Statement Based Reasoning

Directions: Sometimes we conclude about characteristics of a general phenomenon by studying or analyzing characteristics of a particular phenomenon. Below are given such inductive arguments. The generalization is given first, followed by a particular statement. You have to find out whether the numbered particular statement strongly confirms, vaguely hints, contradicts, or is irrelevant to the generalisation. Read the question below and answer accordingly.

Generalisation: Expensive clothes are always made of natural fabrics.

1. I have never seen a $500 men`s suit made of polyester or other synthetic material.
2. I sometimes see silk blouses at very low prices. What type of support does statement 1 provide for this generalization?

Directions: Sometimes we conclude about characteristics of a general phenomenon by studying or analyzing characteristics of a particular phenomenon. Below are given such inductive arguments. The generalization is given first, followed by a particular statement. You have to find out whether the numbered particular statement strongly confirms, vaguely hints, contradicts, or is irrelevant to the generalisation. Read the question below and answer accordingly.

Generalisation: Predatory animals have eyes in the front of their heads, with overlapping visual fields.

1. All felines have eyes in front of their heads.
2. Horses have eyes on the sides of their heads, with visual fields that do not overlap. What type of support does statement (I) provide for this generalisation?

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider each statement and assumption that follows and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement. Give answer (1) if only I is implicit; (2) if only II is implicit; (3) if both I and II are implicit; (4) if neither I nor II is implicit.

Statement: If water pollution continues at its present rate, it will eventually make oxygen molecules unavailable to water plants. Assumptions: I. Water pollution affects the growth of water plants. II. Water pollution reduces the availability of oxygen in water.

Directions: The question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.

Statement: The dolphin population in India has been decreasing sharply over the past few years. Courses of Action: I. Dolphins should be declared an endangered species and be bred in aquariums or protected areas. II. Locals should be enlisted to protect dolphins.

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Directions: Sometimes we conclude about characteristics of a general phenomenon by studying or analyzing characteristics of a particular phenomenon. Below are given such inductive arguments. The generalization is given first, followed by a particular statement. You have to find out whether the numbered particular statement strongly confirms, vaguely hints, contradicts, or is irrelevant to the generalisation. Read the question below and answer accordingly.Generalisation: A red sun in the evening means good weather the next day.

1. The prevailing winds come from the west.
2. The sun was red last night but it`s raining today. What type of support does statement 1 provide for this generalization?

Directions: Sometimes we conclude about characteristics of a general phenomenon by studying or analyzing characteristics of a particular phenomenon. Below are given such inductive arguments. The generalization is given first, followed by a particular statement. You have to find out whether the numbered particular statement strongly confirms, vaguely hints, contradicts, or is irrelevant to the generalisation. Read the question below and answer accordingly.

Generalisation: Nuclear power is a relatively safe method of generating energy.

1. Nuclear plants in the US have not caused a single death.
2. Many people are frightened of nuclear plants. What type of support does statement 2 provide for this generalization?

Directions: The question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.

Statement: Cell phone users have found that tariff plans are not as attractive as promoted by telecom companies and complained to regulatory authority about the same. Courses of Action: I. The regulatory authority should direct telecom companies to be transparent on the tariff structure of all plans. II. The government should restrict the number of telecom companies operating in the country.

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Directions: The question below consists of a statement which is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action with regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: A number of children in the local schools have fallen ill after the consumption of their subsidised tiffin provided by the school authority. Courses of action: I. The tiffin facility of all schools should be discontinued with an immediate effect. II. The government should implement a system to certify the quality of tiffin provided by the school.

Directions: The question below consists of a statement which is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action with regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.

Statement: Heavy rains hit the state during October, just before the State Assembly elections and caused heavy damage to the standing crops in most parts of the state. Courses of action: I. Elections should be postponed to give the candidates the opportunity to campaign. II. The government should announce a relief package for those who are affected.

Directions: The question below consists of a statement which is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action with regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.

Statement: An increasing number of graduates produced by Indian universities is unemployable. Courses of action: I. Colleges and institutes of higher learning should be given greater autonomy to decide the course content. II. World class foreign universities should be encouraged to set up campuses in India.

Directions: In the question below are given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.Statement: Many school children died in few accidents caused due to poor maintenance of school buses during the last few months. Courses of action : I. The government should set up an expert group to inspect the condition of school buses to avoid such accidents. II. The government should suspend the license of all the school buses till these buses are properly checked.

Directions: In the question below are given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: Many customers complained to the manager of the local branch of the bank against the highhandedness of the bank employees while dealing with the customers. Courses of action: I. The bank management should immediately suspend all the employees of the branch and deploy a different set of employees. II. The bank management should ask for a report from the manager of the branch for taking necessary steps.

Directions: In the question below are given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement: The cricketing body decided to hold the final match of the tournament in the biggest stadium of the country which can accommodate above one lakh spectators. Assumptions: I. Most of the tickets may be sold resulting into huge income for the cricketing body. II. Most of the spectators may prefer to watch the match on TV at their homes rather than going to the stadium.

Directions: In the question below are given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement: The local hospital put up a notice board at the main entrance stating that the hospital will carry out free check up for detecting cancer for the people staying in the locality. Assumptions: I. Large number of people living in the locality may avail the free check up facility offered by the hospital. ll. Hospital staff deployed for the purpose may be able to cope up with the rush of people for check up.

Directions: In the question below are given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: A very large number of recently recruited officers left the Bank after attending the training programme on branch Banking operations conducted by the bank. Courses of action: l. The bank should take a bond of at least two years from each newly recruited officer before putting them into the training programme. II. The bank should conduct the training programme at least one year after the newly recruited officers joined the bank.