MCQ Collection
GAT Analytical Reasoning MCQs
Practice GAT Analytical Reasoning questions with answers and explanations.
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A.
The box labeled Apples
B.
The box labeled Mixed
C.
The box labeled Oranges
D.
Any box gives equal information
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Correct Answer: B. The box labeled Mixed
Explanation:
Because all labels are wrong, the Mixed-labeled box contains only one fruit type.
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A.
The password was incorrect.
B.
The system was offline.
C.
The password was not incorrect, assuming the rule is applied.
D.
The user had no account.
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Correct Answer: C. The password was not incorrect, assuming the rule is applied.
Explanation:
The contrapositive of incorrect password → denial is no denial → not incorrect.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
A and C selected
B.
B selected without A
C.
A selected without C
D.
B and C selected
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Correct Answer: C. A selected without C
Explanation:
The rule A → C requires C whenever A is chosen.
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A.
Hasty generalization
B.
False analogy
C.
Appeal to pity
D.
Circular reasoning
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Correct Answer: D. Circular reasoning
Explanation:
The conclusion is repeated in the reason without independent support.
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A.
Inappropriate appeal to authority
B.
Valid expert evidence
C.
Deductive proof
D.
Cause-and-effect analysis
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Correct Answer: A. Inappropriate appeal to authority
Explanation:
Fame in acting does not establish expertise in nutrition science.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
The training room was large.
B.
No other major service changes occurred during the period.
C.
Some employees preferred mornings.
D.
The company changed its logo.
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Correct Answer: B. No other major service changes occurred during the period.
Explanation:
Ruling out alternative explanations strengthens the claim that training caused the decline.
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A.
Increase production immediately.
B.
Stop measuring emissions.
C.
Install controls and investigate the source of excess emissions.
D.
Change the legal limit internally.
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Correct Answer: C. Install controls and investigate the source of excess emissions.
Explanation:
The violation requires both corrective control and diagnosis.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Every resident owns a car.
B.
Buses cause all congestion.
C.
Some travelers will switch from private vehicles to buses.
D.
Roads will be closed permanently.
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Correct Answer: C. Some travelers will switch from private vehicles to buses.
Explanation:
More buses reduce congestion only if they replace some private-vehicle trips.
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A.
Online learning is never convenient.
B.
Classrooms have no costs.
C.
All students dislike technology.
D.
Convenience alone does not prove it is suitable for every learning need.
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Correct Answer: D. Convenience alone does not prove it is suitable for every learning need.
Explanation:
The argument makes a universal conclusion from one advantage.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
The examination was cancelled permanently.
B.
Every candidate was absent.
C.
The center was destroyed.
D.
Candidate access influenced the scheduling decision.
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Correct Answer: D. Candidate access influenced the scheduling decision.
Explanation:
The stated reason directly links access difficulties to postponement.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Hasty generalization
B.
Circular reasoning
C.
Appeal to authority
D.
False dilemma
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Correct Answer: A. Hasty generalization
Explanation:
A conclusion about everyone is drawn from a single case.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Statement I alone is sufficient.
B.
Statement II alone is sufficient.
C.
Both statements together are sufficient, but neither alone is sufficient.
D.
Even both statements together are insufficient.
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Correct Answer: A. Statement I alone is sufficient.
Explanation:
Statement I directly gives x = 7.
