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This paragraph best supports the statement that
This paragraph best supports the statement that
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.
Statements: America's defence secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan.
Conclusions:
- Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms.
- It would ensure peace in the region.
Statements: A man must be wise to be a good wrangler. Good wranglers are talkative and boring.
Conclusions:
- All the wise persons are boring.
- All the wise persons are good wranglers.
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.
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.
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.
Statement: In view of the violent situation due to students' agitation the state government has decided to close down all the educational institutions in the state for two weeks with immediate effect.
Assumptions:
- The students' agitation may subside after two weeks.
- The students may not find a place to come further and continue agitation after the closure of the educational institutions.
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.
Statement: There have been many instances of derailment of trains due to landslide in the hilly areas which caused loss of many lives.
Courses of Action:
- The railway authority should arrange to deploy pilot engines before the movement of passenger trains in the hilly areas to alert the trains in case of any landslide.
- The railway authority should strengthen the hill slopes by putting iron meshes so that the loose boulders do not fall on the track.
Statement: The alert villagers caught a group of dreaded dacoits armed with murderous weapons.
Courses of Action:
- The villagers should be provided sophisticated weapons.
- The villagers should be rewarded for their courage and unity.
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.
Statement: Should the tuition fees in all post-graduate courses be hiked considerably?
Arguments:
- Yes. This will bring in some sense of seriousness among the students and will improve the quality.
- No. This will force the meritorious poor students to stay away from post-graduate courses.
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.
Statement: There is an unprecedented increase in the production of wheat this kharif season in most parts of the country.
Courses of Action:
- The government should immediately lower down the procurement price of wheat.
- The farmers should be asked to store the excess produces with themselves to be used for future.
- The government should make its best efforts to export wheat to augment its presence in international market.
Statement: A train derailed near a station while moving over a bridge and fell into a river, resulting in the death of 65 people.
Courses of Action:
- The Railway Authorities should clarify the reason of the accident to the Government.
- The Government should allocate funds to compensate the destruction caused.
- The protection walls of the bridge should be made strong enough to avoid such accidents.
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.
Statement: The address of the Principal to the students, "Dear students, if you want a healthy mind, listen to music."
Assumptions:
- Normally students like to follow good advice.
- It is desirable to develop a healthy mind.
- It is the duty of the Principal to advise the students.
In each of the questions below are given three statements followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III, You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from the commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements: Some rats are cats. Some cats are dogs. No dog is cow.
Conclusions:
- No cow is cat.
- No dog is rat.
- Some cats are rats.
III is the converse of the first premise and so it holds.
Some rats are cats. Some cats are dogs.
Since both the premises are particular, no definite conclusion follows.
Some cats are dogs. No dog is cow.
Since one premise is particular and the other negative, the conclusion must be particular negative (O-type) and should not contain the middle term. So, it follows that 'Some cats are not cows'.