Logical deduction – simple conditional: "If you propose to the government, it will relent." Identify the valid pair. (i) Amit proposed to the government. (ii) Amit relented. (iii) Government relented. (iv) Government did not relent.
Verbal Reasoning
Logical Deduction
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A(i) (iii)
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B(iii) (i)
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C(iv) (ii)
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D(ii) (iv)
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: (i) (iii)
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Let P = "propose to the government" and R = "government relents." The statement is P ⇒ R.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- If P happens, R must happen.
Concept / Approach:We need a pair where P co-occurs with R. (i) (iii) expresses precisely that.
Step-by-Step Solution:
From (i) P is true.Therefore (iii) must be true.Verification / Alternative check:Pairs involving not-relent contradict the rule if P is asserted.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:(iii) (i) flips order. (iv) (ii) and (ii) (iv) are irrelevant or contradictory.
Common Pitfalls:Attaching "Amit relented" to the agent; the statement concerns the government.
Final Answer:(i) (iii)