Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction Questions

Lou observes that if flight 409 is canceled, then the manager could not possibly arrive in time for the meeting. But the flight was not canceled. Therefore, Lou concludes, the manager will certainly be on time. Evelyn replies that even if Lou's premises are true, his argument is fallacious. And therefore, she adds, the manager will not arrive on time after all.

Which of the following is the strongest thing that we can properly say about this discussion?

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. 

Consider the given statement and decide which of the following argument (s) is/are strong.

Statement : Should CBDT abolish income tax in India?

Argument 1: Yes, it is an unnecessary burden on the wage earners in India.

Argument 2: No, it is a good source of revenue for Indian Government.

If the city bus which runs between Ramnagar and Sant colony is extended to vasant vihar,it will be convenient . Appeal of residents of ramnagar to city bus company

Assumptions:

1. The convenience of city bus company is much more important than the needs of consumers

2. The city bus company is indifferent to the aspirations of the residents of Sant colony

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.

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: How is Vinitha related to Ragini ?
Statements:
a. Vinitha's husband is the only son of Ragini's mother.
b. Vinitha's brother and Ragini's husband are cousins.

Between two book-ends in your study are displayed your four favourite love story books. If you decide to arrange the four books in every possible combination and moved just one book every minute, how long would it take you ?

Beautiful beaches attract people, no doubt about it. Just look at this city's beautiful beaches, which are among the most overcrowded beaches in the state. 

Which of the following exhibits a pattern of reasoning most similar to the one exhibited in the argument above?