The logic problems in this set present you with three true statements: Fact 1, Fact 2, and Fact 3. Then, you are given three more statements (labeled I, II, and III), and you must determine which of these, if any, is also a fact. One or two of the statements could be true; all of the statements could be true; or none of the statements could be true. Choose your answer based solely on the information given in the first three facts.
1.
Fact 1:
Eyeglass frames cost between $35 and $350.
Fact 2:
Some eyeglass frames are made of titanium.
Fact 3:
Some eyeglass frames are made of plastic.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I:
Titanium eyeglass frames cost more than plastic frames.
II:
Expensive eyeglass frames last longer than cheap frames.
III:
Only a few eyeglass frames cost less than $35.
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
II and III only
D.
None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
There is no information in the facts to support statements I or II. Statement III is clearly wrong because, according to Fact 1, no frames cost less than $35.
In each of the following questions, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without having any relationship. Read both the statements in each question and mark your answer as
(A) If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect;
(B) If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect;
(C) If both the statements I and II are independent causes;
(D) If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes; and
(E) If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
2.
Statements:
Majority of the citizens in the locality belongs to higher income group.
The sales in the local super market are comparatively much higher than in other localities.
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 independent causes
E.
Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The comparatively higher sales in a particular locality are indicative of the high paying capacity of the residents of that locality.
In each of the following questions, three statements are given followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III and TV. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.
3.
Statements: All needles are threads. All threads are boxes. All trees are boxes.
Conclusions:
No needle is tree.
Some trees are threads.
Some boxes are needles.
Some trees are needles.
A.
None follows
B.
Only either I or IV follows
C.
Only either I or IV, and II follow
D.
Only III follows
E.
Only either I or IV, and III follow
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
All needles are threads. All threads are boxes.
Since both the premises are universal and affirmative, the conclusion must be universal affirmative (A-type) and should not contain the middle term. So, it follows that 'All needles are boxes'. III is the converse of this conclusion and so it holds.
All threads are boxes. All trees are boxes.
Since the middle term 'boxes' is not distributed even once in the premises, no definite conclusion follows.
All needles are boxes. All trees are boxes.
Again, since the middle term 'boxes' is not distributed even once in the premises, no definite conclusion can be drawn. However, I and IV involve the extreme terms of these two statements and form a complementary pair. Thus, either I or IV follows.
In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
4.
Statement: In view of the recent spurt in sugar prices in the open market, the government has asked the dealers to release a vast quantity of imported sugar in the open market.
Assumptions:
The dealers will follow the government directive.
The sugar prices will come down.
The price of indigenous sugar will remain unchanged.
A.
Only I and II are implicit
B.
Only II and III are implicit
C.
Only I and III are implicit
D.
None is implicit
E.
All are implicit
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The government's decision is clearly a measure to increase supply and control rates. So, both I and II are implicit, while III is not.
In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Give answer
(A) If only I follows
(B) If only II follows
(C) If either I or II follows
(D) If neither I nor II follows
(E) If both I and II follow.
5.
Statement: There is an unprecedented increase in migration of villagers to urban areas as repeated crop failure has put them into precarious financial situation.
Courses of Action:
The villagers should be provided with alternate source of income in their villages which will make them stay put.
The migrated villagers should be provided with jobs in the urban areas to help them survive.
A.
Only I follows
B.
Only II follows
C.
Either I or II follows
D.
Neither I nor II follows
E.
Both I and II follow
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Clearly, increased migration would add to the burden on city's infrastructure. So, attempts should be made to make the villagers feel comfortable in the villages itself. So, only course I follows.
First, you will be given a list of three "nonsense" words and their English word meanings. The question(s) that follow will ask you to reverse the process and translate an English word into the artificial language.
7.
Here are some words translated from an artificial language. granamelke means big tree pinimelke means little tree melkehoon means tree house
Which word could mean "big house"?
A.
granahoon
B.
pinishur
C.
pinihoon
D.
melkegrana
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Grana means big;melkemeans tree; pini means little; hoonmeans house. Therefore, granahoon means big house.
In each question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read the conclusion and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
Give answer:
(A) If only conclusion I follows
(B) If only conclusion II follows
(C) If either I or II follows
(D) If neither I nor II follows and
(E) If both I and II follow.
8.
Statements: All bags are cakes. All lamps are cakes.
Conclusions:
Some lamps are bags.
No lamp is bag.
A.
Only conclusion I follows
B.
Only conclusion II follows
C.
Either I or II follows
D.
Neither I nor II follows
E.
Both I and II follow
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Since the middle term 'cakes' is not distributed even once in the premises, no definite conclusion follows. However, I and II involve only the extreme terms and form a complementary pair. So, either I or II follows.
Each 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 and
(E) If both I and II are strong.
9.
Statement: Should all the colleges in India be allowed to devise their own curriculum and syllabus for the vocational courses promoting self-employment?
Arguments:
Yes. This is an important step to generate employment opportunities.
No. This will affect the quality of education due to lack of uniformity in syllabus.
A.
Only argument I is strong
B.
Only argument II is strong
C.
Either I or II is strong
D.
Neither I nor II is strong
E.
Both I and II are strong
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Clearly, colleges, if given a free hand, would through individual efforts come up with fresh, competent courses to draw in more students. This would open up new avenues for employment. So, argument I holds strong. In the light of this, argument II appears to be vague.
Statement: Is the Government justified in spending so much on defence?
Arguments:
Yes. Safety of the country is of prime importance.
No. During peace, this money could be used for the development of the country.
A.
Only argument I is strong
B.
Only argument II is strong
C.
Either I or II is strong
D.
Neither I nor II is strong
E.
Both I and II are strong
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Clearly, defence is necessary for the safety of the country, which is of prime importance. So, argument I holds. Also, a country can concentrate on internal progress and development only when it is safe from external aggressions. So, argument II does not hold.
In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Give answer
(A) If only assumption I is implicit
(B) If only assumption II is implicit
(C) If either I or II is implicit
(D) If neither I nor II is implicit
(E) If both I and II are implicit.
11.
Statement: There has been a remarkable increase in the air traffic in India during the past few years.
Assumptions:
Travelling by air has become a status symbol now.
Large numbers of peoples are able to afford air travel now.
A.
Only assumption I is implicit
B.
Only assumption II is implicit
C.
Either I or II is implicit
D.
Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
Both I and II are implicit
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The statement indicates that the number of people travelling by air has increased in the recent years. This clearly implies that large number of people can now afford air travel. So, only II is implicit.
Read the question carefully and choose the correct answer.
12.
At the baseball game, Henry was sitting in seat 253. Marla was sitting to the right of Henry in seat 254. In the seat to the left of Henry was George. Inez was sitting to the left of George. Which seat is Inez sitting in?
A.
251
B.
254
C.
255
D.
256
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
If George is sitting at Henry's left, George's seat is 252. The next seat to the left, then, is 251.
In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Give answer
(A) If only assumption I is implicit
(B) If only assumption II is implicit
(C) If either I or II is implicit
(D) If neither I nor II is implicit
(E) If both I and II are implicit.
13.
Statement: Of all the radio sets manufactured in India, the 'X' brand has the largest sale.
Assumptions:
The sale of all the radio sets manufactured in India is known.
The manufacturing of no other radio set in India is as large as 'X' brand radio.
A.
Only assumption I is implicit
B.
Only assumption II is implicit
C.
Either I or II is implicit
D.
Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
Both I and II are implicit
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Clearly, the comparison could not be made without knowing the sale of all the radio sets. So, I is implicit. The statement mentions only that the sale is largest and nothing is mentioned about the manufacture. So, II is not implicit.
In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Give answer
(A) If only assumption I is implicit
(B) If only assumption II is implicit
(C) If either I or II is implicit
(D) If neither I nor II is implicit
(E) If both I and II are implicit.
14.
Statement: Why don't you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year?
Assumptions:
Anthony is not from the same city.
Unless invited Anthony will not attend the party.
A.
Only assumption I is implicit
B.
Only assumption II is implicit
C.
Either I or II is implicit
D.
Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
Both I and II are implicit
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Anthony's place of living is not mentioned in the statement. So, I is not implicit. Assumption II follows from the statement and so it is implicit.
Statement: Kartik left for Delhi on Tuesday by train to attend a function to be held on Friday at his uncle's house in Delhi.
Assumptions:
Kartik may reach Delhi on Wednesday.
Kartik may reach Delhi before Friday.
A.
Only assumption I is implicit
B.
Only assumption II is implicit
C.
Either I or II is implicit
D.
Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
Both I and II are implicit
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Clearly, it cannot be deduced as to which day Kartik would reach Delhi. But Kartik has left for Delhi to attend a function to be held on Friday. So, he must have planned his journey to reach Delhi before Friday. Thus, only II is implicit.
Statement: The company has the right to reject any application form without furnishing any reason while sorting the list of candidates for interview - A condition mentioned in the employment notice.
Assumptions:
It is desirable to call only eligible candidates for interview.
The company believes in following impartial practice in all its functions.
A.
Only assumption I is implicit
B.
Only assumption II is implicit
C.
Either I or II is implicit
D.
Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
Both I and II are implicit
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
. Since the statement talks of the company short-listing the candidates to be called for interview, so I is implicit. However, nothing can be deduced about whether the company would make a partial or fair selection of candidates. So, II is not implicit.
In each question below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.
17.
Statement: Poverty is increasing because the people, who are deciding how to tackle it, know absolutely nothing about the poor.
Courses of Action:
The decision makers should go to the grass root levels.
The decision makers should come from the poorer sections of the society.
A new set of decision makers should replace the existing one.
A.
Only I follows
B.
Only II follows
C.
Only either I or III follows
D.
All follow
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The statement indirectly asserts that the decision makers can work effectively to eliminate poverty, only if they get to know the basic problems afflicting the poor people through interaction with them. So, only I follows.
In each of the following questions, a statement/group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements).
18.
In a class, three-fourth of the boys play football, one-half play cricket, one-fourth of those who play cricket do not play football.
A.
Two-third of the boys play only football.
B.
One-fourth of the boys play neither cricket nor football.
C.
One-third of the boys play neither cricket nor football.
D.
One-eighth of the boys play neither cricket nor football.
In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Give answer:
(A) If only conclusion I follows
(B) If only conclusion II follows
(C) If either I or II follows
(D) If neither I nor II follows and
(E) If both I and II follow.
19.
Statements: Parents are prepared to pay any price for an elite education to their children.
Conclusions:
All parents these days are very well off.
Parents have an obsessive passion for a perfect development of their children through good schooling.
A.
Only conclusion I follows
B.
Only conclusion II follows
C.
Either I or II follows
D.
Neither I nor II follows
E.
Both I and II follow
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The statement implies that people are inclined towards giving their children good education. So, only II follows while I does not.
Statements: This book 'Z' is the only book which focuses its attention to the problem of poverty in India between 1950 and 1980.
Conclusions:
There was no question of poverty before 1950.
No other book deals with poverty in India during 1950 to 1980.
A.
Only conclusion I follows
B.
Only conclusion II follows
C.
Either I or II follows
D.
Neither I nor II follows
E.
Both I and II follow
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The phrase 'only book' in the statement makes II implicit. However, nothing about the state of poverty before 1950 can be deduced from the statement. So, I does not follow.
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