Logical Reasoning for the beginners Test 1

Q.1 If there are clouds in the sky and it looks to be raining shortly. Jeany leaves for his office 15 minutes earlier due to bad whether condition on his own motorbike, but he doesn't reach his office in time. Jeremy reaches in time as he goes to office by bus.

Conclutions:

I- Everyone should go to office on buses.

II- Motorcycle is not good to go to offices.

A) I follows

B) II follows

C) Both I and II follows

D) Neither I nor II follows.

Explanation:

The correct answer is D) Neither I nor II follows.

The passage only states that Jeany was late due to riding his motorbike in bad weather, while Jeremy arrived on time by taking the bus. It does not provide enough evidence to support the assumptions that:

I) Everyone should go to office on buses (maybe some people prefer other modes of transportation also)

II) Motorcycle is not good to go to offices (maybe the issue was just the bad weather, not the motorcycle itself. It might have some other issues.)

Thus the passage only presents a specific scenario of transportation, not a general rule or conclusion. Therefore, neither assumption I nor II logically follows from the information provided.

Q.2 Mike studies six hours daily at home except for his college time. His friends spend very little time on their studies. The following conclusions are desirable: 

I- That Mike should not study hard.
II- His friends should also work hard.

A) Only I follows

B) Only II follows

C) Both I and II follow

D) Neither I nor II follow 

The correct answer is B) Only II follows.

The statement "Mike studies six hours daily at home except for his college time" indicates that Mike is already studying hard and exhibiting a significant effort.

The assumption I "That Mike should not study hard" is undesirable because Mike's hard work and dedication to studies are likely beneficial for his academic success.

Assumption II "His friends should also work hard" is desirable because it encourages Mike's friends to adopt a similar work ethic and strive for academic excellence.

Therefore, only Assumption II follows as a desirable conclusion. 

Therefore, only assumption II follows as a desirable conclusion.

Q.3 Ali got First position in the board exam in the secondary examination. Wadood got Second position in the secondary examination. And Majid got Third position in the secondary board examination. The following conclusions are desirable: 

I- Ali will get First Position in the Higher Secondary Examination.
II- Wadood will get the second position in the Higher Secondary Examination. 

A) Only I follows

B) Only II follows

C) Both I and II follow

D) Neither I nor II follow

Explanation:

The correct answer is D) Neither I nor II follow.

The fact that Ali, Wadood, and Majid achieved top positions in the secondary examination does not guarantee their performance in the higher secondary examination. The higher secondary examination is a different assessment, and various factors can influence the outcome, such as:

- Changes in the curriculum or exam format

- Differences in preparation and effort

- New competitors or peers

- Individual growth and development

Therefore, it's not necessarily desirable or likely that Ali will get the First position, Wadood will get the Second position or any specific ranking in the higher secondary examination. The outcome depends on various factors, making it uncertain. 

Thus answer D) is correct 

Q.4 Some cubs of wild animals are seen in such areas where nobody has seen them for the last few years. Their existence has excited the local community. 
Conclusions:

I- Yes. Department of Wildlife should use social media to promote tourism in such areas. 

II- No. Department of Wildlife should provide food to the cubs immediately.

III- Develop and implement a conservation plan to promote the cubs, their mother, and the surrounding ecosystem, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the area.

A) Only I follows

B) Only II follows

C) Neither I nor II follow 

D) Only III follows

Explanation: 

The answer is D) Only III follows

"Conservation efforts", is a comprehensive and long-term approach that prioritises the protection and preservation of the cubs, their mother, and the surrounding ecosystem. 

It involves developing and implementing a tailored conservation plan, addressing potential threats, and ensuring the sustainability of the area. 

This approach not only benefits the wildlife but also contributes to maintaining the health of the ecosystem and the environment. 

Q.5 All the students have not reappeared in the Entry Tests. Some of them have got admission to MBBS and some of them have got admission to some other allied sciences. Conclusions:

I- They should also try to get admission to Information Technology. 

II- They should also try to get admission to the humanities

III- They should not get admission to allied sciences.

A) Only I follows

B) Only II follows

C) Both I and II follow 

D) Only III follows

Explanation: 

The answer is C) Only I and II follow

The fact that some students have gotten admission to MBBS and some to allied sciences clearly suggests that they have explored different fields. 

The conclusion that they should also try to get admission to Information Technology (I) and Humanities (II) is a logical extension of this exploration. It encourages students to consider various fields and opportunities.

However, conclusion III "They should not get admission to allied sciences" is not a desirable conclusion, as allied sciences are also a reasonable field of study, and some students have already gained admission to these programs.

Therefore, both conclusions I and II follow as desirable encouragements to explore various fields, while conclusion III does not follow.

Q.6

All balls are bats

All bats are footballs

All footballs are baseballs

Conclusion:

I-All balls being baseballs is a possibility.

II- Some bats are bats.

A) Only I follows

B) Only II follows

C) Neither I nor II follow 

D) Either I or II follow 

Explanation:

The conclusion "All balls are baseballs" (I) is actually not possible, because the statements only guarantee that all balls are bats, and all bats are footballs, but not all bats are necessarily baseballs (some might be cricket bats, for example).

So, the correct answer is B) Only II follows, as "Some bats are bats" (II) is indeed a trivial truth.

The answer is B) Only II follows 

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