COMSATS Analytical Reasoning — Statements Based
Statements Based is part of the Analytical Reasoning section of the NTS NAT-IE test COMSATS admits on (20 of the 90 MCQs). It breaks into 6 subtopics, and we hold 225 NAT-pattern practice MCQs on it, each with a written explanation. Tap a subtopic below to practise just that.
Subtopics (6)
How Statements Based is tested
Across the 7 NAT-pattern papers on ParhaiKrlo, Statements Based accounts for 56 questions. It appears in all 7, about 8 questions a paper. The heaviest was COMSATS Past Paper 07, with 8 questions.
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| COMSATS Past Paper 07 | 8 |
| COMSATS Past Paper 06 | 8 |
| COMSATS Past Paper 05 | 8 |
| COMSATS Past Paper 04 | 8 |
| COMSATS Past Paper 03 | 8 |
| COMSATS Past Paper 02 | 8 |
| COMSATS Past Paper 01 | 8 |
Statements Based MCQs from the NAT-pattern papers
Try each one before opening the answer. Each comes with a short explanation.
- Q1 · COMSATS Past Paper 07 · Statements Based
Statement: The museum is closed to visitors every Monday. Conclusions: I. Visitors cannot enter the museum on a Monday. II. The museum is open on every other day of the year. Which conclusion(s) follow?
- A.Only conclusion I follows
- B.Neither conclusion follows
- C.Only conclusion II follows
- D.Both conclusions follow
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Answer: A. Only conclusion I follows — The statement fixes Mondays only; it says nothing about holidays or other closures.
- Q2 · COMSATS Past Paper 06 · Statements Based
Statement: All candidates must bring their original CNIC to the test centre. Conclusions: I. A candidate without an original CNIC may not be allowed to take the test. II. Photocopies of the CNIC are better than originals. Which conclusion(s) follow?
- A.Neither conclusion follows
- B.Only conclusion II follows
- C.Only conclusion I follows
- D.Both conclusions follow
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Answer: C. Only conclusion I follows — The rule makes the original CNIC a requirement; II goes against the rule.
- Q3 · COMSATS Past Paper 05 · Statements Based
Statement: No one is allowed to enter the laboratory without safety goggles. Conclusions: I. Anyone working in the laboratory should be wearing safety goggles. II. Safety goggles are sold at the laboratory door. Which conclusion(s) follow?
- A.Neither conclusion follows
- B.Only conclusion II follows
- C.Only conclusion I follows
- D.Both conclusions follow
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Answer: C. Only conclusion I follows — The rule requires goggles for anyone inside; selling them is not mentioned.