A kind of logical argument that applies deductive reasoning to arrive at a conclusion based on two or more propositions that are asserted or assumed to be true is called:
Important Questions on Logical Reasoning
The 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.
Statement: In order to cure insomnia individually, a favorable lifestyle should be adopted to get the maximum rest.
Arguments:
I. Yes, stress is the sole reason for insomnia.
II. No, insomnia can occur for several other reasons.
Read the question and two statements below.
Question :
There are five baskets in a vegetable shop and they all have equal weight. What is their total weight?
Statements :
1. One-fourth of the weight of the basket is 4 kg.
2. The baskets are filled with mango and apples.
Which statement/s is/are sufficient to answer the question?
The question given below consists of a statement followed by two arguments numbered 1 and 2. You have to decide which argument(s) is/are implicit.
Statement: Should powerful nations attack relatively weaker nations that pose a probable danger to world peace?
Arguments:
Yes. War is justified for the noble purpose of peacekeeping.
No. War/violence should never be resorted to.
Statement
It is important for human health to conserve the main elements of our environment.
Concepts
I. It is fundamental for our health to breathe clean air, access to enough clean drinking water, and safety against harmful environmental influences.
II. Air pollution has emerged as a big problem due to extensive use of biofuel for domestic and industrial use leading to smoke and oxide of sulphur.
Statement
Doctors these days advise the consumption of rice in the dinner.
Presuppositions
I. Late night dinner produces toxin in the because the food remains undigested for a long time.
II. Rice digests quickly .
Statement
Will Jack remain frustrated without participating in sporting activities and being constantly involved in work?
Concepts
I. Yes, for healthy and all round development, physical development is equally important.
II. No, work is important to earn money, and money can buy anything that gives pleasure.
In the question, a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument.
Statement: Should one year of army training be compulsory for all Indian Citizens?
Arguments:
I. No, the costs of training will be prohibitive and one year of labour will be lost.
II. Yes, army training helps make better citizens.
Statement
Vimla said reminding her husband, "I hope you have taken your raincoat".
Presupposition
I. There is likelihood of rain.
II. Vimla is careful about the health of her husband.
The question given below is followed by two arguments. You have to decide which argument is strong in context of the statement.
Question :
Should we encourage communal washing centres?
Argument :
I. Yes, it will save a lot of resources.
II. No, this concept is new in India because people still wash their clothes in home.
Statement: India should have a very strong and powerful Lokpal.
Arguments:
(i) Yes, it will go a long in eliminating corruption in the bureaucracy.
(ii) No, it will discourage honest officers from making quick decisions.
Codes:
Consider the given statements to be true and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) on the basis of the information given in the statement.
Statement: The pollution and air quality in Delhi is beyond an acceptable level due to industrial and automobile exhaustion.
Courses of action:
. The automobiles should be divided into groups to be run only on odd and even days respectively.
. The government should stop the registration of new factories and vehicles.
Reason (R): The relationship between population growth and environmental degradation is rather complex.
Premises:
(a) All dogs are mammals.
(b) No cats are dogs.
Conclusions:
(i) No cats are mammals.
(ii) Some cats are mammals.
(iii) No dogs are cats.
(iv) No dogs are non-mammals.
Codes:
In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions 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.
Statements:
'Before you purchase anything, always check for 'ISI quality assurance mark on this product'.
An instruction by the department of consumer affairs.
Assumptions:
I. The products having ISI quality mark are safe and dependable.
II. The consumer prefers durable and quality products.
This statement indicates a:
(a) A wooden table is a table.
(b) Now, it is raining or not raining.
(c) The sun rises in the East every day.
(d) A chicken comes out of a hen's egg.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
Code:
In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions 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.
Statement:
The subsidies to the poor should be targeted sharply and non-merit subsidies ( of all the subsidies) should be reduced.
Assumptions:
I. Subsidies provided to the poor are availed by non-poor.
II. At the moment we cannot do away with all the subsidies.
Statement: Should higher education be reserved for deserving few?
Arguments:
I. No, It will increase unemployment.
II. Yes, It will minimise wastage in higher education.
In the question below are given two statements followed by two Arguments numbered (I) and (II). You have to take the two 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 two statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
Statement: Songs must be eliminated from Indian movies.
Arguments:
I. Yes, Hollywood movies are hit despite having no songs.
II. No, songs help increase the length of the film.
