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Fact 1: All hats have brims. Fact 2: There are black hats and blue hats. Fact 3: Baseball caps are hats. If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact? I. All caps have brims. II. Some baseball caps are blue. III. Baseball caps have no brims.
Options- A. I only
- B. II only
- C. I, II, and III
- D. None of the statements is a fact.
- Correct Answer
- None of the statements is a fact.
ExplanationAll baseball caps have brims, since baseball caps are hats (Fact 3) and all hats have brims (Fact 1). This rules out statement III?but it doesn?t follow that all caps, a category that may include caps that are not baseball caps, have brims (statement I). Statement II cannot be confirmed, either, since it is possible, given the information, that all baseball caps are black.
- 1. Statement: No regular funds have been provided for welfare activities in this year's budget of the factory.
Assumptions:
- The factory does not desire to carry out welfare this year.
- Budgetary provision is necessary for carrying put welfare activities.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
- 2. Statement: The alert villagers caught a group of dreaded dacoits armed with murderous weapons.
Courses of Action:
- The villagers should be provided sophisticated weapons.
- The villagers should be rewarded for their courage and unity.
Options- A. Only I follows
- B. Only II follows
- C. Either I or II follows
- D. Neither I nor II follows
- E. Both I and II follow Discuss
- 3. Statements: Some doctors are fools. Some fools are rich.
Conclusions:
- Some doctors are rich
- Some rich are doctors.
Options- A. Only conclusion I follows
- B. Only conclusion II follows
- C. Either I or II follows
- D. Neither I nor II follows
- E. Both I and II follow Discuss
- 4. Statement: Like a mad man, I decided to follow him.
Assumptions:
- I am not a mad man.
- I am a mad man.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
- 5. Statements: No magazine is cap. All caps are cameras.
Conclusions:
- No camera is magazine.
- Some cameras are magazines.
Options- A. Only conclusion I follows
- B. Only conclusion II follows
- C. Either I or II follows
- D. Neither I nor II follows
- E. Both I and II follow Discuss
- 6. Statement: Should all the practising doctors be brought under Government control so that they get salary from the Government and treat patients free of cost?
Arguments:
- No. How can any country do such an undemocratic thing?
- Yes. Despite many problems, it will certainly help minimize, if not eradicate, unethical medical practices.
Options- A. Only argument I is strong
- B. Only argument II is strong
- C. Either I or II is strong
- D. Neither I nor II is strong
- E. Both I and II are strong Discuss
- 7. Statement: Municipal Corporation has decided to ban the entry of vehicles from sub-urban areas to the main city through main routes during peak hours to avoid traffic congestion.
Assumptions:
- The people of sub-urban areas should not bring their vehicles during peak hours.
- There is no traffic congestion by the vehicles of people residing in the main city.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
- 8. Statement: A warning in a train compartment - "To stop train, pull chain. Penalty for improper use Rs. 500."
Assumptions:
- Some people misuse the alarm chain.
- On certain occasions, people may want to stop a running train.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
- 9. Statement: World Health Organisation has decided to double its assistance to various health programmes in India as per-capita expenditure on health in India is very low compared to many other countries.
Assumptions:
- The enhanced assistance may substantially increase the per-capita expenditure on health in India and bring it on par with other countries.
- The Government funding is less than adequate to provide medical facilities in India.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
- 10. Statement: "In my absence, I request you to look after the affairs of our company." - B tells C.
Assumptions:
- C may not accept the request of B.
- C has the expertise to handle the affairs of the company.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
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Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
The non-provision of funds for welfare activities in the budget clearly indicates the factory's intention to not carry out such activities in the current year. So, I is implicit. Also, welfare activities cannot be carried out in organisations without the allocation of funds for the same in the budget. So, II is also implicit.
Correct Answer: Only II follows
Explanation:
Clearly, I is not practically viable. However, villagers should be rewarded for their courage, to keep up their spirits in future. Thus, II follows.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II follows
Explanation:
Since both the premises are particular, no definite conclusion follows.
Correct Answer: Either I or II is implicit
Explanation:
The words 'Like a mad man' show that either a person is really mad or he is not mad but acted like mad. So, either I or II is implicit.
Correct Answer: Either I or II follows
Explanation:
As discussed above, the conclusion must be particular negative and should not contain the middle term. So, it follows that 'Some cameras are not magazines'. However, I and II involve only the extreme terms and form a complementary pair. Thus, either I or II follows.
Correct Answer: Only argument II is strong
Explanation:
A doctor treating a patient individually can mislead the patient into wrong and unnecessary treatment for his personal gain. So, argument II holds strong. Also, a policy beneficial to common people cannot be termed 'undemocratic'. So, I is vague.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
It is mentioned that entry only through main routes has been banned. So, I is not implicit. Besides, the entry has been banned to reduce the volume of traffic on roads and ease congestion. It could only be done at the entrances to the city and not within the city itself. So, congestion by the city vehicles is unavoidable. Hence, II is also not implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, the penalty is imposed to prevent people from misusing the alarm chain. This means that some people misuse it. So, I is implicit. The alarm chain is provided to stop the running train in times of urgency. So, II is also implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
The fact that WHO has extended its assistance to India implies that government funding here is not adequate. So, II is implicit. Besides, WHO has decided to provide assistance to health programmes in India keeping in mind the considerably low per-capita expenditure on health. So, I is also implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
C's response to B's request cannot be deduced from the statement. So, I is not implicit. Also, B wishes to authorise C to look after the company in his absence. This means that C is capable of handling the affairs. So, II is implicit.
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