Selected MCQ

Current Question
Statement I: The bridge was closed for repairs. Statement II: Vehicles had to take a longer route.
  • A. I is the cause and II is the effect
  • B. II is the cause and I is the effect
  • C. Both are causes
  • D. Both are independent effects
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Bridge closure forces vehicles to use alternate, longer routes.
Related Question 1
Statement: The town should widen the bridge. Which assumption is implicit?
  • A. The current bridge is inadequate for current traffic
  • B. Bridges should be closed forever
  • C. Water under the bridge has dried up
  • D. Traffic has completely stopped
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Widening is proposed only if the present bridge is insufficient.
Related Question 2
Statement: The office is closed on public holidays. Today the office is closed for Eid. Which inference is valid?
  • A. Today is a public holiday
  • B. The office is closed forever
  • C. Eid happens every week
  • D. Staff are absent without reason
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
If the office closes on public holidays and is closed for Eid today, then today is a public holiday.
Related Question 3
Statements: All buses are vehicles. Some vehicles are fast. Conclusion: Some buses are fast.
  • A. Follows
  • B. Does not follow
  • C. Must be true
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The fast vehicles mentioned need not be buses.
Related Question 4
Can the train arrive before 6 p.m.? Statements: (I) It crossed the last station at 5:30 p.m; (II) It takes 20 minutes from the last station to the destination.
  • A. Only statement I is sufficient
  • B. Only statement II is sufficient
  • C. Both I and II together are sufficient
  • D. Even both together are not sufficient
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Together they show the train can arrive by 5:50 p.m.
Related Question 5
Statement: The capsule should be taken twice daily after meals. Which inference is valid?
  • A. It should be taken before meals
  • B. It should not be taken before meals if instructions are followed
  • C. It should be taken once a day
  • D. Meals should be skipped
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The instruction clearly specifies taking it after meals.