Logical Reasoning Questions and Answers

In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give answer

* (A) If only assumption I is implicit

* (B) If only assumption II is implicit

* (C) If either I or II is implicit

* (D) If neither I nor II is implicit

1

Statement: Why don't you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year?

Assumptions:

1. Anthony is not from the same city.

2. Unless invited Anthony will not attend the party.

a

Only assumption I is implicit

b

Only assumption II is implicit

c

Either I or II is implicit

d

Neither I nor II is implicit

correct answer b

Anthony's place of living is not mentioned in the statement. So, I is not implicit. Assumption II follows from the statement and so it is implicit.

In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

2

Statement : It is desirable to put the child in school at the of 5 or so.

Assumptions :
I. At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn.
II. The schools do not admit children after six years of age.

a

Only assumption I is implicit

b

Only assumption II is implicit

c

Either I or II is implicit

d

Both I and II are implicit

correct answer a

Answer: Option 1

Explanation:

Only Assumption I is implicit.

In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

3

Statement : We must settle all the payment due to our suppliers within three working days.

Assumptions :
I. We will always have necessary funds in our account to settle the bills.
II. We are capable of verifying and clearing the bills in less than three working days.

a

Only assumption I is implicit

b

Only assumption II is implicit

c

Neither I or II is implicit

d

Both I and II are implicit

correct answer b,d

Answer: Option 2

Explanation:

It is not necessary that they will always have sufficient money to clear the bills.

In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

4

Statement : The chairman and secretary of the housing society have requested society members to use water economically to help society save on water tax.

Assumptions :
I. Majority of members of society are likely to follow the request.
II. It is desirable to reduce expenditure wherever possible.

a

Only assumption I is implicit

b

Only assumption II is implicit

c

Neither I nor II is implicit

d

Both I and II are implicit

correct answer b

Answer: Option 2

Explanation:

Nothing about the response of society members can be deduced from the statement so I is not implicit.
But II is implicit.

In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

5

Statement : Savita made an application to the bank for a loan of Rs 180000 by mortgaging his house to the bank and promised to repay it in 5 years.

Assumptions:
I. The bank has a practice of granting loans for Rs. 100000 and above.
II. The bank accepts house as collateral security against such loans.

a

Only assumption I is implicit

b

Only assumption II is implicit

c

Neither I nor II is implicit

d

Both I and II are implicit

correct answer d

Answer: Option 4