Statement: Of all the newspapers published in India, 'The Hindu' has the largest number of readers.
Assumptions:
I. The volume of readership of all newspapers in India is known.
II. No newspaper in India other than 'The Hindu' has a large readership.
Important Questions on Logical Reasoning
In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. The candidate has to consider each statement and assumptions that follow and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.
Statement: An Indian beautician is opening a beauty Parlor in New York.
Assumptions:
I. New York lacks beauty Parlors.
II. There are better business prospects in New York.
In the following question, a statement isfollowed by two assumptions I and II. The candidate has to consider each statement and assumptions that follow and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.
Statement: Consult me before taking any decision on investment.
Assumptions:
I. You may take a wrong decision if you don't consult me.
II. It is important to take right decision on investment.
Statement: Should education be given by the government to the people free of charge?
Argument I.Yes, it will help in universalizaiton of education in the country.
Argument II. No, there will be budgetary pressure creating some new problems.
In the following question, a statement is given followed by two arguments.
Statement: Should students study in the early hours of the morning?
Arg.I: Yes, the mind is fresh and alert at that time
Arg.II: No, early risers feel sleepy throughout the day.
In the following question, a statement is given followed by two arguments.
Statement: Should sex education be given in schools?
Arg. I: Yes, it is given in western countries.
Arg. II: No, it is naturally gained when children grow into adolescence.
Arg. I: Yes, it will boost up industrial development leading to more supply of the commodities and low price.
Arg. II: No, it is against Nehru's dream of democratic socialism.
Arg. I: Yes. This will improve the quality of service in Indian Railways and it will be faced with severe competition.
Arg. II: No. The private companies may not agree to operate in the non-profitable sectors.
In the following question, a statement is given followed by two arguments.
Statement: Should school education be made free in India?
Arg. I: Yes. This is the only way to improve the level of literacy.
Arg. II: No. It will add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.
