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- Question
Lou observes that if flight 409 is canceled, then the manager could not possibly arrive in time for the meeting. But the flight was not canceled. Therefore, Lou concludes, the manager will certainly be on time. Evelyn replies that even if Lou's premises are true, his argument is fallacious. And therefore, she adds, the manager will not arrive on time after all. Which of the following is the strongest thing that we can properly say about this discussion?
Options- A. Evelyn is mistaken in thinking Lou's argument to be fallacious, and so her own conclusion is unwarranted.
- B. Evelyn is right about Lou's argument, but nevertheless her own conclusion is unwarranted.
- C. Both A and B
- D. None
- Correct Answer
- Evelyn is right about Lou's argument, but nevertheless her own conclusion is unwarranted.
ExplanationOnly option b will be apt among all the statements above
- 1. 435, 354, 282, 219, 165?
Options- A. 103
- B. 112
- C. 120
- D. 130 Discuss
- 2. Statement
Mohan requested his mother to arrange for food for about thirty persons as he invited all his friends to celebrate his birthday.
Assumption
I Most of Mohan's friends may come to his house on his birthday.
II. There may not be more than thirty who may attend Mohan's birthday party.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. if both Assumption I and II are implicit Discuss
- 3. 'Sports' is related to 'Logo' in the same way as 'Nation' is related to
Options- A. Emblem
- B. Animal
- C. Ruler
- D. Anthem Discuss
- 4. In a garden, there are 10 rows and 12 columns of mango trees. The distance between the two trees is 2 metres and a distance of one metre is left from all sides of the boundary of the garden. The length of the garden is
Options- A. 20 m
- B. 22 m
- C. 24 m
- D. 26 m Discuss
- 5. The main work of Rajya ( State ) is to formulate the law
Options- A. Never
- B. Sometimes
- C. Always
- D. Generally Discuss
- 6. Find the odd one out:
Options- A. Deck
- B. Quay
- C. Stern
- D. Bow Discuss
- 7. Pen : Pencil : Rubber
Options- A. Page
- B. Cell
- C. Pillow
- D. TV Discuss
- 8. Which one of the following is correct?
Options- A. B, H, A, E are in the same group
- B. B, H, C, E are in the same group
- C. F, G, C, A are in the same group
- D. F, G, D, A are in the same group Discuss
- 9. All the information in the results given above can be derived from which of the following groups of statements?
Options- A. Statements I, II and III
- B. Statements I, III and IV
- C. Statements I, II and V
- D. Statements I, II, III and IV Discuss
- 10. Statement
Should 'literacy' be the minimum criterion for becoming a voter in India?
Arguments
I.No, mere literacy is no guarantee of political maturity of an individual.
II. Yes , illiteracy people are less likely to make politically wiser decisions of voting for a right candidate or party.
III.No, voting is the constitutional right of every citizen.
Options- A. None is stong
- B. I and III are strong
- C. III is strong
- D. II and III are strong Discuss
More questions
Correct Answer: 120
Explanation:
The given series is -
(9 x 9), - (9 x 8), - (9 x 7), - (9 x 6), - (9 x 5)
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit because without this assumption Mohan would not have said to prepare food for almost all his friends. Assumption II is invalid as about 30 implies "nearly 30, may be a few less, may be a few more."
Correct Answer: Emblem
Explanation:
The symbol 'Logo' is related to 'Sport'. Likewise 'Emblem' is related to a 'Nation'.
Correct Answer: 24 m
Explanation:
There are 11 gapes between the two corner trees (11 x 2) metres and 1 metre on each side is left.
Therefore Length = (22 + 2) m = 24 m.
Correct Answer: Never
Explanation:
NA
Correct Answer: Quay
Explanation:
Rest are parts of a ship.
Correct Answer: Page
Explanation:
All are stationery goods.
Correct Answer: B, H, A, E are in the same group
Explanation:
option (a) is correct
Correct Answer: Statements I, II, III and IV
Explanation:
According to the question,
P > Q. S > R
T is least effective Q = R, S > Q
? S/P > Q = R > T
Statement V is not required.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
It cannot be said that is literate person has all round knowledge of politics. So, Argument I is strong. IIIiterate person can easily be misled on various factors but voting is also a constitutional right of every citizen. So, Arguments II and III are also strong.
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