Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction Questions

Q:

In the following questions, relationship between different elements are shown in the statements. These statements are followed by two conclusions. Give answer

Statements: A > B<=C < D, C > E, F>=D

Conclusions:

I.A > E

II.F > E

A) if only conclusion I is true. B) if only conclusion II is true.
C) if either conclusion I or II is true. D) if neither conclusion I nor II is true.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) if only conclusion II is true.

Explanation:
I. A > B<=C > E, So A>E is not true
II. F>=D>C>E, So F>E is true.
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Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.
i. Temerity
ii. Temporary
iii. Tempered
iv. Temperature

A) i, iv, iii, ii B) iii, ii, iv, i
C) i, ii, iii, iv D) iv, iii, i, ii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) i, iv, iii, ii

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Which of the following is True?

A) 29/6 = 53/12 B) 29/6 > 43/12
C) 29/6 < 43/12 D) 29/6 = 43/12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 29/6 > 43/12

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Read the statement below followed by two arguments.
Statement:
Should there be strict laws for maintaining ponds and lakes?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it will naturally maintain the water level for generations to come. It affects the migration of birds too.
II. No, it comes in the way of modern urban development and growth. Which argument(s) of the below is/are strong in the context of the statement?

A) Only argument I is strong B) Neither argument I nor II is strong
C) Only argument II is strong D) Both arguments I and II are strong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only argument I is strong

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The statements to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.

Statement 1 : All wheat are grain.
Statement 2 : Some wheat are flour.

Conclusion I : Some grain are flour.
Conclusion II : Some flour are wheat.

A) Only conclusion I follows B) Only conclusion II follows
C) Both I and II follow D) Neither I nor II follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both I and II follow

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Q:

The following equation is incorrect which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation

12 - 12 ÷ 25 x 10 + 10 = 25

A) - and + B) ÷ and x
C) x and - D) + and ÷
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) + and ÷

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Q:

Five plays P, Q, R, S and T were organised in a week from Monday to Saturday with one play each day and no play was organised on one of these days. Play S was organised before Thursday but after Monday. Play T was organised on Saturday. Play R was not organised on the first day. Play Q was organised on the next day on which play R was organised. Play P was organised on Tuesday.

1)  On which day was play Q organised ?

2)  On which day was no play organised ?

3)  Which play was organised on Thursday ?

Answer

Day               Play


Monday        No play
Tuesday           P
Wednesday       S
Thursday          R
Friday              Q
Saturday          T


Answers :


From the above table :


1) On Friday play Q was organised.


2) On Monday Noplay  was organised.


3)  On Thursday Play R was organised.

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Q:

You are given a question and three statements. Identify which of the statements is/are necessary/sufficient to answer the question.

L, M, N, O and P are standing in a circle facing the centre. Who is standing to the right of L?

Statements:
1. Next to L are P and M
2. O is standing to the right of P
3. O is standing to the left of N

A) Statement 1 and 2 are not sufficient B) Statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient
C) The statements are insufficient D) Statement 1 alone is sufficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient

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