SNAP 2023 Analytical & Logical Reasoning Previous Year Questions with Detailed Solutions

Read the following passage and choose the option that cannot be said to be an implicit assumption:

The pollution level in the city has skyrocketed in the past few months. The city corporation, in an attempt to curb the pollution, has made it mandatory for all vehicles to be fitted with catalytic converters. Also, it has proposed a policy by which only vehicles of a particular parity (odd or even numbered vehicles) can be driven on a particular day.

Given below is a statement is followed by two assumptions. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement to be true even though it may seem untrue in the real life and decide which of the assumptions is implied in the statement.

Statement: Watching TV for long hours also causes obesity.

Assumption

1: There are many causes of obesity of which watching TV is one.

2: Watching TV for short hours doesn’t cause obesity

Given below are two statements (A) and (B). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.

(A) The glaciers at the poles of the earth are melting at a fast rate.

(B) In recent times there has been a substantial increase in the incidents of earth quakes and volcanic eruptions.

In the following question, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without having any relationship.

I. China’s economy is experiencing remarkable growth

II. The standard of living in china has been growing since last few years

Should a terrorist who has killed a large number of people be executed?

Arguments:

I: Yes, since killing him will set a good precedent and prevent any future damage he is likely to cause had he been alive.

II: No, since killing a person is a violation of human rights.

Instruction: Based on the statement given, classify the arguments as strong or weak. Choose the appropriate option based on the strengths of the argument:

Should we ban weed ( a plant used for drug production)?

Argument 1: Yes, as weed leads to health problems and mental instability, leading to increase in crime rates.

Argument 2: No, a good chunk of people from hilly terrains depend on weed cultivation for their economic sustenance.

In the question below, a statement is given, followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a practicable and feasible step or administrative decision for follow-up, improvement or further action concerning the problem, policy, etc. Based on the information in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) to pursue.

Statement: The pollution levels in a city have reached hazardous levels, posing significant risks to the health and well-being of its residents.

Course of Action I: Implement strict emission control regulations and standards for industries and vehicles to reduce pollution levels.

Course of Action II: Promote and incentivize the use of public transportation and carpooling to decrease the number of vehicles on the road.

In each question below a statement is given followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a practicable and feasible step or administrative decision to be taken for follow- up, improvement 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, and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement : Chotu was caught by school principal for cheating in exams fourth time this year despite giving warning by the principal.

Courses of action :

I. Since warnings were clearly given earlier, Chotu must be rusticated from school.

II. School authorities must specially start conducting open book exam for children like Chotu.

Statement: Should unauthorized buildings in the city be demolished?

Conclusions:

I. Yes, this will give out a clear message to builders to stop building any such new structures.

II. No, there will be people residing in such buildings.

In a certain code language,

“happy life is forever” is coded as “ky st oi lm”

“match risky is betting” is coded as “le oi pn az”

“key to be happy” is coded as “lm dk kr fc”

“bottle life to match” is coded as “le rc st dk”

Answer following questions based on the given information: 

“fc” is the code for which of the following?