Logic and Reasoning MCQ Question and Answer
Logic and Reasoning MCQ Question and Answer
271. The Pacific yew is an evergreen tree that
grows in the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific
yew has a fleshy, poisonous fruit. Recently,
taxol, a substance found in the bark of the
Pacific yew, was discovered to be a promising
new anticancer drug.
grows in the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific
yew has a fleshy, poisonous fruit. Recently,
taxol, a substance found in the bark of the
Pacific yew, was discovered to be a promising
new anticancer drug.
- Taxol is poisonous when taken by healthy people.
- Taxol has cured people from various diseases.
- People should not eat the fruit of the Pacific yew.
- The Pacific yew was considered worthless until taxol was discovered
272. On weekends, Mr. Sanchez spends many
hours working in his vegetable and flower
gardens. Mrs. Sanchez spends her free time
reading and listening to classical music. Both
Mr. Sanchez and Mrs. Sanchez like to cook
hours working in his vegetable and flower
gardens. Mrs. Sanchez spends her free time
reading and listening to classical music. Both
Mr. Sanchez and Mrs. Sanchez like to cook
- Mr. Sanchez enjoys planting and growing vegetables.
- Mr. Sanchez does not like classical music.
- Mrs. Sanchez cooks the vegetables that Mr. Sanchez grows.
- Mrs. Sanchez enjoys reading nineteenthcentury novels.
273. When they heard news of the hurricane,
Maya and Julian decided to change their
vacation plans. Instead of traveling to the
island beach resort, they booked a room at a
fancy new spa in the mountains. Their plans
were a bit more expensive, but they’d heard
wonderful things about the spa and they were
relieved to find availability on such short
notice
Maya and Julian decided to change their
vacation plans. Instead of traveling to the
island beach resort, they booked a room at a
fancy new spa in the mountains. Their plans
were a bit more expensive, but they’d heard
wonderful things about the spa and they were
relieved to find availability on such short
notice
- Maya and Julian take beach vacations every year.
- The spa is overpriced.
- It is usually necessary to book at least six months in advance at the spa.
- Maya and Julian decided to change their vacation plans because of the hurricane.
274. Seahorse populations have declined everywhere
that seahorses are fished. During the
past five years, seahorse populations have
decreased by 50%. Last year, biologists met to
discuss what might be done to reverse this
trend.
that seahorses are fished. During the
past five years, seahorse populations have
decreased by 50%. Last year, biologists met to
discuss what might be done to reverse this
trend.
- Seahorses are likely to become extinct within five years.
- One way to increase seahorse populations is to ban the fishing of seahorses
- Biologists from all over the world are working to save the seahorses.
- Seahorse fishermen have spoken out against the biologists
275. Vincent has a paper route. Each morning, he
delivers 37 newspapers to customers in his
neighborhood. It takes Vincent 50 minutes to
deliver all the papers. If Vincent is sick or has
other plans, his friend Thomas, who lives on
the same street, will sometimes deliver the
papers for him.
delivers 37 newspapers to customers in his
neighborhood. It takes Vincent 50 minutes to
deliver all the papers. If Vincent is sick or has
other plans, his friend Thomas, who lives on
the same street, will sometimes deliver the
papers for him.
- Vincent and Thomas live in the same neighborhood.
- It takes Thomas more than 50 minutes to deliver the papers.
- It is dark outside when Vincent begins his deliveries
- Thomas would like to have his own paper route.
276. Georgia is older than her cousin Marsha.
Marsha’s brother Bart is older than Georgia.
When Marsha and Bart are visiting with
Georgia, all three like to play a game of
Monopoly. Marsha wins more often than
Georgia does.
Marsha’s brother Bart is older than Georgia.
When Marsha and Bart are visiting with
Georgia, all three like to play a game of
Monopoly. Marsha wins more often than
Georgia does.
- When he plays Monopoly with Marsha and Georgia, Bart often loses.
- Of the three, Georgia is the oldest
- Georgia hates to lose at Monopoly.
- Of the three,Marsha is the youngest
277. Ten new television shows appeared during
the month of September. Five of the shows
were sitcoms, three were hour-long dramas,
and two were news-magazine shows. By January, only seven of these new shows were still on the air. Five of the shows that remained
were sitcoms.
the month of September. Five of the shows
were sitcoms, three were hour-long dramas,
and two were news-magazine shows. By January, only seven of these new shows were still on the air. Five of the shows that remained
were sitcoms.
- Only one of the news-magazine shows remained on the air.
- Only one of the hour-long dramas remained on the air.
- At least one of the shows that was cancelled was an hour-long drama.
- Television viewers prefer sitcoms over hour-long dramas
278. Sara lives in a large city on the East Coast.
Her younger cousin Marlee lives in the Midwest
in a small town with fewer than 1,000
residents. Marlee has visited Sara several
times during the past five years. In the same
period of time, Sara has visited Marlee only
once.
Her younger cousin Marlee lives in the Midwest
in a small town with fewer than 1,000
residents. Marlee has visited Sara several
times during the past five years. In the same
period of time, Sara has visited Marlee only
once.
- Marlee likes Sara better than Sara likes Marlee
- Sara thinks small towns are boring.
- Sara is older than Marlee.
- Marlee wants to move to the East Coast
279. Tanya is older than Eric.
Cliff is older than Tanya.
Eric is older than Cliff.
If the first two statements are true, the third
statement is
Cliff is older than Tanya.
Eric is older than Cliff.
If the first two statements are true, the third
statement is
- true.
- false.
- uncertain.
280. During the past year, Josh saw more movies
than Stephen.
Stephen saw fewer movies than Darren.
Darren saw more movies than Josh.
If the first two statements are true, the third
statement is
than Stephen.
Stephen saw fewer movies than Darren.
Darren saw more movies than Josh.
If the first two statements are true, the third
statement is
- true.
- false.
- uncertain.