Reasoning Questions for SBI PO Clerks

1.                                                          (3)

  • I. During the past year, Josh saw more movies than Stephen.
  • II. Stephen saw fewer movies than Darren.
  • III.Darren saw more movies than Josh.

If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

  1. 1) true                                                         2) false
  2. 3) uncertain                                              4) none

2.                                   (2)

  • I. Tanya is older than Eric.
  • II. Cliff is older than Tanya.
  • III.Eric is older than Cliff.

If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

  1. 1) true                                                       2) false
  2. 3) uncertain                                            4) none

3. Should a total ban be put on traping wild animals?                                      (4)                                                                                   Arguments:

  • 1. Yes. Trappers are making a lot of money
  • 2. No. Bans on hunting and trapping are not effective
  1. 1) Only 1 is true                                                                               2) Only 2 is true
  2. 3) Either 1 or 2 is true                                                                    4) Neither 1 or 2 is true

4. Artists are generally whimsical. Some of them are frustrated. Frustrated people are prone to be drug addicts.(4)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Based on these statements which of the following conclusions is true?

  1. 1) All frustrated people are drug addicts                                 2) Frustrated people are whimsical
  2. 3) All drug addicts are artists                                                     4) Some artists may be drug addicts

5. All windows are doors. No door is wall                                                         (4)                                                                                           Conclusions:

  • 1. No window is wall
  • 2. No Wall is door
  1. 1) Only 1 follows                                                              2) Only 2 follows
  2. 3) Either 1 or 2 follows                                                   4) Both 1 and 2 follow