Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction Questions

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Consider the statement and assumptions that follow. Which of these assumptions is/are implicit in the statement

Statement: “You won’t get sweets at any cost. I will not let you eat things that are not good for your teeth” ---a mother tells her child

Assumption:

(i) The mother cares for her child.

(ii)Sweets are not good for her child.

(iii)The mother has the authority to decide what her child is to eat.

 

A) (i) & (ii) are implicit B) (ii) & (iii) are implicit
C) (i) & (iii) are implicit D) All are implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (i) & (ii) are implicit

Explanation:
The assumption that can be made that mother cares for the child and sweet is not good for her child.
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A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

ABC, DEF, HIJ, MNO, STU, ?

A) XYZ B) YZA
C) ZAB D) ABC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ZAB

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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 plate.
II. No plate is a shop.
Conclusions:
I. No cup is a shop.
II. No shop is a plate.

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

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Which of the following is True?

A) 29/6 = 53/12 B) 29/6 > 43/12
C) 29/6 < 43/12 D) 29/6 = 43/12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 29/6 > 43/12

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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 wheat are grain.
Statement 2 : Some wheat are flour.

Conclusion I : Some grain are flour.
Conclusion II : Some flour are wheat.

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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Read the statement below followed by two arguments.
Statement:
Should there be strict laws for maintaining ponds and lakes?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it will naturally maintain the water level for generations to come. It affects the migration of birds too.
II. No, it comes in the way of modern urban development and growth. Which argument(s) of the below is/are strong in the context of the statement?

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

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Select the odd letters from the given alternatives

A) EDC B) IHG
C) LKM D) QPO
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) LKM

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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) If we are lucky then things automatically fall in place.
(II) Luck follows only when we work hard.


Conclusions:
(I) Hard work is the key to success.
(II) If you don’t work hard, luck will not follow you.

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

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