Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction Questions

Q:

Consider the given statement to be true and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit.

 

Statement :

 

A traffic board reads 'Speed thrills but kills'.

 

Assumptions :

 

1. Drive fast and experience the thrill

2. Fast driving will attract heavy fine.

 

A) Both assumptions 1 and 2 are implicit B) Only assumption1 is implicit
C) Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit D) Only assumption 2 is implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit

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Cause : A severe cyclonic storm swept away most part of the state during the last two days.

Which of the following cannot be a possible effect of the above cause?

A) Heavy rainfall was reported in most part of the state during the last two days B) Many people were rendered homeless as their houses were flown away
C) The communication system of the state was severely affected and continues to be out of gear D) Govt has ordered that all the offices and schools should be kept open
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Govt has ordered that all the offices and schools should be kept open

Explanation:

In such a cataclysmic scenario, the govt is likely to order the closure of offices and schools

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If 15 men 4 hours per day works for 14 days get Rs.35/- then how many men required if the work is 8 hours per day for 10 days they get 50/- ?

A) 12 B) 13
C) 14 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15

Explanation:

We know M1×D1×H1W1 = M2×D2×H2W2 

 


=> 15×4×1435 = M×8×1050

 

=> M = 15

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Q:

Consider the given argument and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

 

Argument : All the faculty members are instructed to reach the college by 9.00 A.M.

 

Assumptions:

1. Some faculty members do not come on time.

2. Faculty members will follow all the instructions in the notice.

 

A) Only assumption 2 implicit B) Only assumption 1 implicit
C) Both 1 and 2 are implicit D) Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both 1 and 2 are implicit

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Statement: It is estimated that about twenty lakh people will visit the city during the ensuing festival.
Courses of action:
a. The civic authority should monitor the crowd and restrict entry of the people beyond a manageable number.
b. The local police authority should be put on high alert to maintain law and order during the festival.
c. All the hospitals in the city should be put on high alert in case of any eventuality.

A) Only a follows B) Both b & c follows
C) Only c follows D) Both a and b sufficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Both b & c follows

Explanation:

Clearly, People cannot be deprived of enjoying the festival for lack of arrangements. Also, it becomes necessary to deploy police to regulate big crowds and avert any mishap in public gatherings. Further, it costs nothing but might prove useful to put hospitals on alert to be ready to provide quick medical aid to patients in case of any eventuality. So, both b and c follow.

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In the following question, two equations numbered 1 and 2 are given. You have to solve both the equations and determine the relation between a and b.

1.  5a2-18a+9=0

2.  3b2+5b-2=0

A) a >= b B) a <= b
C) a < b D) a > b
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) a > b

Explanation:

From solving 1 and 2 we get,

 

1.

5a(a-3)-3(a-3) = 0

 

(5a-3)(a-3) = 0

 

a = 3 or 3/5

 

2. 

 

3b(b+2)-1(b+2) = 0

 

b = -2 or b = 1/3

 

Here when a = 3, a > b for b = -2 and b = 1/3

 

when a = 3/5. a > b for b = -2 and b = 1/3.

 

Hence, it is clear that a > b. 

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Q:

Consider the given argument and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

Argument :

The government had planned to conduct special recruitment drives for doctors twice a year for rural districts.

Assumptions :

1. There are more vacancies.
2. The government wants the rural people to get good health care.

 

A) Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit B) Both 1 and 2 are implicit
C) Only assumption 1 is implicit D) Only assumption 2 is implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Only assumption 2 is implicit

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Statement: There is a substantial increase in the number of accidents causing deaths and severe injuries due to malfunctioning of the traffic signals.
Course of action:
a. The traffic police should immediately post traffic personnel at the junctions.
b. The signal system should immediately be repaired or replaced.

A) Only a follows B) Either a or b follows
C) Only b follows D) Neither a nor b follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Either a or b follows

Explanation:

Clearly, either the traffic signals should be made to function properly or traffic personnel should be deployed to guide vehicular movement in the right way. So either I or II follows.

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