Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction Questions

Consider the given statement and which of the given assumptions is (are) implicit.

Statement:

The serials/soaps are a reason for developing negative tendencies in women.

Assumptions :

1. Newspapers highlight the negative aspects first than the positive aspects.

2. The attention for negative aspects is much higher than positive aspects

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 clocks are watches.
Statement 2 : Some clocks are alarm.

Conclusion I : Some alarm are watches.
Conclusion II : All watches are alarm.

Consider the given statement/s to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement.

Statement: Nutritious food is delicious and good for health. Honey is nutritious.

Conclusions: I. Honey is good for health.

I I. Delicious foods are nutritious.

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 mango export be banned to bring down domestic prices?

Argument I : Yes, environmentalists and dieticians too encourage eating only local fruits.
Argument II : No, exports bring in valuable foreign currency.

In each of the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.

Statements:
I. All cups are vegetable.
II. All vegetable are pens.

Conclusions:
I. Some pens are vegetable.
II. Some pens are cups.

Consider the given statement/s to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement.

Statements:

1. No man is a Monkey.

2. Hari is a man.

Conclusions:

I. Hari is not a Monkey.

II. All men are not Hari.

Consider the given statement true and decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the information given in the statement.

Statement:
The population in metro cities is increasing tremendously which leads to the shortage of living space and a drop in living conditions of the people.

Conclusions:
1. Government should re-plan city development.
2. Government should demolish illegal buildings and build cottages for people.

Read the given statements carefully and answer the question.

Taxes on eating out have been increased. Eating out is not an act of the luxurious. Over-worked and time-pressed poor also need to eat out.