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- Question
In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. Statement I: All cakes are pastries Statement II: Some bread are cakes Conclusion I: No pastries are bread Conclusion II: Some bread are pastries
Options- A. Only conclusion I follows
- B. Only conclusion II follows
- C. Both conclusions I and II follow
- D. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
- Correct Answer
- Only conclusion II follows
- 1. Mara runs faster than Gail.
Lily runs faster than Mara.
Gail runs faster than Lily.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Options- A. true
- B. false
- C. uncertain Discuss
- 2. Sara lives in a large city on the East Coast. Her younger cousin Marlee lives in the Mid-west in a small town with fewer than 1,000 residents. Marlee has visited Sara several times during the past five years. In the same period of time, Sara has visited Marlee only once.
Options- A. Marlee likes Sara better than Sara likes Marlee.
- B. Sara thinks small towns are boring.
- C. Sara is older than Marlee.
- D. Marlee wants to move to the East Coast. Discuss
- 3. Statement: There has been unprecedented increase in the prices of essential commodities during the past few days due to the strike call given by the transporters association.
Courses of Action:
- The transporters' association should be ordered by the government to immediately withdraw strike call or else they will face severe consequences.
- The government should immediately make alternative arrangements to ensure adequate supply of essential commodities in the market.
- The government should immediately declare the strike illegal and put all those responsible for the strike behind the bars.
Options- A. Only I and II follow
- B. Only II and III follow
- C. Only I and III follow
- D. All follow
- E. None of these Discuss
- 4. Candid is to indirect as honest is to
Options- A. frank
- B. wicked
- C. truthful
- D. untruthful Discuss
- 5. All the trees in the park are flowering trees.
Some of the trees in the park are dogwoods.
All dogwoods in the park are flowering trees.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Options- A. true
- B. false
- C. uncertain Discuss
- 6. Yoga has become a very popular type of exercise, but it may not be for everyone. Before you sign yourself up for a yoga class, you need to examine what it is you want from your fitness routine. If you're looking for a high-energy, fast-paced aerobic workout, a yoga class might not be your best choice.
This paragraph best supports the statement that
Options- A. yoga is more popular than high-impact aerobics.
- B. before embarking on a new exercise regimen, you should think about your needs and desires.
- C. yoga is changing the world of fitness in major ways
- D. yoga benefits your body and mind
- E. most people think that yoga isn't a rigorous form of exercise. Discuss
- 7. Statements: Our securities investments carry market risk. Consult your investment advisor or agent before investing.
Conclusions:
- One should not invest in securities.
- The investment advisor calculates the market risk with certainty.
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
- 8. Statement: "Get rid of your past for future, get our new generation fridge at a discount in exchange of old"- An advertisement.
Assumptions:
- The sales of the new fridge may increase in the coming months.
- People prefer to exchange future with past.
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: An advertisement: If you want to follow the footprints of an ideal leader, wear 'X' brand of shoes.
Assumptions:
- Most people like to become ideal leaders.
- One can't become ideal leader unless one wears X brand of shoes.
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: Money is the root cause of all the problems in a family.
Assumptions:
- Every problem is caused by something.
- There are always some problems in a family.
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
More questions
Correct Answer: false
Explanation:
We know from the first two statements that Lily runs fastest. Therefore, the third statement must be false.
Correct Answer: Sara is older than Marlee.
Explanation:
Since the paragraph states that Marlee is the younger cousin, Sara must be older than Marlee. There is no information to support the other choices.
Correct Answer: Only I and II follow
Explanation:
Clearly, the situation demands that strike be called off, either through warning or negotiations, and till then alternative arrangements be made to retain normalcy in supply of essential commodities. So, both I and II follow. Taking extreme steps (as getting the striking transporters arrested) at the first stage, doesn't seem proper. So, III does not follow.
Correct Answer: untruthful
Explanation:
Candid and indirect refer to opposing traits. Honest and untruthful refer to opposing traits. The answer is not choice a because frank means the same thing as candid.Wicked (choice b) is incorrect because even though it refers to a negative trait, it does not mean the opposite of honest. (Choice c) is incorrect because truthful and honest mean the same thing.
Correct Answer: true
Explanation:
All of the trees in the park are flowering trees, So all dogwoods
in the park are flowering trees.
Correct Answer: before embarking on a new exercise regimen, you should think about your needs and desires.
Explanation:
The second sentence points out that people should examine what they want from a fitness routine before signing up for a new exercise class. There is no evidence to support choice a. Choice c might sound reasonable due to the fact that the paragraph tells us that yoga has become very popular, but this statement is not supported by the information provided in the paragraph. Choices d and e are also not supported since the paragraph doesn't tell us whether yoga is good for both body and mind or what people think about it.
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Explanation:
Investment in securities involves risk. This does not mean that one should not invest in securities. So, I does not follow. Since the statement advises one to consult investment advisor before investing, so II follows.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, the scheme would encourage those owning an old fridge to go for a new one at a reasonable price without the hassles of disposing off the old one. So, I is implicit. Besides, an advertisement highlights that which appeals to masses and which customers crave for. So, II is also implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, the advertisement mentioned here is merely a catchy slogan, and attempt has been made to touch the deep desire of the masses to draw their attention towards the product. So, only I is implicit.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
The statement mentions the cause of family problems and does not deal with all the problems. So, I is not implicit. Also, it is mentioned that money is the cause of family problems. But this does not mean that problems always exist in a family. So, II is also not implicit.
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