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Syllogism and Assumptions 22nd May

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Statements:

All soil are diamonds

No gold is a diamond

Some golds are foils.

Conclusions:

1. No soil is a diamond

2. Some foils are no diamonds

3. some soils are golds

4. Some foils are soil.

a)

Only 1 and 2 follows

b)

Only 2 follows

c)

only 1 and 3 follows

d)

only 1, 3 and 4 follows

2.

Statements:

Some bells are flowers

Some cards are bells

No cards are papers

Conclusion:

1. Some bells are papers

2. Some papers are not bells

3. Some flowers are are cards

4. Some bells are not papers

a)

Only 3 and 4 follows

b)

Only 1 and 2 follows

c)

Only 2 follows

d)

Only 4 follows

3.

Statements:

Some pillows are beds

Some leaders are pillows

All ministers are beds

Conclusions:

1. Some pillows are not beds

2. No pillow is a minister

3. Some leaders are not pillows

4. Some ministers are not pillows

a)

Either 1 or 4 follows

b)

Either 2 or 4 follows

c)

Only 3 follows

d)

Only 2 follows

4.

Statements:

No water is black

All goods are green

All blacks are good

Conclusions:

1. Some greens are not water

2. Some greens are black

3. Some blacks are water

4. Some blacks are green

a)

Only 2 and 4 follows

b)

Only 1,2 and 4 follows

c)

Either 1 or 3 follows

d)

None of these

5.

Statements:

All books are papers

Some papers are pencils

Conclusions:

1. All books are pencils

2. Some books are not pencils

a)

Only 1 follows

b)

Only 2 follows

c)

Either 1 or 2 follows

d)

Neither follows

6.

Statement: The government has decided to allow the shopping complexes to remain open till midnight to reduce crowding of shoppers in these complexes during the weekends.

Assumptions:

1. People may still prefer to shop during the wekends.

2. Many people may now do their shopping leisurely during the late evening hours.

3. The sales of these shopping complexes may increase generating revenue for the Govt.

a)

None is implicit

b)

Only 1 is implicit

c)

Only 2 is implicit

d)

Only 3 is implicit

7.

Statement: The govt. has decided to hike the prices of petrol and diesel by about Rs. 3 per litres to partially reduce the gap between the domestic and international prices.

Assumptions:

1. The oil companies may not be able to absorb the deficit in purchase and sale prices.

2. People may start countrywide agitation against the price hike.

3. The oil companies may not agree with the Govt's decision of marginal price hike.

a)

Only 1 is implicit

b)

Only 2 is implicit

c)

Only 3 is implicit

d)

None of these

8.

Statement: "If you are a first class graduate with at least 65 percent marks, you are eligible to apply for the post of officer in our organization", an advertisement for recruitment of officers.

Assumptions:

1. There may be adequate number of applicants who will fulfill the stipulated educational qualification.

2. Those graduates who have secured less than 65 percent marks may not perform well on the job.

3. Those candidate who have secured 65 percent or more marks in graduation are likely to perform well on the job.

a)

All are implicit

b)

Only 1 and 2 are implicit

c)

Only 1 and 3 are implicit

d)

Only 2 and 3 are implicit

9.

Statement: "If you desire to enjoy the best holidays in Europe, join our exclusive EURO package". An advertisement of a travel agency in an Indian newspaper.

Assumptions: 1. Many Indian travel to European countries to spend their holidays.

2. There are other travel agencies in India which organize holidays-tours to Europe.

3. Many people may still travel to Europe through other travel agencies.

a)

All are implicit

b)

Only 1 and 2 are implicit

c)

Only 1 is implicit

d)

Only 1 and 3 are implicit

10.

Statement: Large number of people affected by the flood gathered at the relief camp for food, water and shelter organized by the State Govt.

Assumptions:

1. The relief camp has enough supplies to provide food and water to the affected people in the area.

2. All those whose houses are submerged can be accommodated in the temporary shelters.

3. Many more affected people are yet to reach the relief camp.

a)

Only 1 is implicit

b)

Only 1 and 2 are implicit

c)

Only 2 is implicit

d)

Only 2 and 3 are implicit

11.

Statements:

Some beggars are leaders

No caps are keys

Some caps are beggars

Conclusions:

1. some caps are leaders

2. some beggars are keys

3. Some caps are not leaders

4. Some beggars are not keys

a)

Either 1 or 3 and 2 follows

b)

Either 2 or 4 and 1 follows

c)

Either 2 or 4 and 3 follows

d)

Either 1 or 3 and 4 follows

12.

Statements:

Some pads are not symbols

All symbols are letters

Some letters are boxes

Conclusions:

1. Some boxes are pads

2. Some pads are not boxes

3. Some pads are not boxes

4. Some symbols are boxes

a)

Only 1 follows

b)

Either 1 or 2 follows

c)

Only 4 follows

d)

Only 3 follows

13.

Statements:

Some toys are pens

Some pens are papers

Some papers are black

Conclusions:

1. All toys are black

2. Some pens are not black

3. No toy is black

4. Some pens are black

a)

None follows

b)

Only either 1 or 4 follows

c)

Only either 1 or 3 and either 2 or 4 follows

d)

None of these

14.

Statements:

some tables are chairs

Some chairs are wheels

Some wheels are boards

Some boards are chalks

Conclusions:

1. some chalks are wheels

2. Some boards are chairs

3. Some wheels are tables

a)

None follows

b)

Only 1 follows

c)

Only 2 follows

d)

Only 2 and 3 follows

15.

Statements:

All threads are walls

All lamps are walls

Some kites are lamps

Some lamps are rays

Conclusions:

1. Some kites are threads

2. Some kites are walls

3. Some lamps are threads

a)

None follows

b)

Only 1 follows

c)

Only 2 follows

d)

Only 1 and 3 follows

16.

Statements:

All spoons are bowls

All bowls are pans

All pans are sticks

All sticks are knives

Conclusions:

1. Some knives are pans

2. Some sticks are bowls

3. Some pans are spoons

a)

Only 1 and 2 follows

b)

Only 2 and 3 follows

c)

All 1,2 and 3 follows

d)

None follows

17.

Statement: Gambling through lotteries is banned by the Central Govt. in all the states with immediate effect.

Conclusions:

1. This may save innocent citizens from getting cheated of their hard earned money.

2. The citizens may not gamble in any other way if the lotteries are banned

a)

Only1 is implicit

b)

Only 2 is implicit

c)

Either 1 or 2 is implicit

d)

Both are implicit

18.

Statement: Govt. has decided to relocate all the factories from the city with immediate effect to reduce pollution

Assumptions:

1. Pollution in the city is being caused only because of the factories

2. People may be able to manage travelling daily to the relocated factories

a)

Only 2 is implicit

b)

Neither is implicit

c)

Either 1 or 2 is implicit

d)

Only 1 is implicit

19.

Statement: Many organizations have switched to online mode of examination

Conclusions:

1. Candidates from all parts of the country may be well-versed in using computers

2. Online mode of examinations helps in recruiting more capable personnel

a)

Only 2 is implicit

b)

Only 1 is implicit

c)

Either 1 or 2 implicit

d)

None is implicit

20.

Statement: The Govt. announced a heavy compensation package for all the victims of the terrorist attacks.

Assumptions:

1. Such incidents of terror may not occur in near future.

2. Compensation may mitigate the anger among the citizens against the current Govt.

a)

Either 1 or 2 implicit

b)

Only 1 is implicit

c)

Neither 1 or 2 implicit

d)

Only 2 is implicit