Logical Reasoning Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: In the following question a statement is given followed by three statements numbered as I, II and III. You have to read all three statements and decide which of them strengthens or weakens the statement.
Statement: Among the governments, there is a strong policy emphasis on improving living conditions in urban areas as more and more people are looking to migrate to semi-urban or rural areas. People are willing to compromise on their standard of living in order to live in a healthier/pollution free environment.
(I) Cities are economically vibrant spaces around the world and drawing a large number of rural migrants looking for better prospects. This is a sustained trend, particularly in developing countries now a day.
(II) A fresh look at urban governance is necessary as migration from rural areas picks up pace.
(III) The rate of migration has shown a consecutive decline in the last three Censuses. It was possible that this slow-down signalled the worsening conditions in urban slums, where most of the rural immigrants were concentrated.
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61a616c5d3d6881bb1158f97Statement: Among the governments, there is a strong policy emphasis on improving living conditions in urban areas as more and more people are looking to migrate to semi-urban or rural areas. People are willing to compromise on their standard of living in order to live in a healthier/pollution free environment.
(I) Cities are economically vibrant spaces around the world and drawing a large number of rural migrants looking for better prospects. This is a sustained trend, particularly in developing countries now a day.
(II) A fresh look at urban governance is necessary as migration from rural areas picks up pace.
(III) The rate of migration has shown a consecutive decline in the last three Censuses. It was possible that this slow-down signalled the worsening conditions in urban slums, where most of the rural immigrants were concentrated.
- 1Only statement (I) strengthen but statement (II) and (III) is the neutral statement.false
- 2Both statement (I) and statement (III) strengthen the given statement but statement (II) is neutral statement.false
- 3Both statement (I) and statement (II) are neutral statements and statement (III) strengthen the statement.false
- 4Both statement (I) and (II) weakens but statement (III) strengthen the given statement.true
- 5All statement (I), (III) and statement (II) weaken the given statement.false
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Answer : 4. "Both statement (I) and (II) weakens but statement (III) strengthen the given statement."
Q:In question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument.
Give answer
(a) if only argument I is strong.
(b) if only argument II is strong.
(c) if either I or II is strong.
(d) if neither I nor II is strong.
(e) if both argument I and II are strong.
Statement: Should India engage into a dialogue with neighbouring countries to stop cross border tension?
Arguments
I. Yes, this is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives.
II. No, neighbouring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in subversive
Activities.
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5e3ba9b8791f164649530000Give answer
(a) if only argument I is strong.
(b) if only argument II is strong.
(c) if either I or II is strong.
(d) if neither I nor II is strong.
(e) if both argument I and II are strong.
- 1Atrue
- 2Bfalse
- 3Cfalse
- 4Dfalse
- 5Efalse
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Answer : 1. "A"
Q: Statements: Students learn in schools, because they understand what they are taught.
Conclusion:
I. Students' learning in schools depends on their learning ability.
II. It depends on what students learn in schools. How they are taught.
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5f520677d1335638dccd7febConclusion:
I. Students' learning in schools depends on their learning ability.
II. It depends on what students learn in schools. How they are taught.
- 1Only I follow.false
- 2Only II follow.false
- 3Both conclusions (I) and conclusions(II) follow.true
- 4Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follow.false
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Answer : 3. "Both conclusions (I) and conclusions(II) follow."
Q: Direction: - In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Given answer
( a ) If only assumption I is implicit.
( b ) If only assumption II is implicit.
( c ) Either I or II is implicit.
( d ) If neither I nor II is implicit.
( e ) If both I and II are implicit.
Statement: -
A warning in a train compartment –“To stop train, pull chain. Penalty for improper use Rs. 500.”
Assumptions
I. Some people misuse the alarm chain.
II. On certain occasions, people may want to stop a running train.
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5f6dbc725256e8407c2fafc6- 1afalse
- 2bfalse
- 3cfalse
- 4dfalse
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Answer : 5. "e"
Q: Two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem at variance form commonly known facts. Choose which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statement.
Statement:
I. All chairs are wood.
II. No wood is furniture.
Conclusions:
I. All chairs are furniture.
II. Some furniture are wood.
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5fc5e79f4a9c931f4b7a29adStatement:
I. All chairs are wood.
II. No wood is furniture.
Conclusions:
I. All chairs are furniture.
II. Some furniture are wood.
- 1Only conclusion I follows.false
- 2Only conclusion II follows.false
- 3Both conclusion I and II follows.false
- 4Neither conclusion I nor II follows.true
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Answer : 4. "Neither conclusion I nor II follows."
Q: Statement:
Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this may affect the voters’ mind and may affect the outcome.
II. No, such polls are conducted all over the world.
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5f6b2e90473e9b04bc2bca97- 1Atrue
- 2Efalse
- 3Bfalse
- 4Cfalse
- 5Dfalse
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Answer : 1. "A"
Q:Direction: Two Statements are given following by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider that Statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions can definitely be drawn from the given Statements. Indicate your answer.
Statements
(a) All English movies are violent.
(b) Some people like watching English movies.
Conclusion:
I. All people watching English movies like violence.
II. All people who like violence watch English movies.
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5f196f8a209bcc11a7860153(a) All English movies are violent.
(b) Some people like watching English movies.
Conclusion:
I. All people watching English movies like violence.
II. All people who like violence watch English movies.
- 1Neither I nor II followsfalse
- 2Both I and II followsfalse
- 3Only I followsfalse
- 4Only II followstrue
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Answer : 4. "Only II follows "
Q: Statement:
Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency?
Arguments
I. Yes, this will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote.
II. No, in a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions.
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5f6b297cb2d86d45506bcd73- 1Afalse
- 2Dfalse
- 3Etrue
- 4Bfalse
- 5Cfalse
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