Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction Questions

I. The Government has decided to hold a single entrance test for admission to all the medical colleges in India.

II. The State Government has debarred students from other States to apply for the seats in the medical colleges in the State.

Read the given statements carefully and answer the questions.

Spending money should be based on logical decision and not compulsive or impulsive behavior. One should not fall prey to possible hidden agenda of the sellers who come out with 'sale', 'free offer' etc. Price is what you pay, value is what you should get.

Statements : In a recent survey report, it has been stated that those who undertake physical exercise for at least half an hour a day are less prone to have any heart ailments.

Conclusions :

a) Moderate level of physical exercise is necessary for leading a healthy life.
b) All people who do desk-bound jobs definitely suffer from heart ailments.

Consider the argument and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

Argument :

A mother is crying in the hospital as her only son died in a road accident while driving his bike.

Assumptions :

1. The mother thinks it's her son's fault.

2. The mother thinks that God is not with her.

I. Rural and semi-urban areas in the country have been suffering due to load shedding for quite some time.

II. If the Government is not able to overcome the power crisis, load shedding will be extended even to the urban areas.

Should there be an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting parlimentary/Legislative Assembly elections? 

Arguments:

1. Yes. Generally ,people above the age of 65 years lose their dynamism and will power

2. No. The life span is also increased that people remain physically and mentally active even upto age of 80 years

Should 'computer knowledge' be made a compulsory subject for all the students at secondary school level?

Arguments:

I. No. Our need is 'bread' for everyone, we cannot follow western models.

II. Yes. We cannot compete in the international market without equipping our children with computers.

The Asian Development Bank has approved a $285 million loan to finance a project to construct coal ports by Paradip and Madras Port Trusts.

Courses of Action:

I. India should use financial assistance from other international financial organisations to develop such ports in other places.

II. India should not seek such financial assistance from the international financial agencies.