Logical Reasoning :: Statement and Assumption
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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : A's advice to B - "Go to Jammu via Amritsar - the shortest route".
Assumptions :
I. B wishes to go to Jammu.
II. A gives advice to everybody. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : All existing inequalities can be reduced, if not utterly eradicated, by action of governments or by revolutionary change of government.
Assumptions :
I. Inequality is a man-made phenomenon.
II. No person would voluntarily part with what he possesses. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The campaign of 'Keep your city clean' started by the Civil Council did not evoke any response from the citizens.
Assumptions :
I. People do not desire to keep their city clean.
II. The Civil Council has failed in its campaign. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The district administration has issued a circular to all the farmers under its jurisdiction advising them for not using pesticides indiscriminately as it may pollute the ground water.
Assumptions :
I. People may stop using ground water if the farmers continue to use pesticides indiscriminately.
II. Farmers may refrain from using pesticides indiscriminately. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement: The coffee powder of company X is quite better in taste than the much advertised coffee of company Y.
Assumptions :
I. If your product is not good, your spend more on advertisement.
II. Some people are tempted to buy a product by the advertisement. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Of all the radio sets manufactured in India, the 'X' brand has the largest sale.
Assumptions :
I. The sale of all the radio sets manufactured in India is known.
II. The manufacturing of no other radio set in India is as large as 'X' brand radio. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "You should not grant him leave in this week due to exigency of work." - A supervisor advises the administrative officer.
Assumptions :
I. Request for leave can be turned down also.
II. The supervisor has reviewed the work required to be done during the said period. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Like a mad man, I decided to follow him.
Assumptions :
I. I am not a mad man.
II. I am a mad man. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The first step in treating addicts is to re-establish their lost ties, for which a continuous personal attention should be paid to the addicts under treatment.
Assumptions :
I. Addicts under treatment respond better when shown personal interest.
II. Addiction and strained relationships are intimately connected. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Beware of dogs, our dogs do not bark, but they are trained to distinguish between genuine guests and intruders.
Assumptions :
I. Barking dogs bite rarely.
II. Our dogs could be dangerous for intruders.