Logical Reasoning - Logical Deduction - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Logical Deduction - Section 1 (Q.No. 1)
Directions to Solve

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.


1.

Statements: No women teacher can play. Some women teachers are athletes.

Conclusions:

  1. Male athletes can play.
  2. Some athletes can play.
Only conclusion I follows
Only conclusion II follows
Either I or II follows
Neither I nor II follows
Both I and II follow
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Since one premise is negative, the conclusion must be negative. So, neither conclusion follows.

Read: Important Rules and Formulas for Logical Deduction.

Discussion:
23 comments Page 2 of 3.

Karan said:   9 years ago
I can't understand how it is possible, and according to me this is not possible.

Swasthika said:   9 years ago
I couldn't understand this explanation. Explain it in a simple way.

Sathish said:   1 decade ago
Here we look only for woman. So better don't think beyond that.

Praveen said:   9 years ago
I could not understand. Please, anyone explain in a simple way.

Sandhiya said:   1 decade ago
How it is possible? There will be a chance for athlete to play.

Vinoth kumar said:   9 years ago
Please tell me the tricks to solve the logical detection.

Pavan said:   1 decade ago
Please explain how to solve the logical deductions?

Vijay said:   1 year ago
It's not understanding. Anyone please explain this.
(3)

Sathish Kumar K said:   7 years ago
I am not understanding this. Please explain me.
(4)

Vemula praveen said:   9 years ago
What is the meaning of athletes?


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