CLAT LOGICAL REASONING QUIZ 1

Directions Q 1-3 : Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given beside.
According to ASSOCHAM president, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, core sectors like coal and mining of minerals and
aviation has been given an overhauling for effectiveness. By liberalizing entry norms for private players in the mining of
coal and minerals, the country has opened a level playing field which will, in turn, increase the productivity of these
sectors. This will attract major investments in these sectors and make India as a business-friendly destination. He
explained that the Indian aviation sector would also save crores of rupees in maintenance due to the government’s efforts
to make it into a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hub. These airlines had to fly to other countries earlier to
repair its faulty aircraft.

1. Which of the following is consistent with Dr. Hiranandani’s observations about liberalization in the field of
coal and mining of minerals stated above?
A. If foreign companies are given extra cushion in the mining and coal sectors the private Indian companies will also feel
boosted.
B. Liberalization will mean beneficial for the workers and the efficiency of these workers will increase accordingly.
C. Liberalization norms can be proved fatal as after that government intervention will be minimal.
D. If private institutions are given a fair and equal chance of succeeding it will be beneficial for India.

2. Which of the following will be a desirable outcome after easing of the entry norms to the private entities?
A. National sector companies like NALCO getting closed due to competition from private players.
B. Government giving international companies full tax free lands and putting extra burden on national companies.
C. International airplanes getting repairing work done in India which in turn saving national funds.
D. Over exploitation of lands by private companies putting natural resources under severe pressure and giving rise to
environmental degradation.

3. Which of the following does not contradict Dr. Hiranandani’s observations about liberalization norms?
A. Indian aviation sector giving high class maintenance to the international airlines’ aircrafts only because of higher
percentage of revenue generation.
B Indian aviation sector flourishing due to the liberalization norms as various international airlines’ are now depending
on India for maintenance and repairing work done.
C. Indian aviation sector taking high maintenance charges from national careers for giving service.
D. Indian aviation sector due to place shortage giving its hangers to international airlines’ only to keep their aircrafts.

Directions Q 4-7 : Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given beside.
No matter how busy you are, it can feel exceedingly difficult to talk to your boss about your heavy workload. The reason
is twofold. First, in the bottom of your belly is this feeling that if you can’t handle the work, there’s someone else who
can; you feel dispensable. Second, the natural tendency is to think, ‘I am not working hard enough, smart enough, or
efficiently enough. I should be able to handle this.’ So you suffer in silence. But doing so is dangerous for your career.
You overcommit because you are ambitious or you want to impress your boss, but then when you fail to deliver — or
deliver work that is rushed or of poor quality — it sends a message that you are not reliable.

Seek counsel and support. When you feel too busy, it can be helpful to get an outsider’s perspective on your workload.
Outline your projects and obligations to a trusted friend or colleague. You might also ask your boss for advice and
coaching on strategies for dealing with overwork. Requesting guidance helps you both clarify expectations and work
more efficiently. It’s not as though your boss hasn’t ever felt the exact same way. A good, reasonable boss will
understand and appreciate your honesty. Trying to be the hero to the point where you burn yourself out is not the best
answer.

Keep your colleagues close. Telling your boss that you’re overworked doesn’t always have the desired effect. When the
boss is unwilling to make changes giving your teammates that you’re feeling swamped. Perhaps they can help. Overwork
is not sustainable in the long run.

4. As per the passage, what should be the correct approach of a professional boss?
A. Always reminding his/her employees that there is someone better waiting in the queue.
B. Demoting employees whose efficiency is not up to the mark at the first place and gradually diminishing them from the
organization.
C. Reminding the employees that every one of them is sharing the same work load.
D. Talking to employees about the hurdles he/she has seen in their career and suggesting them a suitable approach.

5. According to the passage, which thinking needs to be changed for efficient working?
A. Doing the same work a thousand times or even more if required.
B. Doing the work in a phased manner with proper escalation technique.
C. Being obedient to rules in fear of losing the job.
D. Only taking part in those office tasks which will not tire one.

6. How can a co-worker help in case an employee is overburdened?

A. They can talk to the organization head about the situation; as many a times an employee feels guilty or ashamed of
talking about their problems.
B. They can help in finding a new job where burden is less and there is more family time so that an employee does not
feel pressurised.
C. They can confront the superior if he or she is trying to overburden one employee with work.
D. They can counsel and give support to an employee and can share the work to ease out their burden.

7. Which of the following can be concluded after reading the passage?

I. A detailed discussion with your superior about the work load can be fruitful in getting you a desired promotion.
II. If one able to strategize in advance about the work load then they will be able to avoid it also.
III. One cannot say no to work because they fear to lose the job.
A. I only B. Both I & II C. III only D. All I, II & III

Directions Q 8-10 : Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given beside. [A Set of 3
Questions]

The widespread prevalence of burning of crop stubble after the kharif (October-November) and rabi (April-May) seasons
in the two states, viz. Haryana and UP are seen as a significant reason for the air pollution in the region, including Delhi-
NCR. Nasa's FIRM web fire mapper, which incorporates satellite photography to map cases of fires on the ground,
shows a marked reduction in 'fire spots' in the two states in 2017 over the previous year. The same eight-day period
(April 27 to-May 4, both days included) was used to compare. This was mainly due to the intervention of the Chief
Minister of New Delhi who had asked the Chief Ministers of the two neighbouring states to stop the burning of stubble.

8. According to Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Delhi will be free from air pollution from this year
because of less burning of crop stubble. Which of the following, if true, would weaken Kejriwal’s argument?
A. The air pollution in Mumbai city has become worse because of local emission sources such as vehicular emissions,
construction dust, and others.
B. The government of Haryana and UP have imposed severe punishment, including hefty fines, on farmers found
burning stubble.
C. The neighboring states of Delhi are witnessing unprecedented drought for the last six months.
D. A method has been devised by National Research Development Corporation by which burning of stubble will be safe
and won’t cause pollution.

9. Which of the following, if takes place, would dilute the efforts taken by the government to reduce pollution in
Delhi?
A. Cleaning of the nearby rivers has been entrusted to NGO's.
B. Permitting a factory in the border of Delhi to start production, when it is known that the factory would contribute to
severe pollution in that area.
C. Not allowing people to burn firewood to warm them during winter.
D. Constant monitoring is undertaken by the government using drones to check the air quality very often.

10. It was found that forest fires in the vicinity of a place also cause air pollution. A major forest fire has been
raging in Delhi’s neighbouring state of Punjab for over a month. Which of the following would strengthen
Kejriwal’s argument that crop stubble burning is the primary cause of air pollution in Delhi?
I. High wind and dry heat have been troubling Delhi and its neighbouring states.
II. Delhi and its nearby states have been experiencing a continuous shower for the last 15 days, and the meteorological
department says that this condition will prevail for another month.
A. Only I B. Only II C. Both I and II D. Either I or II

ANSWERS :

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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