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 it\'s false. Contradiction.
A. All high tariff countries are uncompetitive
B. Some high tariff countries may be less competitive
C. No high tariff countries are competitive
D. All competitive countries have high tariffs
Answer: We can only conclude that some high tariff countries may be less competitive.
A. Public transport provides alternatives
B. Alternatives reduce car use
C. Reduced car use reduces traffic
D. All of the above
Answer: For the argument to hold, all these assumptions must be true.
A. C is true
B. C is false
C. A is false
D. Both B and C are true
Answer: A∧C→B and B is false means A∧C is false. Since A is true, C must be false.
A. All interns get employed
B. Some interns may get employed
C. No interns get employed
D. All employed people were interns
Answer: We can only conclude that some interns may get employed.
A. Scores indicate quality
B. Wealthier families provide extra tutoring
C. Education is important
D. Scores matter
Answer: If wealthier families provide extra tutoring, higher scores may not be due to school quality.
A. A is true
B. B is true
C. Both A and B are true
D. A and B are unknown
Answer: C being true doesn\'t determine A or B. They could be true or false independently.
A. All organic fruits protect the environment
B. Some organic fruits may protect the environment
C. No organic fruits protect the environment
D. All environmental protection comes from organic fruits
Answer: All organic fruits are pesticide-free, which is sustainable, which protects the environment.
A. Team building is fun
B. Working better together indicates improved collaboration
C. Collaboration is important
D. Activities are engaging
Answer: If working better together indicates improved collaboration, this strengthens the claim.
A. P is true
B. Q is true
C. R is true
D. All of P-U are false
Answer: By modus tollens backwards, if V is false, then U, T, S, R, Q, and P must all be false.
A. All developing countries build relationships
B. Some developing countries may build relationships
C. No developing countries build relationships
D. All relationships come from developing countries
Answer: We can only conclude that some developing countries may build relationships.
A. Costs are dropping
B. Technology is improving
C. The future matters
D. All of the above
Answer: For the argument to hold, all these assumptions must be true.
A. A is true
B. A is false
C. B is false
D. C is false
Answer: A→D and D is false means A must be false.
A. All debaters are good decision-makers
B. Some debaters may be good decision-makers
C. No debaters are good decision-makers
D. All good decision-makers are debaters
Answer: We can only conclude that some debaters may be good decision-makers.
A. Investment creates jobs
B. Jobs may be low-paying
C. Technology transfer benefits the economy
D. Economies need growth
Answer: If the jobs created are low-paying, the economic benefit may be limited.
A. P is true
B. P is false
C. P is unknown
D. Q and R are unknown
Answer: S being true doesn\'t prove P is true. Q and R could be true from other causes.
A. All self-help books produce results
B. Some self-help books may produce results
C. No self-help books produce results
D. All results come from self-help books
Answer: We can only conclude that some self-help books may produce results.
A. Programs are popular
B. Improved awareness indicates better understanding
C. Understanding is valuable
D. Programs are well-run
Answer: If improved awareness indicates better understanding, this strengthens the claim.
A. B is false
C. Both B and D are false
D. A is false
Answer: A∧B→C and C is false means A∧B is false. Since A is true, B is false. A∧D→E and E is false means A∧D is false. Since A is true, D is false. So both B and D are false.
A. All EU members have boosted economies
B. Some EU members may have boosted economies
C. No EU members have boosted economies
D. All boosted economies are EU members
Answer: We can only conclude that some EU members may have boosted economies.