Verbal Reasoning - Logical Deduction Questions

Q:

Should school education be made free in India ?

Arguments : 

I. Yes. This is the only way to improve the literacy rate in India.

II. No. It would add the already heavy burden on the exchequer.

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

Explanation:

Making education free can not ensure full literacy. So argument I is vague. Argument II stands strong.

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Select the correct figure that replaces the question mark.

Read the given statement and identify which of the given conclusions logically follows from the statement.

Statements :

Death keeps no calendar.

Conclusions :

1. Man must die one day.

2. Death can come at any time.

 

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

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An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.

 

Assertion (A) : Earthworms are not good for agriculture.

Reason (R) : Earthworms break down the soil into fine particles and make it soft.

 

Choose the correct option.

 

A) A is true but R is false B) A is false but R is true
C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A D) Both A and R are false
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A is false but R is true

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An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.

 

Assertion (A) : In India judiciary is independent of the executive.

Reason (R) : Judiciary favors the government and helps in the implementation of its plans.

 

Choose the correct option.

 

A) A is true but R is false B) A is false but R is true
C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A D) Both A and R are false
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A is true but R is false

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Q:

Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentives

Arguments:

1. Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there

2. No. Rural areas are already cheaper,healthier and less complex than big cities .So,why offer extra incentives!

A) Only 1 is true B) Only 2 is true
C) Either 1 or 2 is true D) Neither 1 or 2 is true
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only 1 is true

Explanation:

Government jobs in rural are underlined with several difficulties in love of these .In lieu of these ,extra incentives are needed

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I.  Importance of Yoga and exercise is being realized by all sections of the society.

II. There is an increasing awareness about health in the society particularly among middle ages group of people.

A) Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect. B) Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C) Both the statements I and II are independent causes. D) Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Explanation:

As the awareness about health in the society is increasing particularly among middle-aged group of people, the importance of Yoga and exercise is being realized by all sections of the society.

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Read the statements and select a conclusion from the given alternatives.

Statements :

All Apples are leaves. Some leaves are lemons. No lemon is house.

Conclusions :

I. Some houses are Apples
II. Some lemons are Apples
III. No house is Apple

 

A) Only I follows B) Only II follows
C) Both II & III follows D) Either I or III follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both II & III follows

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Q:

Which of the following statement is sufficient to answer the question?

 

Find the values of x, y, z from the given statements.

 

Statements :

 

I. x + y =12; x + z = 4

II. x - y = 6

 

A) Only II is sufficient while I is not B) Neither I nor II is sufficient
C) Both I and II are sufficient D) Only I is sufficient while II is not
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Only I is sufficient while II is not

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