Logical Reasoning MCQs for MDCAT with Answers

1. 1,2,4,7,?,16

2. Our beliefs regarding the world cannot be certain. Even well-confirmed scientific theory is likely to change over a short period. If we do not try to understand, then it is like being away from the human race. Undoubtedly, life is worth living in other respects--as it is no mean thing to be an animal. It is also true that a man wishes to see this speculative domain beyond his next breakfast. From the above discussion, it can be concluded that the author believes that

3. 0,7,15,24,34,?

4. 2,20,42,68,98,?

5. A greater number of computers are sold in Sahiwal than in Burewala. Therefore, the people of Sahiwal are better informed about world events than are the people of Burewala. Each of the following. is true, weakens the conclusion above EXCEPT:

6. E, H, K, N, Q, T,__?

7. If I am elected, I will fight for changes affecting the growth and prosperity of the poor. We will work together to do away with the bureaucratic bogs which have existed ever since my opponent took office. Every one of you knows what I stand for; I invite my opponent to..........

8. D-4, F-6, H-8, J-10, ?, ?

9. BMX, DNW, FOU, __?

10. X, U, Q, N, J, G,__?

11. 7,12,19,28,?

12. As any economist knows, healthy people pose less of an economic burden to society than unhealthy people. Not surprisingly, then. Every rupee our government spends on prenatal care for undocumented immigrants will save taxpayers of this country three rupees. Which of the following. if true, would best explain why the statistics cited above are not surprising?

13. 2,14,32,56,86,?

14. People should be held accountable for their own behaviour, and if holding people accountable for their own behaviour entails capital punishment, then so be it. However, no person should be held accountable for behaviour over which he or she had no control. Which of the following is the most logical conclusion of the argument above?

15. Dieticians claim that treatment of those people who seek help to quit the habit of overeating are unable to stop overeating. Therefore, doctors have concluded that success in breaking such a habit is rare. A large-scale survey shows that thousands of people have quit the habit of overeating. If both of the statements above are correct, an explanation that resolves their apparent contradiction is

16. Follow us to the real Pakistan leaving behind the disturbances of civilization. Real Pakistan is still inhabited by the eagle, the cow, the black deer, and tigers; it is still spacious, sprawling, and majestic. Experience the freedom and serenity still to be found in

Q. Choose the best option to complete the above statement:

17. 87,102,119,138,159,?

18. One's ability to adjust to the environment successfully leads to happiness. War at a universal level destroys the weaker people, who are the most unable to adjust to their environment. Thus, war at the universal level puts weaklings out of their misery and allows more space for their predators to enjoy life in a better manner. As those actions have to be performed, which maximize the level of happiness of the greatest number, war at a universal level should take place.

Q. The author's discussion would be greatly weakened if he agreed to which of the following?

I- Technology could change the environment.

II- War at the universal level would be an integral part of the environment.

III- It is possible for the strong to survive without suppressing the weak.

19. In 1970, Shaheen Inn earned Rs. 10 million in the hotel business. By 1990, revenue doubled and in 2000, it reached the sum of Rs. 40 million. Each of the following, if true, may explain the trend in the hotel business except:

20. One's ability to adjust to the environment successfully leads to happiness. War at a universal level destroys the weaker people, who are the most unable to adjust to their environment. Thus, war at the universal level puts weaklings out of their misery and allows more space for their predators to enjoy life in a better manner. As those actions have to be performed, which maximize the level of happiness of the greatest number, war at a universal level should take place.

What response would the author of the above discussion come up with, in the case of the objection that the weaklings far exceed strong people?

I. He would respond with the statement that the person making the objection is a weakling

II. He would respond by saying that weaklings will be miserable no matter what happens.

III. He would respond with the statement that the strong would be frustrated if the weaklings are destroyed.