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 flipflops are slippers

Statement II: Some footwear are flipflops

 

Conclusion I: All slippers are footwear

Conclusion II: All footwear are slippers

 

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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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: All scissors are knives

 

Statement II: Some blades are scissors

 

Conclusion I: Some knives are blades

 

Conclusion II: All blades are knives

 

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: A) Only conclusion I follows

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Read the given statement and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follows on the basis of the information given in the statement.


Course of Action :

 

1. Only one department should be there to take charge during natural calamities.

2. All departments should be held responsible for wrong-doings and punished.

 

A) Neither 1 nor 2 follows B) Both 1 and 2 follow
C) Only 2 follows D) Only 1 follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Neither 1 nor 2 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 among the following is the wrong pair?

A) Andy - Inspector B) Purple - Principal
C) Daisy - Green D) Rosy - Teacher
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rosy - Teacher

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Consider the given statement as true and decide which of the given conclusions can definitely be drawn from the given statements.

 

Statement :
All rivers are holy. All gods are holy.

 

Conclusions:
1. All rivers are gods.
2. All gods are rivers.

 

A) Neither 1 or 2 follows B) Both 1 and 2 follows
C) Only conclusion 1 follows D) Only conclusion 2 follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Neither 1 or 2 follows

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Given below is a statement followed by some conclusions. You have to take the given statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with the commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the given statement.

 

Statement :

 

According to a recent health survey, people who exercise for atleast half an hour every day are less prone to life style diseases.

 

Conclusions :

 

I. Moderate exercise is essential to lead a healthy life.

II. Everyone with no exercise on their routine suffer from lifestyle diseases.

 

 

A) Only conclusion I follows B) Only conclusion II follows
C) Both I and II follow D) Neither of them follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only conclusion I 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 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 bombs are mortar

Statement II: All rockets are bombs

 

Conclusion I: All mortar are rockets

Conclusion II: Some bombs are rockets

 

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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