Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction Questions

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In the following question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.

 

Statements:
(I) Demand of wooden furniture has gone down in an aggregate scenario.
(II) Wooden furniture has been replaced by fiber or plastic made furniture.

 

Conclusion:
(I) Wooden furniture needs more maintenance and it is difficult to handle.
(II) Plastic furniture is termite free and can be easily handled.

A) Only conclusion II follows B) Conclusion I and II both follow
C) Neither I nor II follow D) Only conclusion I follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Conclusion I and II both follow

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In each of 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 erasers.
II. All sharpeners are books.


Conclusions:
I. All sharpeners are erasers.
II. Some books are sharpeners.

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: C) Both conclusion follow.

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In the following question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem 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) The DRDO has tested the Smart Anti Airfield Weapon from an Indian Air Force aircraft.
(II) The lightweight high­precision guided bomb is one of the world class weapons systems.

Conclusions:
(I) DRDO Chairman Dr. S. Christopher congratulated the DRDO and the IAF teams for the successful mission.
(II) The test was carried out by IAF's Aircraft and System Testing Establishment.

A) Only conclusion II follows B) Conclusion I and II both follow
C) Neither I nor II follow D) Only conclusion I follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Neither I nor II follow

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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 stars twinkle.
II. All satellites twinkle.


Conclusions:
I. Some stars are satellites.
II. Some stars twinkle.

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

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In the following question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem 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) Children play in the playground.
(II) It gives them a different approach of problem solving and decision making.

Conclusions:
(I) Playing outdoor is very necessary for overall development of child.
(II) There should be balance between playing and studying for a child.

A) Only conclusion II follows B) Conclusion I and II both follow
C) Neither I nor II follow D) Only conclusion I follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Only conclusion I 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 atvariance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.

 

Statement I: No bikes are two-wheelers

Statement II: All wheels are bikes

 

Conclusion I: No two-wheelers are wheels

Conclusion II: All wheels are two-wheelers

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 statement/s to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement.

Statements :
1. Some teacher are followers.
2. Some followers are famous.

Conclusions :
I. Some teachers are famous.
II. Some followers are teachers.

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

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In the following question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.

 

Statements:
(I) All paper are files.
(II) Some files are pens.

 

Conclusion:
(I) No paper is a pen.
(II) Some papers are pens.

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

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