Engineers are Mathematicians. Some Mathematicians are Authors. No Author
is a Scientist. Some Engineers are Scientists. Examine the following statements:
I. No Author is an Engineer.
II. Some Scientists are Engineers.
III. Some Mathematicians are not Scientists.
Select the correct option :

Some Hyenas are Lions. All Lions are Cats. Some Cats are Wolves.
Examine the following statements:
I. Some Cats are Lions.
II. Some Wolves are Lions.
III. Some Cats are Hyenas.
Select the correct option :

All Squirrels are Herbivores. Some Herbivores are Elephants. All Elephants are Mammals. Some Mammals are Carnivores. Examine the following statements:
I. Some Mammals are Herbivores.
II. All Elephants are Squirrels.
III. Some Carnivores are Herbivores.
Select the correct option :

Consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: The entire north India, including Delhi remained 'power less the whole day of 19th December as the northern grid supplying electricity to seven states collapsed yet again.
Assumptions: 1. The northem grid had collapsed earlier.
2.The grid system of providing electricity to a group of states is an ineffective type of power supply system.

The following question consists of a statement and argument I and II. Choose the best option.
Statement: Should judiciary be independent of the executive.
Arguments: 1. Yes, this would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive.
2. No, the executive would not be able to take bold measures.

Take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Which conclusion would follow on the basis
of given statements.
Statement:
'Some bags are purses',
'All purses are containers' and
'All containers are suitcases'.
Conclusions:
(A) Some suitcases are bags
(B) All purses are bags
(C) All purses are suitcases
(D) Some containers are purses
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Consider the statement given below followed by two conclusions. Decide which of the conclusions follows from the information given in the statement.
Statement: Domestic demand has been increasing faster than production of indigenous crude oil.
Conclusions:
I. Crude oil must be imported.
II. Domestic demand should be reduced.

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): A person with blood group O is supposed to be an universal donor.
Reason (R): Group O does not contain any antigens.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: