199+ Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction Questions and Answers With Explanation

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The press should not be afraid of upholding and supporting a just and righteous cause. It should not be afraid of criticising the government in a healthy manner. The press has to be eternally vigilant to protect the rights of the workers, backward and suppressed sections of the society. It should also give a balanced view of the things so that people can be helped in the formation of a healthy public opinion.

The passage best supports the statement that

A) the freedom of press is essential for the proper functioning of democracy.	B) the press is the only means to project to the masses the policies of the government.
C) press has a great role to play in a democracy.	D) the press can be used by the governments as an effective media for the upliftment of the backward sections of society.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the freedom of press is essential for the proper functioning of democracy.

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Water table in most parts of the State has gone down to such a level that its extraction for irrigation purposes is not economical any more.

Courses of action:

I. Extraction of ground water for any purpose in the State should be banned for some time in order to replenish the water table.

II. The Government should make provisions for alternative methods of irrigation so that the farmers are not compelled to use ground water.

A) If only course of action I follows	B) If only course of action II follows
C) If either course of action I or II follows	D) If both courses of action I and II follow

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) If only course of action II follows

Explanation:

I is impractical. Water is essential for life to go on. II is sensible, especially when using ground water is proving to be uneconomical

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In the following question, two equations numbered 1 and 2 are given. You have to solve both the equations and determine the relation between a and b.

1. $5 a^{2} - 18 a + 9 = 0$

2. $3 b^{2} + 5 b - 2 = 0$

A) a >= b	B) a <= b
C) a < b	D) a > b

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) a > b

Explanation:

From solving 1 and 2 we get,

1.

5a(a-3)-3(a-3) = 0

(5a-3)(a-3) = 0

a = 3 or 3/5

2.

3b(b+2)-1(b+2) = 0

b = -2 or b = 1/3

Here when a = 3, a > b for b = -2 and b = 1/3

when a = 3/5. a > b for b = -2 and b = 1/3.

Hence, it is clear that a > b.

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Read the given question and decide which of the following arguments is/are strong.

Should you work hard till you make your signature into an autograph?

Argument 1 : Work until you no longer have to introduce yourself.

Argument 2 : Work hard to become financially secure.

A) Only argument 1 is strong	B) Only argument 2 is strong
C) Both arguments 1 and 2 are strong	D) Neither argument 1 nor 2 is strong

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only argument 1 is strong

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Which of the following statement is sufficient to answer the question?

How is Bhavana related to Satish

Statements :

I. Bhavana's mother is Rajyam

II. Rajyam's son is Satiish

A) Neither I nor II is sufficient	B) Both I and II are sufficient
C) Only I is sufficient while II is not	D) Only II is sufficient while I is not

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Neither I nor II is sufficient

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Cause : A severe cyclonic storm swept away most part of the state during the last two days.

Which of the following cannot be a possible effect of the above cause?

A) Heavy rainfall was reported in most part of the state during the last two days	B) Many people were rendered homeless as their houses were flown away
C) The communication system of the state was severely affected and continues to be out of gear	D) Govt has ordered that all the offices and schools should be kept open

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Govt has ordered that all the offices and schools should be kept open

Explanation:

In such a cataclysmic scenario, the govt is likely to order the closure of offices and schools

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If 15 men 4 hours per day works for 14 days get Rs.35/- then how many men required if the work is 8 hours per day for 10 days they get 50/- ?

A) 12	B) 13
C) 14	D) 15

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15

Explanation:

We know $\frac{M 1 \times D 1 \times H 1}{W 1} = \frac{M 2 \times D 2 \times H 2}{W 2}$

=> $\frac{15 \times 4 \times 14}{35} = \frac{M \times 8 \times 10}{50}$

=> M = 15

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

Argument :

The year 2020 is a leap year.

Assumptions :

1. February will have 29 days in 2020.

2. The year 2017 is not a leap year.

A) Both 1 and 2 are implicit	B) Only assumption 2 is implicit
C) Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit	D) Only assumption 1 is implicit

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