Logical deduction – "clouds go high ⇒ hail": Find the valid consequence. (i) Clouds went high. (ii) It is raining hail. (iii) Clouds went low. (iv) It is not raining hail.
Verbal Reasoning
Logical Deduction
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A(ii) (i)
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B(iii) (ii)
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C(iv) (i)
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D(i) (ii)
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: (i) (ii)
Explanation
Introduction / Context:This is a direct conditional: HighClouds ⇒ Hail. We match antecedent with its consequent.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- (i) being true forces (ii) to be true.
Concept / Approach:Select the pair that shows both occurring together: (i) (ii).
Step-by-Step Solution:
Assume (i): clouds went high.Then (ii): raining hail must be true.Verification / Alternative check:Other statements either contradict or are irrelevant to the stated implication.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They either reverse or negate without support.
Common Pitfalls:Expecting biconditional behavior.
Final Answer:(i) (ii)