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UVAS DVM Admission Test Logical Reasoning Syllabus

The Logical Reasoning syllabus for UVAS DVM Admission Test in full: 6 chapters and 15 topics, every one listed below, plus 51 Logical Reasoning flashcards with answers.

6Chapters
15Topics
51Flashcards

Logical Reasoning syllabus: all 6 chapters

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  1. Critical Thinking

     3 topics
    • Constructing logical arguments
    • Evaluating true and false beliefs
    • Reasoning for right beliefs

  2. Letter and Symbol Series

     3 topics
    • Number and arithmetic series
    • Geometric progression
    • Letter and symbol sequences

  3. Logical Deductions

     2 topics
    • Deriving new relations from given relations
    • Drawing structured conclusions from passages

  4. Logical Problems

     2 topics
    • Deductive reasoning puzzles
    • Inferring results across problems

  5. Course of Action

     2 topics
    • Gathering and using information for decisions
    • Judging courses of action with arguments

  6. Cause and Effect

     3 topics
    • Identifying cause-and-effect relationships
    • Reasoning about events and accidents
    • Rejecting false beliefs through valid arguments

UVAS DVM Admission Test Logical Reasoning flashcards — 51 questions with answers

  1. What are the three essential parts of a logical argument?

    Premises (stated reasons/evidence), an inference (the logical link), and a conclusion (the claim the premises support).

  2. What is the difference between a valid argument and a sound argument?

    A valid argument has a conclusion that necessarily follows from its premises (correct form). A sound argument is valid AND has all true premises.

  3. In constructing a logical argument, what makes a conclusion 'follow' from the premises?

    The truth of the premises must guarantee (deductive) or make probable (inductive) the truth of the conclusion, with no logical gap.

  4. What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?

    Deductive reasoning moves from general premises to a certain conclusion; inductive reasoning moves from specific observations to a probable generalization.

  5. What is a true belief versus a justified belief?

    A true belief corresponds to reality (it is factually correct); a justified belief is supported by adequate evidence or valid reasoning, whether or not it is true.

  6. According to classical epistemology, what three conditions must be met for a belief to count as knowledge?

    It must be a belief, it must be true, and it must be justified (justified true belief).

  7. Why can a belief be true but still not count as 'reasoned' or knowledge?

    If it is held by luck or guesswork without justification (valid reasons or evidence), it lacks the rational grounding required for knowledge.

  8. What is the proper method for rejecting a false belief through valid argument?

    Show that the belief either rests on a false premise or follows from an invalid inference, then provide a sound counter-argument with true premises.

  9. What is a counterexample and how does it refute a general claim?

    A counterexample is a single case that fits the conditions of a claim but contradicts it, proving the universal claim false.

  10. In an arithmetic series, what is the defining property between consecutive terms?

    There is a constant common difference (d): each term is obtained by adding the same fixed number to the previous term.

  11. What is the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic series?

    a_n = a + (n - 1)d, where a is the first term, d is the common difference, and n is the term number.

  12. What is the formula for the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic series?

    S_n = n/2 [2a + (n - 1)d], or equivalently S_n = n/2 (a + l), where l is the last term.

  13. In a geometric progression, what is the defining property between consecutive terms?

    There is a constant common ratio (r): each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by the same fixed number.

  14. What is the formula for the nth term of a geometric progression?

    a_n = a · r^(n-1), where a is the first term and r is the common ratio.

  15. What is the formula for the sum of the first n terms of a geometric progression (r ≠ 1)?

    S_n = a(r^n - 1)/(r - 1) for r > 1, or S_n = a(1 - r^n)/(1 - r) for r < 1.

  16. What is the sum to infinity of a geometric progression and when does it apply?

    S_∞ = a/(1 - r), valid only when |r| < 1 (the series converges).

  17. How do you find the common ratio of a geometric progression?

    Divide any term by its preceding term: r = a_(n+1) / a_n.

  18. What is the next term in the series 2, 6, 18, 54, ...?

    162 (geometric progression with common ratio 3).

  19. What is the next term in the series 3, 7, 11, 15, ...?

    19 (arithmetic series with common difference 4).

  20. How do you identify the rule in a number series problem?

    Check the differences between terms (arithmetic), the ratios (geometric), and patterns like squares, cubes, primes, or alternating operations.

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  1. In a mixed/alternating number series, what should you test for?

    Two interleaved patterns (e.g., odd positions follow one rule, even positions another) or alternating operations like +, ×, +, ×.

  2. In letter sequences, how are letters typically converted to work out the pattern?

    By their position number in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, ... Z=26), then applying numeric step rules.

  3. What comes next in the letter series A, C, E, G, ...?

    I (each letter skips one position; the pattern is +2 each time).

  4. What comes next in the letter series B, D, G, K, ...?

    P (the gaps increase: +2, +3, +4, then +5).

  5. In symbol/figure sequences, what features should you track to find the pattern?

    Rotation, reflection, number of elements, shading, position, and addition or removal of components across steps.

  6. What is the position of the middle letter of the English alphabet (or its two central letters)?

    There are 26 letters; the two central letters are M (13th) and N (14th).

  7. What does it mean to 'derive a new relation from given relations'?

    Combining two or more known relationships through their shared term to infer an unstated relationship (transitive linking).

  8. If A > B and B > C, what relation can be derived between A and C, and what property is this?

    A > C; this is the transitive property.

  9. In coding relationship puzzles, if 'A + B' means A is the father of B, and 'B + C' means B is father of C, how is A related to C?

    A is the grandfather of C (relation derived by chaining the two given relations).

  10. What is the key skill in drawing structured conclusions from a passage?

    Distinguishing what is explicitly stated or logically entailed from what is merely assumed, opinionated, or beyond the passage's scope.

  11. In passage-based reasoning, what is the difference between a 'stated fact' and an 'inference'?

    A stated fact is written directly in the text; an inference is a conclusion logically supported by the text but not directly stated.

  12. When evaluating a conclusion against a passage, what makes a conclusion invalid?

    It introduces information not supported by the passage, overgeneralizes, or contradicts the text.

  13. What is deductive reasoning in a syllogism?

    Drawing a certain conclusion from two premises (major and minor) such that if both premises are true, the conclusion must be true.

  14. In syllogisms, what does the term 'all A are B' allow you to conclude about a specific member of A?

    Any specific member of A is also a member of B (e.g., 'All A are B; X is A; therefore X is B').

  15. What is a common invalid syllogism form to avoid?

    Affirming the consequent: 'If P then Q; Q is true; therefore P' — this does not validly follow.

  16. What is 'denying the antecedent' and why is it invalid?

    'If P then Q; not P; therefore not Q' — invalid because Q may still be true for other reasons.

  17. What is modus ponens?

    A valid form: 'If P then Q; P is true; therefore Q is true.'

  18. What is modus tollens?

    A valid form: 'If P then Q; Q is false (not Q); therefore P is false (not P).'

  19. In a deductive seating/arrangement puzzle, what is the recommended first step?

    List all definite (direct) clues first to fix known positions, then apply relative clues to narrow remaining possibilities.

  20. What does it mean to 'infer results across multiple problems'?

    Applying a rule or pattern established in earlier problems to solve a new, related problem consistently.

  21. In decision-making questions, what distinguishes relevant from irrelevant information?

    Relevant information directly affects the outcome of the decision; irrelevant information does not change which option is best.

  22. When 'judging a course of action,' what two conditions make an action a strong follow-up to a problem statement?

    It directly addresses the problem (solves or reduces it) and is practical/feasible to implement.

  23. In 'statement and course of action' questions, why is a course of action rejected?

    If it is impractical, addresses only a symptom, is disproportionate, or does not logically follow from the statement.

  24. What is a cause-and-effect relationship?

    A relationship where one event (the cause) directly produces or brings about another event (the effect).

  25. What is the key error of confusing correlation with causation?

    Assuming that because two events occur together they have a causal link, when the correlation may be coincidental or due to a third common cause.

  26. In cause-and-effect questions, how do you identify which event is the cause?

    The cause occurs first in time and its occurrence is necessary or sufficient to produce the effect.

  27. What is a necessary cause versus a sufficient cause?

    A necessary cause must be present for the effect to occur; a sufficient cause guarantees the effect on its own, but the effect may have other causes too.

  28. When reasoning about an accident or event, what is the difference between immediate cause and root cause?

    The immediate cause is the direct trigger of the event; the root cause is the underlying condition that allowed the immediate cause to occur.

  29. What is an assumption in an argument and why does identifying it matter?

    An assumption is an unstated premise taken for granted; identifying it lets you test whether the argument's conclusion truly holds.

  30. What is a circular argument (begging the question)?

    A flawed argument in which the conclusion is assumed within the premises, so it proves nothing new.

  31. What is the difference between an inference and an assumption in logical reasoning?

    An inference is a conclusion drawn FROM stated information; an assumption is information taken for granted that is NOT stated but needed for the argument.

UVAS DVM Admission Test Logical Reasoning FAQ

What is in the UVAS DVM Admission Test Logical Reasoning syllabus?

UVAS DVM Admission Test Logical Reasoning is split into 6 chapters: Critical Thinking, Letter and Symbol Series, Logical Deductions, Logical Problems, Course of Action and Cause and Effect. Together they contain 15 topics.

How many chapters are in UVAS DVM Admission Test Logical Reasoning?

6 chapters, containing 15 topics. The largest chapter is Critical Thinking, with 3 topics.

Are there flashcards for UVAS DVM Admission Test Logical Reasoning?

Yes — a 51-card Logical Reasoning deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.