List of top Logical Reasoning Questions asked in MAT

Among five boys, Vineet is taller than Manick, but not as tall as Ravi. Jacob is taller than Dilip but shorter than Manick. Who is the tallest in their group?
Statement: The use of non-conventional sources of energy will eliminate the energy crisis in the world. Conclusions: I. Modern technology is gradually replacing the conventional sources of energy. II. The excessive exploitation of the environment has led to depletion of conventional sources of energy.
If P is taller than Q, R is shorter than P, S is taller than T but shorter than Q, then who among them is the tallest?
My bag can carry no more than ten books. I must carry at least one book each of management, mathematics, physics and fiction. Also for every management book I must carry two or more fiction books, and for every mathematics book I must carry two or more physics books. I earn 4, 3, 2, and 1 points for each management, mathematics, physics and fiction book, respectively. I carry in my bag. I want to maximize the points I can earn by carrying the most appropriate combination of books in my bag. The maximum points that I can earn are
"You are hereby appointed as a programmer with a probation period of one year and your performance will be reviewed at the end of the period for confirmation." – A line in an appointment letter. Assumptions: I. The performance of an individual generally is not known at the time of appointment offer. II. Generally an individual tries to prove his worth in the probation period.
Should religion be taught in our schools? Arguments: I. Yes, do the parents not wish to develop their wards into mature individuals? II. No, how can one dream of such a step when we want the young generation to fulfill its role?
Statement: Black cloud follows thunder; rains follow thunder. Conclusions: I. Thunder is the cause of rain. II. Black cloud is the cause of thunder.
Should open book systems be introduced in examinations? Arguments: I. Yes, because it will avoid mass copying. II. No, because then all students will get 100% marks.
Should judiciary be independent of the executive? Arguments: I. Yes, this would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive. II. No, the executive would not be able to take bold measures.
Should family planning be made compulsory in India? Arguments: I. Yes, looking at the miserable conditions in India, there is no other go. II. No, in India there are people of various religions and family planning is against the tenets of some of the religions.
Statement: The secret of success is consistency of purpose. Conclusions: I. It is difficult for a person to be consistent. II. Single-minded devotion will highly help for achieving success.
All existing inequalities can be reduced, if not utterly eradicated, by action of governments or by revolutionary change of government. Assumptions: I. Inequality is a man-made phenomenon. II. No person would voluntarily part with what he possesses.
The government has decided to disinvest large chunks of its equity in select public sector undertakings for a better fiscal management. Assumptions: I. The amount generated out of the disinvestments process may reduce substantially the mounting fiscal deficits. II. There will be enough demand in the market for the shares of these undertakings.
Statement: The patient’s condition would improve after operation. Assumptions: I. The patient can be operated upon in this condition. II. The patient cannot be operated upon in this condition.
Pointing to Abhishek, Seema said, “His father is the only son of my grandfather.” How is Seema related to Abhishek?
Assertion (A): Harmonious industrial relations are necessary for faster economic development of a country.
Reason (R): Good relations keep the wheels of production rolling.
Varun is the brother of Meghna and Nikhil, Prerna is the mother of Nikhil. Raghu is the father of Varun. Which of the given statements cannot be said to be definitely true?
Statement :
The doctor is of the opinion that the patient’s condition would become normal after this operation.
Conclusions: I. The patient’s condition is such that he can be operated upon.
II. Certain costly medicines can be administered to the patient and the operation may not be necessary.
Study the given information carefully to answer the question.
From among the five doctors l, 2, 3, 4 and 5, four engineers G, H, K, L and six teachers M, N, O, P, Q and R, some teams are to be selected. Of these 1, 2, G, H, O, P, Q are females and the rest are males. The formation of teams is subject to the following conditions. Wherever there is a male doctor, there will not be a female teacher. Wherever there is a male engineer, there will not be a female doctor. There shall not be more than two male teachers in any team.If the team consists of two doctors, two female teachers and two engineers, then all the following teams are possible except:
In the closing days of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln was planning to graciously welcome the defeated Confederate states back into the Union. After Lincoln was assassinated, however, the 'Radical Republicans' in Congress imposed martial law in the South, creating resenment that caused problems well into this century. Had Lincoln lived, the history of regional conflict in 20th-centL11),' America would have been considerably different.
All of the following assumptions underlie the argument above EXCEPT
Rock and roll music started in the 1950s as a young man's medium, and rock is still best performed by men in their 20s and 30s. As rock performers grow into their 40s, and even 50s, they are simply less physically capable of producing the kind of exciting music they did when they were younger.
All the following assumptions underlie the argument above EXCEPT
In the question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: No truthful Indian would have said that the judges of the Supreme Court were motivated by caste in giving their decisions.
Assumptions:
I. Judges can never deliver judgements on the basis of caste lines.
II. Earlier our judiciary was monopolised by Brahmins.
In the question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: To the extent that India operates in a globalized economy, it is absolutely vital that Indian industry convince the rest of the global players about its worthiness of tmst, honest intentions, promise-keeping and ethical behaviour.
Assumptions:
I. The most advanced economies are becoming vigilant about corruption and unethical business practices.
II. Indian industry will have to demand of itself a respect for rules and transparent corporate governance.
Find the missing alphabet: T,r,O,m,J,?
The honeymooner's haven among the not-so-rich Americans, Las Vegas has much more to offer than shops and slot machines. But sadly, tourists seldom stray off the beaten track. 200} Guide is a book that encourages the visitors to do so and discover the living museum, that is the Las Vegas city.
Which of the following information about 2001 Guide will weaken the intended impact of the book?