Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction Questions

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Each of the following series of statements is followed by four sets. Identify the set that is logically consistent.
(a) The gap between the average starting salaries of teachers and those of other professionals has shrunk in recent years.
(b) The average age of first year teachers is same as it was in 1975.
(c) Starting teachers are no longer underpaid.
(d) The extent of a persons formal education is a measure by which to determine his level of salary.
(e) Over the last few years, the average starting salaries of other professionals have increased by 20%

A) e,b,d B) e,d,b
C) a,c,b D) a,e,c
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) a,e,c

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The statements  a,e,c  are logically sequenced.

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In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider 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 drinks are food.
Statement 2 : No eatables are drinks.

Conclusion I : Some food are eatables.
Conclusion II : Some eatables are food.

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: D) Neither I nor II follows

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In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider 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 I: Some beverages are juices

Statement II: No drinks are beverages

 

Conclusion I: Some juices are drinks

Conclusion II: No beverages are juices

 

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

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In the following question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem 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:
(I) All radios are electric goods.
(II) All table­lamps are electric goods.


Conclusions:
(I) Some radios are table­lamps.
(II) Some table lamps are radios.

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

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Consider the given statements as true and decide which of the given conclusions can definitely be drawn from the given statements.

Statements : People think that paying tax to the government is a burden and waste. Hence, they avoid paying tax or don't pay tax promptly.

Conclusions :

1. Government should create awareness among the people that paying tax helps to build nation.

2. Tax should be increased so that more money is collected.

A) Neither 1 nor 2 follows B) Only conclusion 2 follows
C) Both 1 & 2 follows D) Only conclusion 1 follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Only conclusion 1 follows

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In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider 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 flowers are leaves.
Statement 2 : Some flowers are plants.

Conclusion I : Some leaves are plants.
Conclusion II : Some plants are flowers.

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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In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if it seems to beat variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.

Statement I: Some games are sports

Statement II: No exercise are games

Conclusion I: All sports are exercise

Conclusion II: Some exercise are sports

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

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In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument.

Statement : Should rock shows be allowed to run till midnight at tourist places?

Argument I : Yes, more tourists arrive due to rock shows. Tourism is good for local economy.
Argument II : No, local traditions are harmed due to tourism.

A) if only argument I is strong. B) if only argument II is strong.
C) if both I and II are strong. D) if neither I nor II is strong.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) if only argument I is strong.

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