Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction Questions

Q:

Find which of the two conclusions I and II given below is/are definitely true from the the given statements.

 

Statements: I > W > T > N, I = F = G = C

 

Conclusions:    I. W > I                 

                         II. C > N

A) Only Conclusion I is true B) Only Conclusion II is true
C) Both conclusions I & II are true D) Neither conclusion I nor II is true
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Only Conclusion II is true

Explanation:

From the given Statements : 

 1. I > W > T > N
 
 2. F = G = C
 

Conclusions are : 

 I. W > I (False)

 II. C > N (True)

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Read the following question and decide which of the given arguments is/are strong.

 

Question : Should CBSE introduce the retention system till Class 10?

 

Argument 1 : The foundations laid in lower classes are important for higher education.


Argument 2 : It is boring for a student to repeat the same class again.

 

A) only arguments 2 is strong. B) Both arguments 1 and 2 are strong.
C) Neither arguments 1 nor 2 is strong D) only argument 1 is strong.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) only argument 1 is strong.

Explanation:
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The Civic administration has asked the residets of the dilapidated buildings to move out as these buildings will be demolished within the next thirty days

Assumptions : 

I. The Civic administration may be able to demolish these buildings as per schedule.

II. The residents of these buildings may vacate and stay elsewhere

A) If only assumption I is Implicit B) If only assumption II is Implicit
C) If either I or II is Implicit D) If both I and II are Implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) If both I and II are Implicit

Explanation:

I is implicit in the deadline given. II is implicit in the notice given to the residents to move out.

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The Committee has criticized the Institute for its failure to implement a dozen of regular programmes despite an increase in the staff strength and not drawing up a firm action plan for studies and research.

 

Courses of Action:

I.The broad objectives of the Institute should be redefined to implement a practical action plan.

II.The Institute should give a report on reasons for not having implemented the planned programmes.

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

Explanation:

The problem is that despite an increase in staff strength, the Institute has failed in its objective of implementing its plan. So, either there should be reasons for the lackening or the plans are a failure and must be revised for practical implementation. Thus, both the courses follow.

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In the question below consists of a question and two statements numbered a and b given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give the answer.

Question: In which year was Kalyan born ?
Statements:
a. Kalyan at present is 15 years younger to his mother.
b. Kalyan's brother, who was born in 1991, is 25 years younger to his mother.

 

A) b alone is sufficient while a alone is not sufficient B) a alone is sufficient while b alone is not sufficient
C) Both a and b are sufficient D) Neither a nor b is sufficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both a and b are sufficient

Explanation:

From both a and b, we find that Kalyan is (25 - 15) = 10 years older than his brother, who was born in 1991. So, Kalyan was born in 1981.

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The Government has decided not to provide financial support to voluntary organisations from next Five Year Plan and has communicated that all such organisations should raise funds to meet their financial needs.

 

Courses of Action:

I. Voluntary organisations should collaborate with foreign agencies.

II. They should explore other sources of financial support.

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

Explanation:

The problem arising is shortage of funds. So, alternative sources of financial support need to be worked out first. Thus, only course II follows.

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A : The Government has decided to roll back the hike in the prices of cooking gas and kerosene

B : Some ministers had resigned in protest against the hike in prices of cooking gas and other petroleum products. 

A) If 'A' is the effect and 'B' is its immediate and principal cause. B) If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect
C) If 'A' is an effect but 'B' is not its immediate and principal cause D) If 'B' is an effect but 'A' is not its immediate and principal cause
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect

Explanation:

Reduction of its stake in nationalised banks by the government is a steps towards privatisation of bank. And this is a reason of strike in bank by the bank employees.

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Read the given question and decide which of the following arguments is/are strong.

Are stock markets sources of wealth creation ?

Arguments :

1. Yes, money multiplies in stock markets.
2. No, investments in stock markets are subjected to market risk.

 

A) Only argument 2 is strong B) Both arguments 1 and 2 are strong
C) Only argument 1 is strong D) Neither argument 1 nor 2 is strong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only argument 2 is strong

Explanation:
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