Selected MCQ

Current Question
Statement I: The alarm system failed. Statement II: The theft was detected late.
  • A. I is the cause and II is the effect
  • B. II is the cause and I is the effect
  • C. Both are unrelated
  • D. Both are causes
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
If the alarm fails, theft may not be noticed quickly.
Related Question 1
Statements: Some cups are plates. Some plates are bowls. Conclusion: Some cups are bowls.
  • A. Follows
  • B. Does not follow
  • C. Must be true
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The cups that are plates may be different from the plates that are bowls.
Related Question 2
Statement: The theater was full, so latecomers were turned away. Which inference is valid?
  • A. Some seats were empty
  • B. No vacant seats were available
  • C. Latecomers bought no tickets
  • D. The show was canceled
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
If the theater was full, there were no seats left for latecomers.
Related Question 3
Statement: The train reached the station 20 minutes late. Which inference is valid?
  • A. The train arrived before time
  • B. The train did not arrive on schedule
  • C. The station clock was wrong
  • D. The passengers were absent
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
If it was 20 minutes late, it clearly did not arrive on time.
Related Question 4
Statements: All pencils are wooden. Some wooden things are painted. Conclusion: Some pencils are painted.
  • A. Follows
  • B. Does not follow
  • C. Must be true
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The painted wooden things mentioned need not be pencils.
Related Question 5
Statement I: A storm uprooted several trees. Statement II: The road was blocked by fallen trees.
  • 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 unrelated
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Fallen trees blocking the road are a likely consequence of the storm.