GAD Analytical Reasoning Sample Questions Answers [PDF]

The National Graduate Admission Test (NGAT) Ethiopia GAD Analytical Reasoning Sample Questions Answers. There will be 25 MCQs with answers on Analytical Reasoning.

The Analytical Reasoning section of the GAT includes questions that test your ability to understand and evaluate logical relationships, recognize patterns, and draw conclusions. This section frequently includes questions on syllogism, small paragraph understanding, and the interpretation of graphs and histograms.

GAD Analytical Reasoning Sample Questions Answers

Syllogisms

Question 1: All dogs are animals. All animals have four legs. Therefore:

A) All dogs have four legs.
B) Some dogs have four legs.
C) No dogs have four legs.
D) Cannot be determined.

Answer: A) All dogs have four legs.

Question 2: No cats are birds. Some birds are eagles. Therefore:

A) Some eagles are not cats.
B) No eagles are cats.
C) Some eagles are cats.
D) Cannot be determined.

Answer: B) No eagles are cats.

Question 3: Some fruits are apples. All apples are tasty. Therefore:

A) Some tasty things are fruits.
B) All fruits are tasty.
C) Some fruits are tasty.
D) Cannot be determined.

Answer: C) Some fruits are tasty.

Paragraph Understanding

Question 4: “The government has initiated a new policy to increase educational funding. This policy is aimed at improving literacy rates.” The primary purpose of the policy is to:

A) Increase government spending.
B) Improve literacy rates.
C) Support schools financially.
D) Encourage learning.

Answer: B) Improve literacy rates.

Question 5: “Global warming is leading to an increase in sea levels, which threatens coastal communities.” This passage primarily discusses:

A) The impact of global warming on communities.
B) The reasons for global warming.
C) Solutions to global warming.
D) Economic effects of rising sea levels.

Answer: A) The impact of global warming on communities.

Graph Interpretation

Question 6: A graph shows rising unemployment rates over five years. This suggests:

A) The economy is improving.
B) More people are retiring.
C) The job market is challenging.
D) Wages are increasing.

Answer: C) The job market is challenging.

Question 7: A histogram displaying a large peak in the age range of 20-30 suggests:

A) The population is aging.
B) A baby boom occurred 20-30 years ago.
C) The majority are in their retirement.
D) The data is incorrect.

Answer: B) A baby boom occurred 20-30 years ago.

Question 8: A bar graph shows an increase in sales of electric cars over the years. This indicates:

A) Decreased interest in traditional cars.
B) Increased environmental awareness.
C) Reduced production costs for electric cars.
D) All of the above.

Answer: D) All of the above.

Additional Syllogisms

Question 9: All whales are mammals. No mammals can fly. Therefore:

A) Some whales can fly.
B) No whales can fly.
C) All whales can swim.
D) Some mammals are not whales.

Answer: B) No whales can fly.

Question 10: All trees are plants. Some plants produce flowers. Therefore:

A) Some trees produce flowers.
B) No trees produce flowers.
C) All trees produce flowers.
D) Cannot be determined.

Answer: D) Cannot be determined.

More Paragraph Understanding

Question 11: “Many companies now allow employees to work from home, aiming to improve work-life balance and reduce office costs.” The main goal of allowing work from home is to:

A) Reduce employee numbers.
B) Improve work-life balance.
C) Increase productivity.
D) Cut costs.

Answer: B) Improve work-life balance.

Question 12: “Deforestation contributes to climate change by reducing the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide.” The passage suggests that deforestation:

A) Enhances climate stability.
B) Increases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
C) Is beneficial for the environment.
D) Has no impact on the environment.

Answer: B) Increases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Further Graph Interpretation

Question 13: A line graph shows a decline in the population of a certain species over time. This most likely indicates:

A) The species is thriving.
B) The species is endangered.
C) The environment is improving.
D) The data collection methods have changed.

Answer: B) The species is endangered.

Question 14:
A pie chart shows that 40% of a country’s budget is spent on healthcare. This implies:

A) Healthcare is not a priority.
B) A large portion of the budget is allocated to healthcare.
C) The country is facing a health crisis.
D) The remaining 60% is spent on education.

Answer: B) A large portion of the budget is allocated to healthcare.

Question 15: A scatter plot shows a positive correlation between years of education and income levels. This suggests:

A) Higher education leads to higher income.
B) Income levels influence education levels.
C) Education is unrelated to income.
D) All educated people have high incomes.

Answer: A) Higher education leads to higher income.

Question 16 to 25 would continue in this format, covering syllogisms, paragraph understanding, and graph interpretations with questions crafted to challenge and assess critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.

Question 16: Every painter is an artist. Some artists are musicians. Therefore:

A) Some painters are musicians.
B) No painter is a musician.
C) All musicians are painters.
D) Cannot be determined.

Answer: D) Cannot be determined.

Question 17: All books are pages. All pages have words. Therefore:

A) All books have words.
B) Some books have words.
C) No books have words.
D) Cannot be determined.

Answer: A) All books have words.

Question 18: No flowers are trees. All roses are flowers. Therefore:

A) All roses are trees.
B) No roses are trees.
C) Some roses are trees.
D) Cannot be determined.

Answer: B) No roses are trees.

Paragraph Understanding

Question 19: “Rapid urbanization has led to increased pollution and decreased green spaces in many cities.”
This passage primarily highlights the:

A) Benefits of urbanization.
B) Drawbacks of urbanization.
C) Economic impact of pollution.
D) Social benefits of green spaces.

Answer: B) Drawbacks of urbanization.

Question 20: “Studies show that regular exercise improves mental health and reduces symptoms of depression.” This suggests that regular exercise:

A) Is detrimental to physical health.
B) Has no impact on mental health.
C) Can improve mental health.
D) Increases symptoms of depression.

Answer: C) Can improve mental health.

Graph Interpretation

Question 21: A graph shows a consistent rise in the use of renewable energy over the past decade. This indicates:

A) A decline in fossil fuel usage.
B) A lack of interest in renewable energy.
C) Increasing awareness and use of renewable energy.
D) Government disinterest in renewable energy.

Answer: C) Increasing awareness and use of renewable energy.

Question 22: A histogram displays the distribution of salaries in a company, with most employees earning between $30,000 and $50,000. This suggests:

A) The company pays very high salaries.
B) The company pays very low salaries.
C) Most employees earn a moderate salary.
D) Salary data is unreliable.

Answer: C) Most employees earn a moderate salary.

Question 23: A bar graph compares the amount of waste recycled in different years, showing an increase each year. This suggests:

A) The community is reducing its overall waste production.
B) Recycling efforts are becoming less effective.
C) Recycling efforts are increasing.
D) More waste is being produced each year.

Answer: C) Recycling efforts are increasing.

Question 24: A line graph depicts the number of new businesses started each year, with a sharp increase in the last year. This likely reflects:

A) An economic downturn.
B) Increased entrepreneurial activity.
C) Poor business survival rates.
D) Inaccuracy in the data.

Answer: B) Increased entrepreneurial activity.

Question 25: A scatter plot shows a negative correlation between the number of hours spent watching TV and academic performance. This suggests:

A) Watching TV improves academic performance.
B) Watching TV has no impact on academic performance.
C) Less TV watching is associated with better academic performance.
D) More TV watching ensures better academic results.

Answer: C) Less TV watching is associated with better academic performance.

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