Reasoning
ISBT Reasoning for all banking PO,Clerk,IBPS PO,Railway,SSC,IAS,OAS Exams
Q1. |
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1) | 1 | 2) | 2 |
3) | 3 | 4) | 4 |
5) | 5 |
Answer : 4
Explanation : 4; The first course should be to try their best that transporters don’t go on strike. But it necessary that one is prepared with an alternative as well, in case the first course fails.
Explanation : 4; The first course should be to try their best that transporters don’t go on strike. But it necessary that one is prepared with an alternative as well, in case the first course fails.

Q2. |
Directions : In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc on the basis of the information given in the statement. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the two given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing. Give answer 1) if only I follows; 2) if only II follows; 3) if either I or II follows; 4) if neither I nor II follows; and 5) if both I and II follow |
1) | 1 | 2) | 2 |
3) | 3 | 4) | 4 |
5) | 5 |
Answer : 5
Explanation : 5; II is an impractical solution. Hence does not follow. I does not address the problem. The action has to be issue-based, not person- based.
Explanation : 5; II is an impractical solution. Hence does not follow. I does not address the problem. The action has to be issue-based, not person- based.

Q3. |
Directions : In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc on the basis of the information given in the statement. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the two given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing. Give answer 1) if only I follows; 2) if only II follows; 3) if either I or II follows; 4) if neither I nor II follows; and 5) if both I and II follow |
1) | 1 | 2) | 2 |
3) | 3 | 4) | 4 |
5) | 5 |
Answer : 4
Explanation : 4; Other crops are as important as rice. Hence shiftting to rice production by all farmers would not be a sensible decision. Besides, next year the situation may change. Hence I does not follow. II is not a course of action.
Explanation : 4; Other crops are as important as rice. Hence shiftting to rice production by all farmers would not be a sensible decision. Besides, next year the situation may change. Hence I does not follow. II is not a course of action.

Q4. |
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1) | 1 | 2) | 2 |
3) | 3 | 4) | 4 |
5) | 5 |
Answer : 1
Explanation :
Explanation :
1; I is a reasonable course of action. Hence follows. Nothing about the market condition is known from the statement. Hence II does not follow.

Q5. |
Directions : In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc on the basis of the information given in the statement. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the two given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing. Give answer 1) if only I follows; 2) if only II follows; 3) if either I or II follows; 4) if neither I nor II follows; and 5) if both I and II follow |
1) | 1 | 2) | 2 |
3) | 3 | 4) | 4 |
5) | 5 |
Answer : 4
Explanation :
Explanation :
4; Neither talks about what should be done. Both only suggest the probable consequence.

Q6. |
Directions : In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc on the basis of the information given in the statement. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the two given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing. Give answer 1) if only I follows; 2) if only II follows; 3) if either I or II follows; 4) if neither I nor II follows; and 5) if both I and II follow |
1) | 1 | 2) | 2 |
3) | 3 | 4) | 4 |
5) | 5 |
Answer : 5
Explanation :
Explanation :
5; It is the responsibility of the state govt to provide essential commodities to its citizen at fair price. I and II both follow because both are the steps taken for the welfare of the citizens.

Q7. |
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1) | 1 | 2) | 2 |
3) | 3 | 4) | 4 |
5) | 5 |
Answer : 2
Explanation : I is not a practical action. II follows because additional booking desks and increased business hours will shorten the queue.
Explanation : I is not a practical action. II follows because additional booking desks and increased business hours will shorten the queue.

Q8. |
Directions : In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc on the basis of the information given in the statement. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the two given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing. Give answer 1) if only I follows; 2) if only II follows; 3) if either I or II follows; 4) if neither I nor II follows; and 5) if both I and II follow |
1) | 1 | 2) | 2 |
3) | 3 | 4) | 4 |
5) | 5 |
Answer : 5
Explanation : If district administration has passed any project, it should provide all the required facilities.
Explanation : If district administration has passed any project, it should provide all the required facilities.

Q9. |
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1) | Only I and II | 2) | Only II |
3) | All I, II and HI | 4) | II and either I or III |
5) | None of these |
Answer : All I, II and HI
Explanation :
Explanation :
As in the statement it is mentioned 'rejection due to inferior quality material and poor craftsmanship', it is well known that purchase dept. is responsible for purchasing the inferior quality material. Again production dept. is responsible for improper inspection.
Hence investigation is compulsory for all the departments.
Hence I follows. II follows because claim of company 'X' may be wrong. Ill follows because relationships with a previous client should always be kept up.

Q10. |
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1) | 1 | 2) | 2 |
3) | 3 | 4) | 4 |
5) | 5 |
Answer : 1
Explanation :
Explanation :
1; Once it is decided to place funds in the hands of the committee of local representatives, it is necessary to decide guidelines and norms for the functioning of the committee.
Hence I follows. II is not related to the statement.
