General Intelligence and Reasoning Mock Test | SSC CGL

Q1. When participating in a debate, a critical thinker aims to:

Insult the opposing side Present logical arguments supported by evidence Avoid engaging with counterarguments Distort facts to their advantage

Q2. A proposition that makes a claim about every member of a class is:

Particular Negative Universal Existential

Q3. What is a key characteristic of a 'hard' embedded figures problem from a psychophysical perspective?

The target is easily distinguishable from the background. The target and distractors share many perceptual features. The distractor elements are sparse and isolated. The target is presented with high contrast.

Q4. What letter should come next in the series: A, Z, Y, X, W, ?

V U T S

Q5. A syllogism with one negative premise and one affirmative premise must have what type of conclusion?

Affirmative Negative Undetermined Cannot be determined

Q6. Two trains start at the same time from two stations 300 km apart and travel towards each other at speeds of 60 km/hr and 40 km/hr respectively. When will they meet?

1.5 hours 2 hours 2.5 hours 3 hours

Q7. The accident resulted in serious injuries. What is the effect?

The accident Serious injuries The vehicle was damaged Ambulances arrived

Q8. All right angles are equal. Angle A is a right angle. Therefore, angle A is...

acute obtuse right straight

Q9. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the role of a 'major premise' in a legal syllogism, often derived from statutes or case law?

It represents the specific facts of the case under consideration. It is a general rule, principle, or proposition of law. It is the final determination of guilt or liability. It is a hypothetical argument used to test a legal theory.

Q10. Find the next number in the series: 7, 10, 15, 22, 31, ?

42 40 41 43

Q11. If 'A is the father of B', 'B is the sister of C', and 'D is the brother of A', and you are asked to determine the relationship of D to C, which logical fallacy might arise if you incorrectly assume D is the maternal uncle of C due to the mention of a 'sister' in the chain?

Appeal to Authority False Dichotomy Affirming the Consequent Straw Man

Q12. Statement: The government should implement a strict policy on genetically modified (GM) crops.

Argument I: GM crops can increase yields, improve nutritional value, and reduce pesticide use. Argument II: Concerns about the long-term environmental and health impacts of GM crops are valid. Argument III: Strict policies could hinder agricultural innovation and food security. Argument IV: The economic benefits of GM crops for farmers need to be considered.

Q13. If you are facing East and turn 180 degrees, which direction will you be facing?

North South East West

Q14. When a paper is folded diagonally, what is the axis of symmetry?

A horizontal line. A vertical line. The diagonal line of the fold. No axis of symmetry.

Q15. What does 'divergent thinking' refer to in creative thinking?

Finding a single correct answer Generating many different ideas Focusing on logical steps Analyzing existing solutions

Q16. If ‘P’ means ‘divided by’, ‘Q’ means ‘added to’, ‘R’ means ‘multiplied by’, ‘S’ means ‘subtracted from’. Which of the following implies that 30 P 6 Q 4 R 5 S 3 = 10?

30 R 6 S 4 P 5 Q 3 30 Q 6 P 4 S 5 R 3 30 P 6 S 4 R 5 Q 3 30 S 6 Q 4 R 5 P 3

Q17. There are a father, a mother, two sons, and two daughters in a family. One of the sons is married and has a son. How many people are there in the family?

6 7 8 9

Q18. Compare the Aristotelian and Boolean interpretations of categorical syllogisms concerning the existential import of universal propositions. Under which interpretation would the syllogism 'All flying pigs are mammals. Therefore, all flying pigs are mammals.' be considered valid, while 'All flying pigs are mammals. Therefore, some flying pigs are mammals.' would be invalid?

Aristotelian interpretation for both. Boolean interpretation for both. Aristotelian for the first and Boolean for the second. Boolean for the first and Aristotelian for the second.

Q19. A friend shares a viral image claiming it proves a conspiracy theory. However, the image is poorly lit, lacks context, and the source is anonymous. A critical thinker should MOST consider:

The number of people who have shared the image. Whether the image evokes a strong emotional response. The image's authenticity, the source's reliability, and whether corroborating evidence exists. How the image might be used to influence public opinion.

Q20. Statement: The water in your tap has a foul smell and is discolored.

Drink the water directly. Boil the water before consumption. Report the issue to the water supply department. Both 'Boil the water before consumption.' and 'Report the issue to the water supply department.'

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