Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction Questions

Consider the given question and decide which of the following statements is sufficient to answer the question.

What are the values of p, q and r?

Statements :

$$\begin{gathered} 1. p+q2 = 16 \\ 2. p - q = 4; r = 2p \end{gathered}$$

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 word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of the numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The column and rows of matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and the matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column from these matrices B can be represented by 41, 32 and Y can be represented by 87, 96, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the word 'SLMAT'

Consider the given statement true and decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follows(s) from the statement.

Statement :

Arise, awake and stop not until the goal is reached.

Conclusions:

1. A human being has to get out of his state of helplessness.

2. No individual is weak.

Consider the given question and decide which of the following statements is sufficient to answer the question?

How old was X on 15 January 2017?

Statements :

1. X is 50 years older than his brother Y.

2. Y is 20 years younger than his mother.

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?

Consider the given question and decide which of the following statements is sufficient to answer the question.

U, V, W, X and Y are sitting at a round table; who is sitting next to B?

Statements :

1. D is sitting between A and F.

2. C is sitting between B and F.

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

Statement :

Mr. X said to Mr. Y, "I want to become a doctor because I want to serve the mankind".

Assumptions :

1. Mr. X is lying to Mr. Y.

2. Mr. Y knows that Mr. X is lying.