Logical Deducing

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Each question has a set of four statements. Each consists of 3 segments. Choose the best alternative where the third segment in the statement can be logically deduced from the preceding two segments.

1. 1. Internet is for nerds. Shyam is a nerd. Internet is for Shyam. 2. Intelligence is for wise men. Some people are wise. Intelligence is for people.3. Capital punishment is for killers. Ravan is a killer. Capital punishment is for Ravan.4. Liquor is for drinking. Juice is for drinking. Some liquor is juice.
A.1
B.4
C.1 and 3
D.1 and 2

Answer: Option C

2. 1. No R is P ; All Y is R; No Y is P.2. No R is P ;All Y is R; All Y is P. 3. Some R is not P; Some Y is R ; Some Y is not P. 4. Some R is not P; All Y is R ; All Y is not P.
A.3
B.1 and 2
C.1
D.4

Answer: Option C

3. 1. Some oranges are sour. This fruit is an orange. This fruit is sour.2. Sheela is a nurse. All nurses are healthy women. Radha is a healthy woman.3. Army officers are tall. Airforce officers are tall. Military officers are tall.4. No animal likes fire. Elephants are animals. Elephants do not like fire.
A.2
B.4
C.3
D.1 and 4

Answer: Option B

4. 1. Some babies are boys; Some boys are fathers; Some babies are fathers.2. Some films are books; Some books are good; Some films are good.3. Some fruits are sweet; Some mangoes are sweet; Some fruits are mangoes.4.Some mothers have babies; Some babies are boys; Some mothers have boys.
A.2
B.1 and 3
C.4
D.None
Answer: Option C

Ordering of Letters

Given: A set of letters with numbers followed by four choices of letters to make a word. Choose the correct order of letters as indicated by numbers to make a word.

1. W H A L T E1 2 3 4 5 6
A.154236
B.126345
C.163452
D.163425

Answer: Option C

2. P Y L O T U R1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A.1463527
B.1463725
C.1463572
D.1465372

Answer: Option C

3. D O B M I R1 2 3 4 5 6
A.154326
B.426351
C.654132
D.426315

Answer: Option B

4. S M U L C E1 2 3 4 5 6
A.651324
B.123546
C.231546
D.231654

Answer: Option C

One Word Substitutes

Choose a substitute for the underlined expression.

1. Jim was worrying and nagging his dad to get him a car
A.exasperating
B.teasing
C.badgering
D.bullying

Answer: Option C

2. The study of the cause of diseases is essential to find a cure
A.Aetiology
B.Teleology
C.Pharmacology
D.Pathology

Answer: Option A

3. The rude shock unhinged him and upset his state of perfect balance
A.peace
B.rest
C.equilibrium
D.mentality
Answer: Option C

4. The place where clothes are kept was dirty
A.cloth-shelf
B.wardrobe
C.pantry
D.bathroom

Answer: Option B

5. Amar did not know that his speaking aloud to himself was overheard
A.monologue
B.aside
C.soliloqoy
D.alone

Answer: Option C

Sentence Completion

In each of the questions, a phrase is underlined. There are four different ways of phrasing the underlined part. Choose the best alternative.

1. I think Rahul had something vital to say, however he was unable to explain his viewpoint to a skeptical audience.
A.he did not change the minds of a conversant public.
B.the people were willing to accept his views
C.he failed to convince a suspicious congregation
D.he could not convince the doubting audience.

Answer: Option D

2. In the twentieth century mental elite assumed that economic and cultural modernization was leading to the decay of religion as a determinant in human existence.
A.total decay of religion as a determinant
B.withering away of religion as a significant element
C.humanization of religion
D.debasement of religion

Answer: Option B

3. British Aerospace had been focusing on building European links.
A.stressing on building European links.
B.focusing on forging European links
C.pursuing ways of building European connectivity.
D.concentrating on creating European links.


Answer: Option D

4. Impromptu recognition from supervisors and managers to employees is the most effective and inexpensive method available for sustaining personal interest and individual effort for continued quality progress.
A.Immediate appreciation from supervisors and managers in management
B.Unobstructed showing of praises from supervisors and managers
C.Spontaneous recognition from supervisors and managers
D.Free recognition from immediate superiors.

Answer: Option C

5. Bureaucrats may also be well advised to deal with Service Headquarters as representatives of the government and not behave as their bosses.
A.may also be well advised.
B.should know their limits when they have
C.may have to remember.
D.may need to learn how.

Answer: Option D

REASONING

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Five brothers have among them a pair of twins who are neither the oldest nor the youngest. E is older than C but younger than B. D is younger than 3 brothers

1. The youngest is
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D

Answer: Option C

2. One of the twin pair is
A.B
B.C
C.D
D.E

Answer: Option D

3. The eldest is
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.E

Answer: Option B

4. The one who has as many elder brothers as younger brothers is
A.A
B.B
C.E
D.D

Answer: Option A

5. Who is the fourth brother
A.A
B.B
C.D
D.E

Answer: Option C

LOGICAL RELATION

Each question contains six statements. Choose the set of three statements which are logically related.

1. 1. No actress eats heartily.2. All actresses like food. 3. Some actresses are weight conscious. 4. All men eat heartily. 5. No man is an actor. 6. All men are handsome.
A.1,2,3
B.3,4,2
C.1,4,5
D.6,5,4

Answer: Option C

2. 1. All MBAS without work experience would like to attend training programmes.2. All managers would like to attend training programmes. 3. Some managers are entitled to attend training programmes. 4. Some who qualify as managers are also MBAs. 5. All MBAs are entitled to attend training programmes. 6. Some managers are not MBAs.
A.1,3,4
B.5,4,3
C.4,6,2
D.3,1,4

Answer: Option B

3. 1. All businessmen are rich.2. All businessmen are investors. 3. All businessmen are professionals. 4. All businessmen need money. 5. All professionals need money. 6. All professionals need power.
A.2,3,6
B.4,6,3
C.5,3,4
D.1,2,4

Answer: Option C

4. 1. Some students think about their career.2. All CA aspirants are students. 3. All CA aspirants are hardworking. 4. All CA aspirants think about their career. 5. Some people who think about their career are students. 6. Some students are CA aspirants.
A.1,5,6
B.1,4,6
C.2,3,5
D.4,2,1

Answer: Option D

5. 1. Some top companies are conscious about costs.2. Some high-growth companies are profitable. 3. Some high growth companies are not conscious about costs. 4. All high growth companies are profitble. 5. Some high growth companies are not profitable. 6. All profitable companies are not conscious about costs.
A.1,4,5
B.1,3,5
C.1,3,6
D.1,2,5

Answer: Option B

INFERENCE

Study the statements and the two conclusions and state if:
(A) Only conclusion I follows
(B) Only conclusion II follows
(C) Both conclusions I and II follow
(D) Neither I or II follow


1. Statements: Due to contamination of water a large number of people were admitted to the hospital. The symptoms denoted Malaria.Conclusion:(I). Contamination of water may lead to Malaria(II). Malaria is a disease 3
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D

Answer: Option C

2. Statements: To own a personal imported motor bike one requires an import licenseConclusions:(I). Motor bikes are manufactured in India(II). They can be imported easily 4
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D

Answer: Option D

3. Statements: The average number of students in cities is 40 per teacher, whereas in the villages it is 50. The combined average is 45.Conclusions:(I). The student-teacher ratio in the cities is not satisfactory(II). Student-teacher ratio in cities is higher than that in the villages
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D

Answer: Option D

Study the statements and the two inferences that follow and state if:(A) Only inference I follows(B) Only inference II follows(C) Both inferences I and II follow(D)Neither I or II follow

1. Statements: All monkeys are donkeys. Some monkeys are rabbits(I). Some rabbits are donkeys(II). Some donkeys are rabbits
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D

Answer: Option C

2. Statements: No petal is a plant. No plant is a thorn(I). No thorn is a petal(II). No Petal is thorn
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D

Answer: Option D

3. Statements: No bird is an animal. All birds are insects(I). No insect is animal(II). No animal is insect
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D

Answer: Option D

4. All expectations are liars. All fears are dupes. So(I). All expectations are fears(II). All liars are dupes
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D

Answer: Option D

5. Statements: Every ink is blue. Flowers are blue. So(I)Flower is ink(II)Ink is flower
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D

Answer: Option A

6. Statements: No cat is rat. No rat is dog. So(I)No cat is dog(II)No dog is cat
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D

Answer: Option D

7. Statements: All slaves are masters. All masters are harsh(I). All slaves are harsh(II). All harsh are slaves
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D
Answer: Option A

 
 
 
 
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