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