Everyday Logic – Deduction from a social practice Premises: • During Puja days, people visit those houses where Puja is performed, even without invitation. • Manmohan visited the house of his colleague Keshav during Puja days. What can be reasonably concluded?
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AKeshav had invited Manmohan for some other function.
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BManmohan, being very religious, went uninvited for personal reasons only.
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CPuja was performed at Keshav’s house.
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DManmohan was formally invited by Keshav.
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ENone of the above.
Answer
Correct Answer: Puja was performed at Keshav’s house.
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Many reasoning questions draw conclusions from customary social practices. Here, the custom states that people visit houses where Puja is performed during the festival days, even if they are not invited. We are told that Manmohan visited Keshav’s house during these days.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Practice: People visit houses that conduct Puja during Puja days.
- Fact: Manmohan visited Keshav’s house during Puja days.
- No other invitation details are provided.
Concept / Approach:Adopt a most-plausible causal inference: The visit, given the norm, signals that the destination house is conducting Puja. While the premise is a general tendency, exam reasoning treats it as the best supported conclusion absent contrary evidence.
Step-by-Step Solution:
From the practice, visits are associated with houses performing Puja.Manmohan’s visit occurs during the same period.Therefore, the reasonable conclusion is that Keshav’s house had Puja.Verification / Alternative check:
If Keshav’s house had no Puja, the typical reason to visit (per the premise) is missing. The given data point toward Puja being the motive.Why Other Options Are Wrong:
A and D: Introduce invitation facts not given.B: Adds personal religiosity; not in evidence.E: Incorrect because C is supported.Common Pitfalls:
Demanding absolute certainty when the question seeks the best supported inference.Final Answer:Puja was performed at Keshav’s house.