GAT General

GAT General preparation MCQs covering verbal, quantitative and analytical reasoning.

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Analytical Reasoning

Practice analytical reasoning MCQs covering logic, problem-solving and critical thinking.

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A. Q is true
B. R is true
C. Q and R can\'t both be true
D. P is false
Answer: P→Q and P true means Q true. P→R and P true means R true. Q∧R→S means S should be true, but S is false, creating a contradiction.
A. All citrus is used in cooking
B. Some citrus may be used in cooking
C. No citrus is used in cooking
D. All cooking ingredients are citrus
Answer: We can only conclude that some citrus may be used in cooking.
A. Exercise is popular
B. Increased muscle mass indicates muscle building
C. Muscle is important
D. Exercise is healthy
Answer: If increased muscle mass indicates muscle building, this strengthens the claim.
A. A is true
B. A is false
C. A is unknown
D. B is false
Answer: D→A and D is false doesn\'t tell us about A. The cycle A→B→C→A doesn\'t determine truth values without a starting point.
A. All predators succeed
B. Some predators may succeed through teamwork
C. No predators succeed
D. All successful hunters are predators
Answer: We can only conclude that some predators may succeed through teamwork.
A. Online shopping saves time
B. Variety is desirable
C. Convenience matters to consumers
D. All of the above
Answer: For the argument to hold, all these assumptions must be true.
A. P is true
B. Q is true
C. Both P and Q are false
D. P and Q are both true
Answer: P∧Q→R and R is false means P∧Q is false. Since exactly 2 are true and R is false, P and Q can\'t both be true. So both must be false, but then only 0 would be true. Contradiction.
A. All novels require suspense
B. Some novels may require suspense
C. No novels require suspense
D. All suspenseful things are novels
Answer: We can only conclude that some novels may require suspense.
A. Happiness improves productivity
B. Home distractions reduce productivity
C. Employees prefer home
D. Productivity is measurable
Answer: If home distractions reduce productivity, the happiness benefit may be offset.
A. B is true
B. C is true
C. B and C can\'t both be true
D. A is false
Answer: A→B and A true means B true. A→C and A true means C true. B∧C→D means D should be true, but it\'s false. Contradiction.
A. All students excel in sports
B. Some students may excel in sports
C. No students excel in sports
D. All sports excellence comes from students
Answer: We can only conclude that some students may excel in sports.
A. Slippery slope
B. Ad hominem
C. Straw man
D. Circular reasoning
Answer: Assuming one allowance leads to everything being allowed is a slippery slope.
A. P is true
B. P is false
C. P is unknown
D. All of P-S are true
Answer: T being true doesn\'t prove P is true. The chain could have been triggered by other causes.
A. All countries are productive
B. Some countries may be more productive
C. No countries are productive
D. All productive countries have UHC
Answer: We can only conclude that some countries may be more productive due to UHC.
A. Reading is popular
B. Vocabulary tests accurately measure vocabulary
C. Vocabulary matters
D. Tests are standardized
Answer: If vocabulary tests accurately measure vocabulary, higher scores strengthen the reading-vocabulary link.
A. C is true
B. C is false
C. C is unknown
D. A is false
Answer: A∧C→B and B is false means A∧C is false. Since A is true, C must be false.
A. All organic fruits are healthy
B. Some organic fruits may be healthy
C. No organic fruits are healthy
D. All healthy foods are organic
Answer: We can only conclude that some organic fruits may be healthy.
A. Green buildings use efficient materials
B. Efficiency saves energy
C. Energy savings are valuable
D. All of the above
Answer: For the argument to hold, all these assumptions must be true.
A. Contradiction
B. B is true
C. B is false
D. A is false
Answer: A↔B and A true means B true. B↔C and B true means C true. But C is false, creating a contradiction.
A. All students are reliable
B. Some students may be reliable
C. No students are reliable
D. All reliable people are scientists
Answer: We can only conclude that some students may be reliable scientists.