Statement and Conclusions - Quiz

Question 1

Directions for questions 1 to 6: Each question has a main statement followed by four statements labeled A,B,C and D. Choose the ordered pair of statements where the first statement implies the second, and the two statements are logically consistent with the main statement.

The cheetah drinks Coke only if the bear drinks Pepsi.
(A) The cheetah drinks Coke.
(B) The cheetah does not drink Coke.
(C) The bear does not drink Pepsi.
(D) The bear drinks Pepsi.

Accepted Answer

AD

Answer

CD

Answer

BA

Answer

DB

Question 2

Directions for questions 1 to 6: Each question has a main statement followed by four statements labeled A,B,C and D. Choose the ordered pair of statements where the first statement implies the second, and the two statements are logically consistent with the main statement.

Unless you catch the thief, the robberies will not stop.
(A) The thief has been caught.
(B) The robberies have stopped.
(C) The thief has not been caught.
(D) The robberies have not stopped.

Accepted Answer

CD

Answer

AC

Answer

BC

Answer

DA

Question 3

Directions for question 10: In each of the following questions, two or more statements are given under P and Q, respectively. These statements are followed by one inference each. On the basis of the statements, mark one of the following choices.
 
P. Some philosophers are wise. All philosophers are human beings. Therefore, all human beings are wise.
Q. Some philosophers are wise.  Some human beings are philosophers. Therefore, all human beings are wise.

Accepted Answer

P and Q&rsquo;s conclusions are both incorrect.

Answer

Only P&rsquo;s conclusion is correct.

Answer

Only Q&rsquo;s conclusion is correct.

Answer

P and Q&rsquo;s conclusions are both correct.

Question 4

Directions for questions 7 to 9:  Each question below consists of a main statement followed by four numbered statements. From the numbered statements, select the one that logically follows the main statement.

If Ramesh leaves his job, then he will join an MBA course or an MCA course.

Accepted Answer

Ramesh has joined neither an MBA course nor an MCA course implies that he has not left his job.

Answer

Ramesh has not left his job implies that he will not join an MBA course and he will join an MCA course.

Answer

Ramesh has not joined an MBA course or an MCA course implying that he has not left his job.

Answer

Ramesh has not left his job implying that he will join an MBA course and he will join an MCA course.

Question 5

Directions for questions 1 to 6: Each question has a main statement followed by four statements labeled A,B,C and D. Choose the ordered pair of statements where the first statement implies the second, and the two statements are logically consistent with the main statement.

The minister is not re-elected if the Chief Minister is not re-elected.
(A) The minister is re-elected.
(B) The minister is not re-elected.
(C) The Chief Minister is not re-elected.
(D) The Chief Minister is re-elected.

Accepted Answer

AD

Answer

CA

Answer

BD

Answer

BA

Question 6

Directions for questions 7 to 9:  Directions for questions 7 to 9:  Each question below consists of a main statement followed by four lettered statements. From the lettered statements, A-D, select the one that logically follows the main statement.
If it is a Sunday, then on that day, there is no college and I go to Church.

Accepted Answer

Both B and C.

Answer

If there is no college and I do not go to Church, then that day is a Sunday.

Answer

If there is college and I do not go to Church, then that day is not a Sunday.

Answer

If there is no college or I do go to Church, then that day is a Sunday.

Question 7

Directions for questions 7 to 9:  Each question below consists of a main statement followed by four numbered statements. From the numbered statements, select the one that logically follows the main statement.

Whenever Arpita&rsquo;s father is in town, she does not attend college and goes to her uncle&rsquo;s house.

Accepted Answer

Both (1) and (3) above.

Answer

If Arpita has not abstained from college or she has not gone to her uncle&rsquo;s house, it means that her father is not in town.

Answer

If Arpita has not abstained from college but her father is in town, then she will definitely go to her uncle&rsquo;s house.

Answer

If Arpita has abstained from college but she has not gone to her uncle&rsquo;s house, it means that her father is not in town.

Question 8

Directions for questions 1 to 6: Each question has a main statement followed by four statements labeled A,B,C and D. Choose the ordered pair of statements where the first statement implies the second, and the two statements are logically consistent with the main statement.
 
Either the computer mouse is made by Logitech, or it is made by HP.
(A) The computer mouse is made by Logitech
(B) The computer mouse is not made by HP
(C) The computer mouse is not made by Logitech
(D) The computer mouse is made by HP

Accepted Answer

BA

Answer

AB

Answer

DC

Answer

AD

Question 9

Directions for questions 1 to 6: Each question has a main statement followed by four statements labeled A,B,C and D. Choose the ordered pair of statements where the first statement implies the second, and the two statements are logically consistent with the main statement.

Either the state is reeling under drought, or it is affected by a famine.

(A) The state is reeling under drought.
(B) The state is affected by famine.
(C) The state is not reeling under drought.
(D) The state is affected by famine.

Accepted Answer

CB

Answer

AD

Answer

BA

Answer

DC

Question 10

Directions for questions 1 to 6: Each question has a main statement followed by four statements labeled A,B,C and D. Choose the ordered pair of statements where the first statement implies the second, and the two statements are logically consistent with the main statement.

If the leviathan is big then the dinosaur is gentle.
(A) The leviathan is big.               
(B) The leviathan is not big.
(C) The dinosaur is gentle. 
(D) The dinosaur is not gentle.

Accepted Answer

DB

Answer

CD

Answer

BA

Answer

BC

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