Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction Questions

Q:

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

If X scored an average of 50 marks in History, Language and Science, how much did he score in Science?

 

Statements :

1. His average score in History and Language is 25.
2. He got 30 marks in Language.

 

A) Both 1 and 2 are sufficient to answer the given question. B) 2 alone is sufficient while 1 alone is not sufficient to answer the given question
C) 1 alone is sufficient while 2 alone is not sufficient to answer the given question D) Neither 1 nor 2 is sufficient to answer the given question
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1 alone is sufficient while 2 alone is not sufficient to answer the given question

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Consider the given statements to be true and decide which of the courses of action logically follows from the statements.

 

Statements :

 

Due to heavy rain in Bangalore, the normal lives of the citizens are paralysed.

 

Course of Action :

 

1. Government should take measures to help people and avoid life and property destruction.

2. Government should provide free treatment in all the hospitals of Bangalore.

 

 

 

A) Both 1 and 2 follow B) Neither 1 nor 2 follows
C) Only 2 follows D) Only 1 follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Only 1 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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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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How many triangles are there in the given figure?

A) 18 B) 19
C) 20 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20

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Take the given statements to be true and decide which of the conclusions logically follows from the given statements.

 

Statement : Some ponds are lakes. Some lakes are rivers. Some rivers are seas.

 

Conclusions :

1. Some seas are lakes.

2. No sea is a lake.

 

A) Both 1 and 2 follows B) Either 1 or 2 follows
C) Only conclusion 1 follows D) Only conclusion 2 follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Either 1 or 2 follows

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

 

When did Mr. Y purchase his car?

 

Statements :

 

1. Certainly before 18th August but not before 15th August.

2. Certainly after 16th August but not later than 19th August.

 

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

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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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