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Logical Deduction / Statement & Assumption C-15
Logical Deduction/
Statement & Assumption
3
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1 - 3) : Each of the follow ing questions has four
statements. Three are logically correct. Some of which may look
factually absurd. Ignore this absurdity and look to the logical
corrections. Choose the statement which is wrong or doubtful:
[2014-I]
1. (a) Birds fly in the air. Trees are birds. Therefore, trees fly
in the air.
(b) Some boys steal. All who steal are naughty . All naughty
are honest. Therefore, some boys are honest
(c) All girls like dance. Some girls are Indian. All Indians
are artists. Therefore, some artists like dance.
(d) All liars are not thieves. All thieves are criminals.
Therefore, all liars are criminals.
2. (a) Ramesh is tall. Ramesh is a boy . Therefore, boys are tall.
(b) All who can fly are animals. Some birds can fly.
Therefore, some birds are animals.
(c) Men live in houses. Houses grow on trees. Trees float
in water. Therefore, men float in water.
(d) All living things are mobile. Some non- living things
are mobile. Therefore, some mobile are living and some
non-living.
3. (a) All books can read. Some pencils are books. All pencils
are clever. Therefore, all clever cannot read.
(b) Some who fail are stupid. Some criminals are stupid.
Therefore, all criminals fail.
(c) Some liar are thieves. All thieves are criminals. There-
fore, some liars are criminals.
(d) All that is given is black. Trees are green. Therefore,
trees are black.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4 - 5) : Consider the statement and assumptions
that follow. Which of these assumptions is/are implicit in the
statement: [2014-I]
4.. Statement: “You won’t get sweets at any cost. I will not let
you eat things that are not good for your teeth” — a mother
tells her child
Assumption:
(i) The mother cares for her child.
(ii) Sweets are not good for her child.
(iii) The mother has the authority to decide what her child
is to eat.
(a) (i) & (ii) are implicit (b) (ii) & (iii) are implicit
(c) (i) & (iii) are implicit (d) All are implicit
5. S tatement: “Clearly , the judiciary cannot provide all answers.
But it seems the public, weary of an inactive Executive, is
turning to the Supreme Court as a last resort”—an article.
Assumption :
(i) The Supreme Court is above the Executive.
(ii) The Supreme Court is more active than the Executive.
(iii) The Executive does not have sufficient powers.
(a) (i) & (ii) are implicit (b) (ii) & (iii) are implicit
(c) (i) & (iii) are implicit (d) Only (ii) is implicit
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6 - 10) : Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter- linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the group
of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams. [2014-II]
6. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Judge, Thieves and Criminals ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
7. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between India, Haryana and World ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
8. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Pigeon, Bird and Dog ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
9. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Earth, Sea and Sun ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
10. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Hockey , Football and Cricket ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
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Logical Deduction / Statement & Assumption C-15
Logical Deduction/
Statement & Assumption
3
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1 - 3) : Each of the follow ing questions has four
statements. Three are logically correct. Some of which may look
factually absurd. Ignore this absurdity and look to the logical
corrections. Choose the statement which is wrong or doubtful:
[2014-I]
1. (a) Birds fly in the air. Trees are birds. Therefore, trees fly
in the air.
(b) Some boys steal. All who steal are naughty . All naughty
are honest. Therefore, some boys are honest
(c) All girls like dance. Some girls are Indian. All Indians
are artists. Therefore, some artists like dance.
(d) All liars are not thieves. All thieves are criminals.
Therefore, all liars are criminals.
2. (a) Ramesh is tall. Ramesh is a boy . Therefore, boys are tall.
(b) All who can fly are animals. Some birds can fly.
Therefore, some birds are animals.
(c) Men live in houses. Houses grow on trees. Trees float
in water. Therefore, men float in water.
(d) All living things are mobile. Some non- living things
are mobile. Therefore, some mobile are living and some
non-living.
3. (a) All books can read. Some pencils are books. All pencils
are clever. Therefore, all clever cannot read.
(b) Some who fail are stupid. Some criminals are stupid.
Therefore, all criminals fail.
(c) Some liar are thieves. All thieves are criminals. There-
fore, some liars are criminals.
(d) All that is given is black. Trees are green. Therefore,
trees are black.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4 - 5) : Consider the statement and assumptions
that follow. Which of these assumptions is/are implicit in the
statement: [2014-I]
4.. Statement: “You won’t get sweets at any cost. I will not let
you eat things that are not good for your teeth” — a mother
tells her child
Assumption:
(i) The mother cares for her child.
(ii) Sweets are not good for her child.
(iii) The mother has the authority to decide what her child
is to eat.
(a) (i) & (ii) are implicit (b) (ii) & (iii) are implicit
(c) (i) & (iii) are implicit (d) All are implicit
5. S tatement: “Clearly , the judiciary cannot provide all answers.
But it seems the public, weary of an inactive Executive, is
turning to the Supreme Court as a last resort”—an article.
Assumption :
(i) The Supreme Court is above the Executive.
(ii) The Supreme Court is more active than the Executive.
(iii) The Executive does not have sufficient powers.
(a) (i) & (ii) are implicit (b) (ii) & (iii) are implicit
(c) (i) & (iii) are implicit (d) Only (ii) is implicit
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6 - 10) : Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter- linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the group
of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams. [2014-II]
6. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Judge, Thieves and Criminals ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
7. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between India, Haryana and World ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
8. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Pigeon, Bird and Dog ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
9. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Earth, Sea and Sun ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
10. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Hockey , Football and Cricket ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Logical Deduction / Statement & Assumption
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11 - 15) : Choose the most appropriate answer .
[2014-II]
11. Which one of the following is always with ‘Bargain’?
(a) Exchange (b) Sumptuousness
(c) Triviality (d) Eloquence
12. Which one of the following a ‘Drama’ must have?
(a) Actors (b) Story
(c) Sets (d) Director
13. A boy is sitting at the back seat of a car. When the driver
suddenly start moving the car (in forward direction) the boy
experiences a backward force ?
(a) Always (b) Never
(c) Often (d) Sometimes
14. Which one of the following is always found in ‘Wonder’?
(a) Crowd (b) Lumber
(c) Astonishment (d) Rustic
15. ‘Disclosure’ always involves
(a) Agents (b) Display
(c) Exposition (d) Secrets
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16 - 20) : Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the
group of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams.
 [2015-I]
16. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Doctors. Human Beings and Married People?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
17. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
Children, Naughty and Studious?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
18. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Thief, Criminal and Police ?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
19. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Man, Worker and Garden?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
20. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Males, Cousins and Nephews?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-25) : Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams (a), (b), (c) and (d). You have to indicate the
group of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams.
21. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Females, Doctors, and Patients? [2015- II]
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
22. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Doctors, Teachers and Engineers?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
23. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Steel, Wood and Building Material?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
24. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Males, Fathers and Human Being?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
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Logical Deduction / Statement & Assumption C-15
Logical Deduction/
Statement & Assumption
3
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1 - 3) : Each of the follow ing questions has four
statements. Three are logically correct. Some of which may look
factually absurd. Ignore this absurdity and look to the logical
corrections. Choose the statement which is wrong or doubtful:
[2014-I]
1. (a) Birds fly in the air. Trees are birds. Therefore, trees fly
in the air.
(b) Some boys steal. All who steal are naughty . All naughty
are honest. Therefore, some boys are honest
(c) All girls like dance. Some girls are Indian. All Indians
are artists. Therefore, some artists like dance.
(d) All liars are not thieves. All thieves are criminals.
Therefore, all liars are criminals.
2. (a) Ramesh is tall. Ramesh is a boy . Therefore, boys are tall.
(b) All who can fly are animals. Some birds can fly.
Therefore, some birds are animals.
(c) Men live in houses. Houses grow on trees. Trees float
in water. Therefore, men float in water.
(d) All living things are mobile. Some non- living things
are mobile. Therefore, some mobile are living and some
non-living.
3. (a) All books can read. Some pencils are books. All pencils
are clever. Therefore, all clever cannot read.
(b) Some who fail are stupid. Some criminals are stupid.
Therefore, all criminals fail.
(c) Some liar are thieves. All thieves are criminals. There-
fore, some liars are criminals.
(d) All that is given is black. Trees are green. Therefore,
trees are black.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4 - 5) : Consider the statement and assumptions
that follow. Which of these assumptions is/are implicit in the
statement: [2014-I]
4.. Statement: “You won’t get sweets at any cost. I will not let
you eat things that are not good for your teeth” — a mother
tells her child
Assumption:
(i) The mother cares for her child.
(ii) Sweets are not good for her child.
(iii) The mother has the authority to decide what her child
is to eat.
(a) (i) & (ii) are implicit (b) (ii) & (iii) are implicit
(c) (i) & (iii) are implicit (d) All are implicit
5. S tatement: “Clearly , the judiciary cannot provide all answers.
But it seems the public, weary of an inactive Executive, is
turning to the Supreme Court as a last resort”—an article.
Assumption :
(i) The Supreme Court is above the Executive.
(ii) The Supreme Court is more active than the Executive.
(iii) The Executive does not have sufficient powers.
(a) (i) & (ii) are implicit (b) (ii) & (iii) are implicit
(c) (i) & (iii) are implicit (d) Only (ii) is implicit
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6 - 10) : Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter- linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the group
of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams. [2014-II]
6. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Judge, Thieves and Criminals ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
7. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between India, Haryana and World ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
8. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Pigeon, Bird and Dog ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
9. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Earth, Sea and Sun ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
10. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Hockey , Football and Cricket ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Logical Deduction / Statement & Assumption
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11 - 15) : Choose the most appropriate answer .
[2014-II]
11. Which one of the following is always with ‘Bargain’?
(a) Exchange (b) Sumptuousness
(c) Triviality (d) Eloquence
12. Which one of the following a ‘Drama’ must have?
(a) Actors (b) Story
(c) Sets (d) Director
13. A boy is sitting at the back seat of a car. When the driver
suddenly start moving the car (in forward direction) the boy
experiences a backward force ?
(a) Always (b) Never
(c) Often (d) Sometimes
14. Which one of the following is always found in ‘Wonder’?
(a) Crowd (b) Lumber
(c) Astonishment (d) Rustic
15. ‘Disclosure’ always involves
(a) Agents (b) Display
(c) Exposition (d) Secrets
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16 - 20) : Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the
group of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams.
 [2015-I]
16. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Doctors. Human Beings and Married People?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
17. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
Children, Naughty and Studious?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
18. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Thief, Criminal and Police ?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
19. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Man, Worker and Garden?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
20. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Males, Cousins and Nephews?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-25) : Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams (a), (b), (c) and (d). You have to indicate the
group of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams.
21. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Females, Doctors, and Patients? [2015- II]
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
22. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Doctors, Teachers and Engineers?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
23. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Steel, Wood and Building Material?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
24. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Males, Fathers and Human Being?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Logical Deduction / Statement & Assumption
25. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Detectives, Spies and Men with Beards?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-30): Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have some
inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of these
diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the group of
elements which correctly fits into the diagrams.  [2016 -I]
26. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Biology, Zoology and Physics?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
27. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Stamp, Pen and Chalk?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
28. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Doctors, Human Beings and Married People'?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
29. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Factory, Product and Machinery ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
30. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Singers, Athletes and Girls?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-34): Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of these
diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the group of
elements which correctly fits into the diagrams:- [2016 - II]
31. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Mountains, Earth and Forests?
 (a) (b)
(c) (d)
32. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Sun, Planets and Earth?
 (a) (b)
(c) (d)
33. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Graduate, Teacher and Player?
 (a) (b)
(c) (d)
34. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Leaf, Seed and Root?
 (a) (b)
(c) (d)
DIRECTION (Qs. 35-39): Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams at (a), (b), (c), and (d). You have to indicate the
group of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams. [2017- I]
35. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Travelers, Train and Bus?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
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Logical Deduction / Statement & Assumption C-15
Logical Deduction/
Statement & Assumption
3
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1 - 3) : Each of the follow ing questions has four
statements. Three are logically correct. Some of which may look
factually absurd. Ignore this absurdity and look to the logical
corrections. Choose the statement which is wrong or doubtful:
[2014-I]
1. (a) Birds fly in the air. Trees are birds. Therefore, trees fly
in the air.
(b) Some boys steal. All who steal are naughty . All naughty
are honest. Therefore, some boys are honest
(c) All girls like dance. Some girls are Indian. All Indians
are artists. Therefore, some artists like dance.
(d) All liars are not thieves. All thieves are criminals.
Therefore, all liars are criminals.
2. (a) Ramesh is tall. Ramesh is a boy . Therefore, boys are tall.
(b) All who can fly are animals. Some birds can fly.
Therefore, some birds are animals.
(c) Men live in houses. Houses grow on trees. Trees float
in water. Therefore, men float in water.
(d) All living things are mobile. Some non- living things
are mobile. Therefore, some mobile are living and some
non-living.
3. (a) All books can read. Some pencils are books. All pencils
are clever. Therefore, all clever cannot read.
(b) Some who fail are stupid. Some criminals are stupid.
Therefore, all criminals fail.
(c) Some liar are thieves. All thieves are criminals. There-
fore, some liars are criminals.
(d) All that is given is black. Trees are green. Therefore,
trees are black.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4 - 5) : Consider the statement and assumptions
that follow. Which of these assumptions is/are implicit in the
statement: [2014-I]
4.. Statement: “You won’t get sweets at any cost. I will not let
you eat things that are not good for your teeth” — a mother
tells her child
Assumption:
(i) The mother cares for her child.
(ii) Sweets are not good for her child.
(iii) The mother has the authority to decide what her child
is to eat.
(a) (i) & (ii) are implicit (b) (ii) & (iii) are implicit
(c) (i) & (iii) are implicit (d) All are implicit
5. S tatement: “Clearly , the judiciary cannot provide all answers.
But it seems the public, weary of an inactive Executive, is
turning to the Supreme Court as a last resort”—an article.
Assumption :
(i) The Supreme Court is above the Executive.
(ii) The Supreme Court is more active than the Executive.
(iii) The Executive does not have sufficient powers.
(a) (i) & (ii) are implicit (b) (ii) & (iii) are implicit
(c) (i) & (iii) are implicit (d) Only (ii) is implicit
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6 - 10) : Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter- linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the group
of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams. [2014-II]
6. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Judge, Thieves and Criminals ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
7. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between India, Haryana and World ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
8. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Pigeon, Bird and Dog ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
9. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Earth, Sea and Sun ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
10. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Hockey , Football and Cricket ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Logical Deduction / Statement & Assumption
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11 - 15) : Choose the most appropriate answer .
[2014-II]
11. Which one of the following is always with ‘Bargain’?
(a) Exchange (b) Sumptuousness
(c) Triviality (d) Eloquence
12. Which one of the following a ‘Drama’ must have?
(a) Actors (b) Story
(c) Sets (d) Director
13. A boy is sitting at the back seat of a car. When the driver
suddenly start moving the car (in forward direction) the boy
experiences a backward force ?
(a) Always (b) Never
(c) Often (d) Sometimes
14. Which one of the following is always found in ‘Wonder’?
(a) Crowd (b) Lumber
(c) Astonishment (d) Rustic
15. ‘Disclosure’ always involves
(a) Agents (b) Display
(c) Exposition (d) Secrets
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16 - 20) : Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the
group of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams.
 [2015-I]
16. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Doctors. Human Beings and Married People?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
17. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
Children, Naughty and Studious?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
18. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Thief, Criminal and Police ?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
19. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Man, Worker and Garden?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
20. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Males, Cousins and Nephews?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-25) : Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams (a), (b), (c) and (d). You have to indicate the
group of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams.
21. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Females, Doctors, and Patients? [2015- II]
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
22. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Doctors, Teachers and Engineers?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
23. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Steel, Wood and Building Material?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
24. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Males, Fathers and Human Being?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Logical Deduction / Statement & Assumption
25. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Detectives, Spies and Men with Beards?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-30): Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have some
inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of these
diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the group of
elements which correctly fits into the diagrams.  [2016 -I]
26. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Biology, Zoology and Physics?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
27. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Stamp, Pen and Chalk?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
28. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Doctors, Human Beings and Married People'?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
29. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Factory, Product and Machinery ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
30. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Singers, Athletes and Girls?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-34): Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of these
diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the group of
elements which correctly fits into the diagrams:- [2016 - II]
31. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Mountains, Earth and Forests?
 (a) (b)
(c) (d)
32. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Sun, Planets and Earth?
 (a) (b)
(c) (d)
33. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Graduate, Teacher and Player?
 (a) (b)
(c) (d)
34. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Leaf, Seed and Root?
 (a) (b)
(c) (d)
DIRECTION (Qs. 35-39): Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams at (a), (b), (c), and (d). You have to indicate the
group of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams. [2017- I]
35. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Travelers, Train and Bus?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Logical Deduction / Statement & Assumption
36. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Profit, Dividend and Bonus?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
37. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Women, Mothers and Engineers?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
38. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Author, Lawyer and Singer?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
39. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Judge, Thieves and Criminals?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 40-44): Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have some
inter linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of these
diagrams at (a), (b), (c), and (d). You have to indicate the group of
elements which correctly fits into the diagrams. [2017 - II]
40. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between India, Haryana and World ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
41. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Pigeon, Bird and Dog?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
42. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Earth, Sea and Sun ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
43. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Hockey , Football and Cricket ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
44. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Iron, Lead and Nitrogen?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
45. Find out which of the diagrams given in the alternatives
correctly represents the relationship stated in the question.
Sharks, Whales, Turtles    [2018 - I]
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
46. Indicate which figure will best represent the relationship
amongst the three : [2018 - I]
Legumes Seeds, Peas, Kidney Beans
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
47. Find out the figure which best represents the relationship
among Garden, Rose and Jasmine. [2018 - I]
 (a)                       (b)            (c)                (d)
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DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1 - 3) : Each of the follow ing questions has four
statements. Three are logically correct. Some of which may look
factually absurd. Ignore this absurdity and look to the logical
corrections. Choose the statement which is wrong or doubtful:
[2014-I]
1. (a) Birds fly in the air. Trees are birds. Therefore, trees fly
in the air.
(b) Some boys steal. All who steal are naughty . All naughty
are honest. Therefore, some boys are honest
(c) All girls like dance. Some girls are Indian. All Indians
are artists. Therefore, some artists like dance.
(d) All liars are not thieves. All thieves are criminals.
Therefore, all liars are criminals.
2. (a) Ramesh is tall. Ramesh is a boy . Therefore, boys are tall.
(b) All who can fly are animals. Some birds can fly.
Therefore, some birds are animals.
(c) Men live in houses. Houses grow on trees. Trees float
in water. Therefore, men float in water.
(d) All living things are mobile. Some non- living things
are mobile. Therefore, some mobile are living and some
non-living.
3. (a) All books can read. Some pencils are books. All pencils
are clever. Therefore, all clever cannot read.
(b) Some who fail are stupid. Some criminals are stupid.
Therefore, all criminals fail.
(c) Some liar are thieves. All thieves are criminals. There-
fore, some liars are criminals.
(d) All that is given is black. Trees are green. Therefore,
trees are black.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4 - 5) : Consider the statement and assumptions
that follow. Which of these assumptions is/are implicit in the
statement: [2014-I]
4.. Statement: “You won’t get sweets at any cost. I will not let
you eat things that are not good for your teeth” — a mother
tells her child
Assumption:
(i) The mother cares for her child.
(ii) Sweets are not good for her child.
(iii) The mother has the authority to decide what her child
is to eat.
(a) (i) & (ii) are implicit (b) (ii) & (iii) are implicit
(c) (i) & (iii) are implicit (d) All are implicit
5. S tatement: “Clearly , the judiciary cannot provide all answers.
But it seems the public, weary of an inactive Executive, is
turning to the Supreme Court as a last resort”—an article.
Assumption :
(i) The Supreme Court is above the Executive.
(ii) The Supreme Court is more active than the Executive.
(iii) The Executive does not have sufficient powers.
(a) (i) & (ii) are implicit (b) (ii) & (iii) are implicit
(c) (i) & (iii) are implicit (d) Only (ii) is implicit
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6 - 10) : Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter- linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the group
of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams. [2014-II]
6. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Judge, Thieves and Criminals ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
7. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between India, Haryana and World ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
8. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Pigeon, Bird and Dog ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
9. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Earth, Sea and Sun ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
10. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Hockey , Football and Cricket ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Logical Deduction / Statement & Assumption
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11 - 15) : Choose the most appropriate answer .
[2014-II]
11. Which one of the following is always with ‘Bargain’?
(a) Exchange (b) Sumptuousness
(c) Triviality (d) Eloquence
12. Which one of the following a ‘Drama’ must have?
(a) Actors (b) Story
(c) Sets (d) Director
13. A boy is sitting at the back seat of a car. When the driver
suddenly start moving the car (in forward direction) the boy
experiences a backward force ?
(a) Always (b) Never
(c) Often (d) Sometimes
14. Which one of the following is always found in ‘Wonder’?
(a) Crowd (b) Lumber
(c) Astonishment (d) Rustic
15. ‘Disclosure’ always involves
(a) Agents (b) Display
(c) Exposition (d) Secrets
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16 - 20) : Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the
group of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams.
 [2015-I]
16. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Doctors. Human Beings and Married People?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
17. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
Children, Naughty and Studious?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
18. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Thief, Criminal and Police ?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
19. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Man, Worker and Garden?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
20. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Males, Cousins and Nephews?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-25) : Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams (a), (b), (c) and (d). You have to indicate the
group of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams.
21. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Females, Doctors, and Patients? [2015- II]
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
22. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Doctors, Teachers and Engineers?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
23. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Steel, Wood and Building Material?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
24. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Males, Fathers and Human Being?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Logical Deduction / Statement & Assumption
25. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Detectives, Spies and Men with Beards?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-30): Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have some
inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of these
diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the group of
elements which correctly fits into the diagrams.  [2016 -I]
26. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Biology, Zoology and Physics?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
27. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Stamp, Pen and Chalk?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
28. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Doctors, Human Beings and Married People'?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
29. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Factory, Product and Machinery ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
30. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Singers, Athletes and Girls?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-34): Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of these
diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the group of
elements which correctly fits into the diagrams:- [2016 - II]
31. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Mountains, Earth and Forests?
 (a) (b)
(c) (d)
32. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Sun, Planets and Earth?
 (a) (b)
(c) (d)
33. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Graduate, Teacher and Player?
 (a) (b)
(c) (d)
34. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Leaf, Seed and Root?
 (a) (b)
(c) (d)
DIRECTION (Qs. 35-39): Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams at (a), (b), (c), and (d). You have to indicate the
group of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams. [2017- I]
35. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Travelers, Train and Bus?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Logical Deduction / Statement & Assumption
36. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Profit, Dividend and Bonus?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
37. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Women, Mothers and Engineers?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
38. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Author, Lawyer and Singer?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
39. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Judge, Thieves and Criminals?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 40-44): Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have some
inter linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of these
diagrams at (a), (b), (c), and (d). You have to indicate the group of
elements which correctly fits into the diagrams. [2017 - II]
40. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between India, Haryana and World ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
41. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Pigeon, Bird and Dog?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
42. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Earth, Sea and Sun ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
43. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Hockey , Football and Cricket ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
44. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Iron, Lead and Nitrogen?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
45. Find out which of the diagrams given in the alternatives
correctly represents the relationship stated in the question.
Sharks, Whales, Turtles    [2018 - I]
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
46. Indicate which figure will best represent the relationship
amongst the three : [2018 - I]
Legumes Seeds, Peas, Kidney Beans
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
47. Find out the figure which best represents the relationship
among Garden, Rose and Jasmine. [2018 - I]
 (a)                       (b)            (c)                (d)
Logical Deduction / Statement & Assumption
48. Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship
among classes given below : Christians, Catholics, Pope
[2018 - I]
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 49-51): Each of the questions below contains
three elements. These three elements may or may not have some
linkage. Each group of the elements may fit into one of the diagrams
at (a), (b), (c) and (d). You have to indicate groups of elements in
each of the questions fit into which of the diagrams given below.
The letter indicating the diagram is the answer. [2018 - II]
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
49. Brick , House, Bridge
50. Student of law, Student of science, Men
51. Antisocial, Pickpockets, Kidnappers
52. The following diagram represents the students who are
singers, dancers and poets.
B
C D
Q
M R
X
Singer
Dancer
Poets
Study the diagram and identify the region which represents
the students who are both poets and singers but not
dancers.
(a) B + C + D (b) M
(c) Q + R (d) R + X
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 53 - 54): In this question two/three statements
followed by two conclusions numbered I and II have been given.
You have to take the given statements to be true even if they
seem to be at variance with commonly known facts and then
decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given
statements disregarding commonly known facts. [2018 - II]
(a) Only conclusion I is true
(b) Neither conclusion I nor II is true
(c) Only conclusion II is true
(d) Both conclusions I and II are true
53. Statement:
No right is a left.
All up are left.
Some down are up.
Conclusions:
I. No up is a right.
II. At least some down are left.
54. Statements:
Some cricketers are footballers
All footballers are boxers.
Some boxers are players.
Conclusions:
I. At least some boxers are cricketers.
II. No player is a cricketer.
55. In the following figure, rectangle represents Opticians, circle
represents Art critics, triangle represents Riders and square
represents Boxes. Which set of letters represents Art critics
who are not Riders? [2019-I]
(a) B L EF (b) IJ
(c) CHDG (d) EDG J
56. Which one of the following diagram represents the correct
relationship among [2019-I]
Professor, Male and Female.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
57. A’s birthday is on Friday 30th June. Find the day of the
week on which B’s birthday in the same year if B was born
15
th
 November ? [2019-I]
(a) Tuesday (b) Wednesday
(c) Monday (d) Sunday
58. Which one of the following diagram represents the correct
relationship among [2019-I]
Pink,  Blue  and Fruit.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)