Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction Questions

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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 rugs are carpets

Statement II: No mats are rugs

Conclusion I: All carpets are mats

Conclusion II: Some carpets are rugs

 

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

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Which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

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

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Consider the given statement to be true and decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the statement.

 

Statements :

 

All work and no play makes jack a dull boy.

 

Conclusions :

 

1. To work is important.

2. One has to compromise work for play.

 

A) Only conclusion 2 follows B) Both conclusions 1 and 2 follow
C) Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows D) Only conclusion 1 follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only conclusion 2 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 statement 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) Government is taking measures for safety of women in multi-dimensional aspects.
(II) Sensitization programmes for awareness are up through various modes of promotion.

Conclusions:
(I) Women helpline has been introduced for 24x7 for helping the females.
(II) The number of rape and extortion cases have reduced in last six months.

 

A) Only conclusion I follows B) Only 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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The likes and professions of five friends Rosy, Mary, Lily, Andy and Daisy are given. Consider the following information and answer questions based on it.

 

1. Rosy likes yellow and is a student.
2. The Librarian likes Green.
3. Mary and Andy like Purple and Blue respectively and neither of them is a Teacher.
4. Lily likes Brown and the Inspector likes Blue.
5. One of the five is a Principal.

 

Which colour does the Teacher like?

A) Blue B) Brown
C) Purple D) Green
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Brown

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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: All pancakes are bread

 

Statement II: Some pizzas are pancakes

 

Conclusion I: No bread are pizzas

 

Conclusion II: Some pizzas are bread

 

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: B) Only conclusion 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: No creepers are vines

Statement II: No climbers are creepers

 

Conclusion I: All vines are climbers

Conclusion II: No climbers are vines

 

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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Consider the given question and decide which of the following statements is sufficient to answer the question.

The trains are very punctual in Malaysia. For a maximum of how long should Mr.Z wait for the train?

Statements :
1. Mr. Z had reached the railways station at 10 a.m.
2. There is a train at 11 a.m. and the next train is at 12 p.m.

 

 

A) Both statement 1 and 2 are sufficient B) Statement 1 alone is sufficient while statement 2 alone is insufficient
C) Either statement 1 or 2 is sufficient D) Statement 2 alone is sufficient while statement 1 alone is insufficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both statement 1 and 2 are sufficient

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