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 beat variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.

 

Statement I: Some clouds are fog

 

Statement II: All clouds are mist

 

Conclusion I: Some fog are mist

 

Conclusion II: All mist are fog

 

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

 

Statements :

 

All apples are red. No red fruits are cheap.

 

Conclusions :

 

1. All apples are cheap.

2. Red apples are not cheap.

 

A) Only conclusion 2 follows B) Only conclusion 1 follows
C) Both 1 and 2 follow D) Neither 1 nor 2 follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only conclusion 2 follows

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Consider the given statement to be true and decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the statement.

 

Statements :

 

All work and no play makes jack a dull boy.

 

Conclusions :

 

1. To work is important.

2. One has to compromise work for play.

 

A) Only conclusion 2 follows B) Both conclusions 1 and 2 follow
C) Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows D) Only conclusion 1 follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only conclusion 2 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: No medals are trophies

Statement II: No badges are medals

 

Conclusion I: All trophies are badges

Conclusion II: Some badges are trophies

 

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: No taps are nozzles

Statement II: Some valves are taps

 

Conclusion I: All nozzles are valves

Conclusion II: All valves are nozzles

 

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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Read the following paragraph carefully and answer the question based on the information provided in it.

 

Population explosion needs controlled measures to manage earth's resources. We must find ways to utilize the natural resources in an efficient manner to satisfy the ever-growing needs of the people. Solar energy may be used to replace the increasing demand for fuels like coal, wood and so on. Rainwater harvesting is a must to meet the water needs of the urban population. If we deplete the earth of its resources at such a fast pace, sooner or later we will have to search for another planet that can sustain life like earth.

 

Which of the following is true according to the paragraph?

 

A) There is another planet in the solar system like earth B) The demands of the population are unrealistic and should not be met
C) Rainwater harvesting replaces the demand for coal and wood D) Measures have to be taken to wisely use the available natural resources
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Measures have to be taken to wisely use the available natural resources

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Below are given statements followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts.

 

Statements :

 

All birds are trees.

All trees are papers.

Some papers are books.

 

Conclusions :

 

I. All birds are papers.

II. Some birds are books.

 

Decide which of the below options logically follows the given conclusions.

 

A) Both conclusion I or II follows B) Neither conclusion I nor II follows
C) Only conclusion I follows D) Only conclusion II follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Only conclusion I follows

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Which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

A) Only I B) Only II  
C) Neither I nor II D) Both I and II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only I

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