NMAT Sample Paper - 1 | 100 DILR Questions for CAT Preparation PDF Download

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Logical Reasoning
37. 
Find the missing value in the above gur e
A    3
B    4
C    5
D    6
E    7
Instructions [38]
Directions for the following v e questions: In each question below are given two or three statements followed
by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 follow(s)
from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
38. Statements:
Some bags are covers.
All covers are packets.
Conclusion I: Some packets are bags
Conclusion II: No bag is a packet 
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Logical Reasoning
37. 
Find the missing value in the above gur e
A    3
B    4
C    5
D    6
E    7
Instructions [38]
Directions for the following v e questions: In each question below are given two or three statements followed
by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 follow(s)
from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
38. Statements:
Some bags are covers.
All covers are packets.
Conclusion I: Some packets are bags
Conclusion II: No bag is a packet 
A    Only II follows
B    Either I or II follows
C    Both I and II follows
D    Only I follows
E    Neither I nor II follows
39. Statements: Most nancial books ar e expensive.
Conclusions: 1) Some non-nancial books ar e expensive.
2) Some nancial books ar e not expensive.
A    Only conclusion 1 follows
B    Only conclusion 2 follows
C    Either conclusion 1 or conclusion 2 follows
D    Neither conclusion 1 nor conclusion 2 follows
E    Both conclusion 1 and conclusion 2 follow
40. In each of the following questions, a statement is followed by two courses of action. A course of action is
taken for redressal, follow up, etc. Read the statement carefully and choose the correct answer accordingly.
Statement: Arjun has myopia and his power is stable for two years.
Statement I: He should wear spectacles to correct his eyesight.
Statement II: He should undergo a surgery to correct his eyesight.
A    Only I follows
B    Only II follows
C    Both I and II follow
D    Either I or II follow
E    Neither I nor II follow
41. Kiran is allergic to lactose, so he rejected the milkshake offered by Priya though it was tasty.
Which of the statements can be inferred from the above statement?
A    Milkshakes are not healthy
B    Priya is not good in making milkshakes
C    Milkshakes usually contain lactose
D    Kiran don’t like milkshakes
E    None of these
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Logical Reasoning
37. 
Find the missing value in the above gur e
A    3
B    4
C    5
D    6
E    7
Instructions [38]
Directions for the following v e questions: In each question below are given two or three statements followed
by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 follow(s)
from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
38. Statements:
Some bags are covers.
All covers are packets.
Conclusion I: Some packets are bags
Conclusion II: No bag is a packet 
A    Only II follows
B    Either I or II follows
C    Both I and II follows
D    Only I follows
E    Neither I nor II follows
39. Statements: Most nancial books ar e expensive.
Conclusions: 1) Some non-nancial books ar e expensive.
2) Some nancial books ar e not expensive.
A    Only conclusion 1 follows
B    Only conclusion 2 follows
C    Either conclusion 1 or conclusion 2 follows
D    Neither conclusion 1 nor conclusion 2 follows
E    Both conclusion 1 and conclusion 2 follow
40. In each of the following questions, a statement is followed by two courses of action. A course of action is
taken for redressal, follow up, etc. Read the statement carefully and choose the correct answer accordingly.
Statement: Arjun has myopia and his power is stable for two years.
Statement I: He should wear spectacles to correct his eyesight.
Statement II: He should undergo a surgery to correct his eyesight.
A    Only I follows
B    Only II follows
C    Both I and II follow
D    Either I or II follow
E    Neither I nor II follow
41. Kiran is allergic to lactose, so he rejected the milkshake offered by Priya though it was tasty.
Which of the statements can be inferred from the above statement?
A    Milkshakes are not healthy
B    Priya is not good in making milkshakes
C    Milkshakes usually contain lactose
D    Kiran don’t like milkshakes
E    None of these
42. Anwar is a relative of both Biswajeet and Chitti. Chitti is Donna's daughter. Also Donna is Biswajeet’s sister.
Anupama is Biswajeet’s sister. What is Chitti’s relationship to Anupama?
A    Cousin
B    Niece
C    Aunt
D    Sister
E    Mother
43. Although India has traditionally been an importer of crude oil, that trend may soon reverse. Recently, as
many as v e crude oil ores were discovered in different parts of India and this has resulted in a steady
increase in the production of oil. So, it is very likely that India will start exporting oil in the next few years.
Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the above conclusion?
A    Government is spending more on green energy generation than on crude oil production
B    
The per capita consumption of oil in India is higher than the per capita consumption of oil in many of its
neighbouring countries
C    In India, the rate of oil consumption is rising more quickly than the rate of oil production
D    
Most of the new houses being constructed in India are using clean energy for their day-to-day
functioning
E    India has already signed a deal with Bangladesh to become its sole crude oil exporter.
44. In the following question, a statement is given followed by two arguments choose the correct option.
Statement: Four-day workweeks must be made mandatory and would lead to better morale among
employees.
Argument I: Yes, four day work weeks must be made mandatory because it would help the employee
engage in his/her hobby in the weekend, thereby being rejuvenated for the upcoming work week.
Argument II: No, a four-day workweek would not justify the economic incentives given to the employees,
and a reduction in compensation would adversely affect the morale of the employee.
A    Only I is strong
B    Only II is strong
C    Both I and II are strong.
D    Neither I nor II is strong.
E    Either I or II is strong.
Instructions [45]
Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow.
A is sitting to the west of D, D is sitting to the west of E, D is sitting to the north of B and F is sitting to the south
of E. B and F are in same line.
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Logical Reasoning
37. 
Find the missing value in the above gur e
A    3
B    4
C    5
D    6
E    7
Instructions [38]
Directions for the following v e questions: In each question below are given two or three statements followed
by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 follow(s)
from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
38. Statements:
Some bags are covers.
All covers are packets.
Conclusion I: Some packets are bags
Conclusion II: No bag is a packet 
A    Only II follows
B    Either I or II follows
C    Both I and II follows
D    Only I follows
E    Neither I nor II follows
39. Statements: Most nancial books ar e expensive.
Conclusions: 1) Some non-nancial books ar e expensive.
2) Some nancial books ar e not expensive.
A    Only conclusion 1 follows
B    Only conclusion 2 follows
C    Either conclusion 1 or conclusion 2 follows
D    Neither conclusion 1 nor conclusion 2 follows
E    Both conclusion 1 and conclusion 2 follow
40. In each of the following questions, a statement is followed by two courses of action. A course of action is
taken for redressal, follow up, etc. Read the statement carefully and choose the correct answer accordingly.
Statement: Arjun has myopia and his power is stable for two years.
Statement I: He should wear spectacles to correct his eyesight.
Statement II: He should undergo a surgery to correct his eyesight.
A    Only I follows
B    Only II follows
C    Both I and II follow
D    Either I or II follow
E    Neither I nor II follow
41. Kiran is allergic to lactose, so he rejected the milkshake offered by Priya though it was tasty.
Which of the statements can be inferred from the above statement?
A    Milkshakes are not healthy
B    Priya is not good in making milkshakes
C    Milkshakes usually contain lactose
D    Kiran don’t like milkshakes
E    None of these
42. Anwar is a relative of both Biswajeet and Chitti. Chitti is Donna's daughter. Also Donna is Biswajeet’s sister.
Anupama is Biswajeet’s sister. What is Chitti’s relationship to Anupama?
A    Cousin
B    Niece
C    Aunt
D    Sister
E    Mother
43. Although India has traditionally been an importer of crude oil, that trend may soon reverse. Recently, as
many as v e crude oil ores were discovered in different parts of India and this has resulted in a steady
increase in the production of oil. So, it is very likely that India will start exporting oil in the next few years.
Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the above conclusion?
A    Government is spending more on green energy generation than on crude oil production
B    
The per capita consumption of oil in India is higher than the per capita consumption of oil in many of its
neighbouring countries
C    In India, the rate of oil consumption is rising more quickly than the rate of oil production
D    
Most of the new houses being constructed in India are using clean energy for their day-to-day
functioning
E    India has already signed a deal with Bangladesh to become its sole crude oil exporter.
44. In the following question, a statement is given followed by two arguments choose the correct option.
Statement: Four-day workweeks must be made mandatory and would lead to better morale among
employees.
Argument I: Yes, four day work weeks must be made mandatory because it would help the employee
engage in his/her hobby in the weekend, thereby being rejuvenated for the upcoming work week.
Argument II: No, a four-day workweek would not justify the economic incentives given to the employees,
and a reduction in compensation would adversely affect the morale of the employee.
A    Only I is strong
B    Only II is strong
C    Both I and II are strong.
D    Neither I nor II is strong.
E    Either I or II is strong.
Instructions [45]
Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow.
A is sitting to the west of D, D is sitting to the west of E, D is sitting to the north of B and F is sitting to the south
of E. B and F are in same line.
45. What is the direction of B with respect to F?
A    East
B    West
C    North
D    North-East
E    South
46. Given is a statement followed by two arguments numbered I and II. Consider the statement and the
arguments and decide which of the arguments is strong.
Statement: Should the perpetrators of heinous crimes be punished heavily?
Arguments:
I. Yes, because it will act as a deterrent for others.
II. No, because there is no effect on crime rates even after giving severe punishments.
A    Only argument I is strong
B    Only argument II is strong
C    Both arguments I and II are strong
D    Neither argument I nor II is strong
E    Either argument I or II is strong
47. Statements:
Some chocolates are biscuits.
All biscuits are burgers.
Conclusions:
1. At least some chocolates are burgers.
2. All burgers being chocolates is possible.
A    only conclusion 1 follows
B    only conclusion 2 follows
C    either 1 or 2 follows
D    neither 1 nor 2 follows
E    both 1 and 2 follow
48. Vinay is ranked twenty rst in a column of soldiers. There are twice as many soldiers behind him as there
were in front of him. What is Vinay's rank in the column from behind?
A    11
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Logical Reasoning
37. 
Find the missing value in the above gur e
A    3
B    4
C    5
D    6
E    7
Instructions [38]
Directions for the following v e questions: In each question below are given two or three statements followed
by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 follow(s)
from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
38. Statements:
Some bags are covers.
All covers are packets.
Conclusion I: Some packets are bags
Conclusion II: No bag is a packet 
A    Only II follows
B    Either I or II follows
C    Both I and II follows
D    Only I follows
E    Neither I nor II follows
39. Statements: Most nancial books ar e expensive.
Conclusions: 1) Some non-nancial books ar e expensive.
2) Some nancial books ar e not expensive.
A    Only conclusion 1 follows
B    Only conclusion 2 follows
C    Either conclusion 1 or conclusion 2 follows
D    Neither conclusion 1 nor conclusion 2 follows
E    Both conclusion 1 and conclusion 2 follow
40. In each of the following questions, a statement is followed by two courses of action. A course of action is
taken for redressal, follow up, etc. Read the statement carefully and choose the correct answer accordingly.
Statement: Arjun has myopia and his power is stable for two years.
Statement I: He should wear spectacles to correct his eyesight.
Statement II: He should undergo a surgery to correct his eyesight.
A    Only I follows
B    Only II follows
C    Both I and II follow
D    Either I or II follow
E    Neither I nor II follow
41. Kiran is allergic to lactose, so he rejected the milkshake offered by Priya though it was tasty.
Which of the statements can be inferred from the above statement?
A    Milkshakes are not healthy
B    Priya is not good in making milkshakes
C    Milkshakes usually contain lactose
D    Kiran don’t like milkshakes
E    None of these
42. Anwar is a relative of both Biswajeet and Chitti. Chitti is Donna's daughter. Also Donna is Biswajeet’s sister.
Anupama is Biswajeet’s sister. What is Chitti’s relationship to Anupama?
A    Cousin
B    Niece
C    Aunt
D    Sister
E    Mother
43. Although India has traditionally been an importer of crude oil, that trend may soon reverse. Recently, as
many as v e crude oil ores were discovered in different parts of India and this has resulted in a steady
increase in the production of oil. So, it is very likely that India will start exporting oil in the next few years.
Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the above conclusion?
A    Government is spending more on green energy generation than on crude oil production
B    
The per capita consumption of oil in India is higher than the per capita consumption of oil in many of its
neighbouring countries
C    In India, the rate of oil consumption is rising more quickly than the rate of oil production
D    
Most of the new houses being constructed in India are using clean energy for their day-to-day
functioning
E    India has already signed a deal with Bangladesh to become its sole crude oil exporter.
44. In the following question, a statement is given followed by two arguments choose the correct option.
Statement: Four-day workweeks must be made mandatory and would lead to better morale among
employees.
Argument I: Yes, four day work weeks must be made mandatory because it would help the employee
engage in his/her hobby in the weekend, thereby being rejuvenated for the upcoming work week.
Argument II: No, a four-day workweek would not justify the economic incentives given to the employees,
and a reduction in compensation would adversely affect the morale of the employee.
A    Only I is strong
B    Only II is strong
C    Both I and II are strong.
D    Neither I nor II is strong.
E    Either I or II is strong.
Instructions [45]
Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow.
A is sitting to the west of D, D is sitting to the west of E, D is sitting to the north of B and F is sitting to the south
of E. B and F are in same line.
45. What is the direction of B with respect to F?
A    East
B    West
C    North
D    North-East
E    South
46. Given is a statement followed by two arguments numbered I and II. Consider the statement and the
arguments and decide which of the arguments is strong.
Statement: Should the perpetrators of heinous crimes be punished heavily?
Arguments:
I. Yes, because it will act as a deterrent for others.
II. No, because there is no effect on crime rates even after giving severe punishments.
A    Only argument I is strong
B    Only argument II is strong
C    Both arguments I and II are strong
D    Neither argument I nor II is strong
E    Either argument I or II is strong
47. Statements:
Some chocolates are biscuits.
All biscuits are burgers.
Conclusions:
1. At least some chocolates are burgers.
2. All burgers being chocolates is possible.
A    only conclusion 1 follows
B    only conclusion 2 follows
C    either 1 or 2 follows
D    neither 1 nor 2 follows
E    both 1 and 2 follow
48. Vinay is ranked twenty rst in a column of soldiers. There are twice as many soldiers behind him as there
were in front of him. What is Vinay's rank in the column from behind?
A    11
B    40
C    39
D    41
E    36
49. Pointing to a girl Meena (female) said: “She is my brother’s daughter’s mother.”
How is Meena related to her?
A    Maternal aunt
B    Paternal Aunt
C    Sister-in-law
D    Sister
E    none of these
50. Cause: A severe cyclonic storm swept away most of the state during the last two days.
Which of the following cannot be a possible effect of the above cause?
A    Govt. orders for the huge amount of relief fund
B    Many people were rendered homeless as their houses were own awa y
C    The communication system of the state was severely affected and continues to be out of gear
D    Govt. has ordered that all the oces and schools should be kept closed
E    All are possible effects
51. In an encryption, WORRY is coded as XPQSZ and SORRY is coded as TPQSZ. How is CARRY coded in that
encryption?
A    EBQSZ
B    DBQSZ
C    CBQSZ
D    BBQSZ
E    ABQSZ
52. Many editors are of the opinion that e-news offers customers a much better reading experience as
compared to newspapers. This is because newspapers often contain a number of ads that tend to clutter
the space available for news reports and also waste the time of the reader.
Which of the following, if true, does most to weaken the argument of the editors?
A    Internet penetration is very low, so many readers will not get access to e-news