MCQ Subject: Logical Reasoning & Puzzles

An argument states, ‘Since all our current managers started as clerks, to become a manager, one must first work as a clerk.’ Which of the following best identifies the flaw in this argument?

In a row of 5 seats, A, B, C, D, and E must sit such that A is never at the ends and D is always to the right of B. Which seating arrangement is ALWAYS possible?

In a row of five people – Alex, Ben, Charlie, David, and Emily – standing from left to right, the following conditions are true: – Charlie is to the immediate left of David. – Emily is to the right of Ben. – Alex is not at either end. Who is at the far left?

A sequence is defined as follows: Start with 3, then alternately add 2 and multiply by 3. What is the 5th term?

In a row of five seats, the following conditions must be met for a meeting: 1. Mr. A must sit to the immediate left of Mr. B. 2. Ms. C cannot sit at either end. 3. Mr. D must sit to the right of Ms. E. If the arrangement is A-B-C-D-E from left to right, which condition is violated?

Five people – Maya, Ethan, Lucas, Ava, and Julian – are to be seated in a row such that: 1) Maya sits to the left of Ethan. 2) Lucas sits to the right of Ava. 3) Julian does not sit at either end. Which of the following seating arrangements is POSSIBLE?

Five friends – Alex, Ben, Charlie, Dana, and Evan – are seated in a row at a cinema. Given: Alex sits to the immediate left of Ben, Charlie sits to the immediate right of Dana, and Evan sits at one of the ends. If Dana is not at either end, where must Evan be seated relative to Charlie?

A, B, C, D are four people sitting in a row. The following statements are true: A is not at either end, B is to the immediate left of C, and D is at the right end. Which of the following seating arrangements is **NOT** possible?

Read the statements and select the appropriate conclusion. Premise 1: A person is eligible for a specific loan only if they have a stable income. Premise 2: Ms. Sharma has a stable income. Which can be logically concluded?

A snail climbs 3ft up and slips 2ft down each day in a 20ft well. How many days to reach the top?