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- Question
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: Should people with educational qualification higher than the optimum requirements be debarred from seeking jobs?
Arguments:
- No. It will further aggravate the problem of educated unemployment.
- Yes. It creates complexes among employees and affects the work adversely.
- No. This goes against the basic rights of the individuals.
- Yes. This will increase productivity.
Options- A. Only I and III are strong
- B. All are strong
- C. Only II and IV are strong
- D. Only III is strong
- E. None of these Discuss
- 2. Statement: "Blue tie would help us identify our staff from others." - A suggestion in a company.
Assumptions:
- The company needs to identify its staff.
- Blue tie is the latest fashion.
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
- 3. Statement: "Use Riya cold cream for fair complexion." - An advertisement.
Assumptions:
- People like to use cream for fair complexion.
- People are easily fooled.
- People respond to advertisements.
Options- A. Only I is implicit
- B. Only I and II are implicit
- C. Only II is implicit
- D. Only I and III are implicit
- E. None of these Discuss
- 4. Statements: Only good singers are invited in the conference. No one without sweet voice is a good singer.
Conclusions:
- All invited singers in the conference have sweet voice.
- Those singers who do not have sweet voice are not invited in the conference.
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
- 5. Statement: Should 'computer knowledge' be made a compulsory subject for all the students at secondary school level?
Arguments:
- No, our need is 'bread' for everyone, we cannot follow western models.
- Yes. We cannot compete in the international market without equipping our children with computers.
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
- 6. Statement: Does India need so many plans for development?
Arguments:
- Yes. Nothing can be achieved without proper planning.
- No. Too much time, money and energy is wasted on planning.
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: Should new universities be established in India?
Arguments:
- No. We have still not achieved the target for literacy.
- No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people.
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
- 8. Statement: Should India become a permanent member of UN's Security Council?
Arguments:
- Yes. India has emerged as a country which loves peace and amity.
- No. Let us first solve problems of our own people like poverty, malnutrition.
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
- 9. Statement: It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 or so.
Assumptions:
- At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn.
- The schools do not admit children after six years of age.
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. Statements: In India, more emphasis should be placed on areas such as agriculture, engineering and technology instead of basic and pure sciences.
Conclusions:
- India has achieved sufficient progress in basic and pure sciences.
- In the past, the productivity factor in our economy was neglected.
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
More questions
Correct Answer: Only III is strong
Explanation:
The issue discussed in the statement is nowhere related to increase in unemployment, as the number of vacancies filled in will remain the same. Also, in a working place, it is the performance of the individual that matters and that makes him more or less wanted, and not his educational qualifications. So, neither I nor II holds strong. Besides, the needs of a job are laid down in the desired qualifications for the job. So, recruitment of more qualified people cannot augment productivity. Thus, IV also does not hold strong. However, it is the right of an individual to get the post for which he fulfils the eligibility criteria, whatever be his extra merits. Hence, argument III holds strong.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, the suggestion is given for providing a method of identification. This means that the staff needs to be identified. So, I is implicit. The statement does not mention anything about the fashion. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Only I and III are implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I follows from the statement and so it is implicit. II is vague and so it is not implicit. Also, advertisements are given with the hope that people would know the qualities of the product and buy it. So, III is implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II follow
Explanation:
The statement asserts that a good singer always has a sweet voice and only good singers are invited in the conference. This implies that all those invited in the conference have sweet voice and those who do not have sweet voice are not invited. So, both I and II follow.
Correct Answer: Only argument II is strong
Explanation:
Nowadays, computers have entered all walks of life and children need to be prepared for the same. So, argument II is strong. Argument I holds no relevance.
Correct Answer: Only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Before indulging in new development programme it is much necessary to plan the exact target, policies and their implementation and the allocation of funds which shows the right direction to work. So, argument I holds strong. Also, planning ensures full utilization of available resources and funds and stepwise approach towards the target. So, spending a part of money on it is no wastage. Thus, argument II is not valid.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Clearly, instead of improving upon higher education, increasing the literacy rate should be heeded first. So, argument I holds. Also, more number of universities will produce more degree holders with the number of jobs remaining the same, thus increasing unemployment. So, argument II also holds strong.
Correct Answer: Only argument I is strong
Explanation:
A peace-loving nation like India can well join an international forum which seeks to bring different nations on friendly terms with each other. So, argument I holds strong. Argument II highlights a different aspect. The internal problems of a nation should not debar it from strengthening international ties. So, argument II is vague.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Since the statement talks of putting the child in school at the age of 5, it means that the child is mentally prepared for the same at this age. So, I is implicit. But nothing about admission after 6 years of age is mentioned in the statement. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Explanation:
That more emphasis should be laid on productivity areas instead of sciences does not mean that the country has achieved sufficient progress in sciences. But it implies that productivity factor was previously being neglected. So, II follows while I does not.
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