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Some boys are men. No man is black

Conclusions:

1. Some boys are not black

2. Some men are boys

A) Only 1 follows B) Only 2 follows
C) Either 1 or 2 follows D) Neither 1 nor 2 follows

Answer:   A) Only 1 follows



Explanation:

Since one premise is negative , the conclusion must be negative. so 2 does not follow and only 1 follows

Subject: Statement and Conclusions
Exam Prep: GRE
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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 notebooks are diaries
Statement II:
All books are notebooks

Conclusion I:
All diaries are books
Conclusion II:
All books are diaries

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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Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully and select which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement.
 
Statement:
"Kirti played a very good shot on the pitch," says a friend to Sajit.
 
Conclusions:
I. Sajit likes cricket.
II. Kirti is a good player.

A) Conclusion I alone follows B) Conclusion II alone follows
C) Neither I nor II follows D) Both the conclusions follow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Conclusion II alone follows

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You are given a question and two statements. Identify which of the statements is/are necessary/sufficient to answer the question.

Question:
Among the bags A, B, C and D which one is the lightest bag?

Statements:
1. B is heavier than A
2. A is lighter than C and D

A) Statement 2 alone is sufficient B) Statement 1 and 2 together are necessary
C) Statement 1 alone is sufficient D) Statement 1 and 2 are not sufficient to solve
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Statement 1 and 2 together are necessary

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Given is a question followed by two armaments. Decide which of the armaments is/are strong with respect to the question.

Question:
Should we avoid overuse of air conditioners?

Arguments:
I. Yes, it weakens the human system.
II. No, the comfort cannot be forsaken

A) Only argument I is strong. B) Both arguments I and II are strong.
C) Only argument II is strong. D) Neither argument I nor II is strong.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only argument I is strong.

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Consider the given question as true and decide which of the given statements is sufficient to answer the question.
Who among P, Q, R, S and T is lightest in weight?

Statements :
1. Q weight < P and S also S weight > T
2. R weight > Q but < T

 

A) Satement 1 alone is sufficient while statement 2 alone is insufficient B) Neither statement 1 nor 2 is sufficient
C) Both statements 1 and 2 are sufficient D) Satement 2 alone is sufficient while statement 1 alone is insufficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both statements 1 and 2 are sufficient

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

Statements : People think that paying tax to the government is a burden and waste. Hence, they avoid paying tax or don't pay tax promptly.

Conclusions :

1. Government should create awareness among the people that paying tax helps to build nation.

2. Tax should be increased so that more money is collected.

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

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In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.

Statements:

I. All books are pens.

II. All pens are tables.

Conclusions:

I. Some pens are tables.

II. All tables are books.

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

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In each of these question, the relationships between two or more elements are shown in the statements. These statements are followed by two conclusions. Read thestatements and give answer

Statement: A > B < P, Q < R > P

Conclusion:

I. B < R

II. Q > A

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

Explanation:

(i) Q < R > P ... (ii)Combining both statements, we haveA > B < P < R > QNow, B < R is true.Hence, I follows.Again, We can’t compare A and Q. Thus, conclusion II does not follow.

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