Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction Questions

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

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 pictures are photographs

Statement II: All paintings are pictures

Conclusion I: All photographs are paintings

Conclusion II: All paintings are photographs

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.