Logical Reasoning
29 solved SSC CGL Reasoning previous year questions on Logical Reasoning, each with the correct answer and a full explanation.
Q1
Consider the given statement/s to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement. Statement: Laugh and the world will laugh with you. Assumptions: I. People generally laugh. II. Laughter symbolises happiness.
✓ Correct answer: b) Only assumption II is implicit
ExplanationStatement: Laugh and the world will laugh with you.This suggests that laughter is contagious or that people tend to respond to laughter positively.Evaluating the Assumptions: Assumption I: "People generally laugh." The statement does not indicate whether people generally laugh.It only suggests that if you laugh, others might laugh with you.This assumption is not necessarily true based on the given statement.Assumption II: "Laughter symbolizes happiness." The statement implies that laughter is a positive reaction, which is often associated with happiness.This assumption is reasonable and valid because laughter is generally seen as a sign of joy.Hence, Only assumption II is implicit is the correct answer.
Q2
Consider the given statement/s to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement. Statement: If he works hard he will be successful in life. Conclusions: I. He is a hard worker. Conclusions: II. Hard work pays
✓ Correct answer: c) Only II follows
ExplanationLet's analyze carefully.Statement: If he works hard, he will be successful in life.This is a conditional statement — it tells us what will happen if he works hard.It does not say whether he actually works hard or not.Conclusion I: He is a hard worker.This does not follow, because the statement never says he does work hard — only what would happen if he did.So, ❌ Conclusion I does not follow.Conclusion II: Hard work pays.This is consistent with the statement — the statement implies that working hard leads to success, i.e., hard work pays.So, ✅ Conclusion II follows.Hence, Only II follows is the correct answer.
Q3
In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should songs be eliminated from Indian movies. Argument I: Yes, Hollywood movies are hit despite having no songs. Argument II : No, songs help increase length of the movie.
✓ Correct answer: d) If neither I nor II is strong.
ExplanationIn this question, according to the given statement, we have to find if any or both augments are strong.Given Statement : Should songs be eliminated from Indian movies.The success of a Hollywood movie without songs does not guarantee a hit for Bollywood movies if songs are removed.So, this argument is not strong.Similarly, The duration of a movie does not determine its success.So, this argument is not strong.So, according to the statement given neither of the argument given is strong here.Hence, the correct answer is If neither I nor II is strong.
Q4
In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should eating paan at public places be made punishable? Argument I : Yes, people eat pan and spit and makes public places dirty. Argument II : No, Indians love paan.
✓ Correct answer: a) If only argument I is strong.
ExplanationHere we have to find the which of given arguments, if any, is a strong argument from these 2 arguments So let's go through both the arguments according to the statement given.Statement:- Should eating paan at public places be made punishable?Arguments I- The first argument states the people's spit in public places which makes it dirty, that represents data which is crucial to the outcome of the statement, thus it is a strong argument.Arguments II- But the second argument is weak because in India people love paan and it also does not confirm that eating pan still not confirm if the public place would made dirty or not so it makes this argument weak.Thus, only argument I is strong.Hence, the correct answer is Option A.
Q5
In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, 1 and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should mango export be banned to bring down domestic prices? Argument I : Yes, environmentalists and dieticians too encourage eating only local fruits. Argument II : No, exports bring in valuable foreign currency. Options:
✓ Correct answer: b) if only argument II is strong.
ExplanationIn the question: Two arguments for a statement are given .We have to check whether these arguments are strong .For an argument to be strong , it should directly answer the problem .The given statement can not be strongly supported by argument I. Argument I is not strong because the opinion of environmentalists and dieticians won’t have any impact on the export of goods.The given statement can be strongly supported by argument II.Argument II is strong because it explains that the impact on the export of goods will bring in valuable foreign currency by which it can be decided whether the export of mangoes should be banned or not .So , only argument II is strong .Hence , “ if only argument II is strong “ is the correct answer.
Q6
In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should zoos be closed down? Argument I : Yes, imprisoning animals is a crime. Argument II : No, it is fine if some animals are kept in captivity for sake of entertainment.
✓ Correct answer: a) if only argument I is strong.
ExplanationWe have been given a statement and two arguments in this question, we have to find out which argument is stronger by considering those statements and arguments.Argument I is strong because all animals should be left to live freely in their own environment.Many animals in zoos die from diseases caused by unsuitable climate, use of drugs and sedatives, unrecognized parasites, and contact with humans.Argument II is not strong because we have no right to harm animals for entertainment.So, according to the statement given only argument 1 is correct.Hence, only argument I is strong is the correct answer.
Q7
In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should street lights be switched off after midnight? Argument I : No, statistics show that crime and accidents increase if street lights are switched off. Argument II : Yes, few vehicles ply after midnight, expensive electricity will be wasted.
✓ Correct answer: a) if only argument I is strong.
ExplanationHere, we have to find the correct argument that is strong as per the given statement.Given Statement : Should street lights be switched off after midnight?Let’s check both arguments one by one.Argument I : No, statistics show that crime and accidents increase if street lights are switched off.The first argument is strong if lights are switched off after midnight, then it can result in increased crime and accidents and it directly impacts people's lives.Argument II : Yes, few vehicles ply after midnight, and expensive electricity will be wasted.The second argument is not strong there are other ways to save electricity, the government and locals can take another step to save electricity, but switching off the street after midnight is not good for the public.So, after analyzing both arguments we conclude that Argument 1 is correct.Hence, only argument I is strong is the correct answer.
Q8
In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement: Should speed breakers be banned? Argument I. Yes, data shows that number of accidents increase after putting the speed breakers. Argument II. No, it teaches fast drivers a lesson.
✓ Correct answer: a) if only argument I is strong.
ExplanationIn the question: Two arguments for a statement are given .We have to check whether these arguments are strong .For an argument to be strong , it should directly answer the problem .The given statement can be strongly supported by argument I. Because as per data number of accidents have increased after putting speed breaker , so they should be banned .Hence , argument I is strong.The given statement can not be strongly supported by argument II.Argument II is not a strong one as the purpose of speed breakers is not to teach any lesson to drivers but to make them slow down.So , only argument I is strong .Hence , “ if only argument I is strong “ is the correct answer.
Q9
Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All teachers are painters. Some painters are rich. Conclusions: I. All painters are teachers. II. Some rich are not painters.
✓ Correct answer: b) Neither conclusion I nor II follows
ExplanationThe possible venn diagram is: I. All painters are teachers. - False(As, all teachers are painters.it is possible but not definite.) II.Some rich are not painters. - False(As, some rich are painter.In a positive statement the negative conclusion will always be false.) Neither conclusion I nor II follows Hence, Option B is the correct answer.
Q10
Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: No grass is a flower. All flowers are trees. Conclusions: I. Some trees are flowers. II. Some trees are grasses. III. No tree is a grass.
✓ Correct answer: b) Either conclusions II or III, and I follow
ExplanationAccording to the given statement the possible venn diagram is as: Now from the conclusion I. Some trees are flowers. [True → As all flower are trees] II.Some trees are grasses. [False → No direct relation between trees and grasses] III.No tree is a grass. [False → No direct relation between trees and grasses] Here conclusion II and III are complimentary pairs.Hence, Either conclusions II or III, and I follow is the correct answer.
Q11
Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All owls are parrots. Some parrots are crows. Conclusions: I. No owl is a crow. II. All parrots are owls. III. Some owls are crows.
✓ Correct answer: c) Either conclusion I or III follows
ExplanationAccording to the given statement the possible venn diagram is as: Now from the conclusion I. No owl is a crow. [False → No direct relation between owl and crow.] II.All parrots are owls.[False → As all owls are parrot.] III.Some owls are crows. [False → No direct relation between owls and crows.] Conclusion I and conclusion III are complimenary.Hence, Either conclusion I or III follows is the correct answer.
Q12
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is thre, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements:1. All prizes are medals.2. Some prizes are certificates. Conclusions: I. Some certificates are prizes. II. Some medals are prizes. III. Some certificates are medals.
✓ Correct answer: c) All conclusions I, II and III follow
ExplanationHere in this question, 2 statements along with 3 conclusions are given.On the basis of these statements we have to conclude if the given conclusions are followed or not.The given statements can be understood by the following venn diagram.As per the first statement- All prizes are medals.After including the second statement in the above venn diagram, The final venn diagram will be shown like below-1. All prizes are medals.2. Some prizes are certificates.As per the final venn diagram we will conclude one by one- Let’s check all the conclusions one by one to identify the answer:-1. Some certificates are prizes- Some certificates are definitely the prizes as shown above by the venn diagram.So conclusion 1 follows. | | SSC2. Some medals are prizes- Some medals are definitely prizes as shown above.Conclusion 2 follows.3. Some certificates are medals- Some certificates are definitely medals as shown above.Conclusion 3 follows.So it is clear that all conclusions I, II and III follow.Hence, All conclusions I, II and III follow is the correct answer.
Q13
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the statements. Statements:1. All books are magazines.2. Some books are novels. Conclusions: I. Some magazines are books. II. No magazine is a book. III. No novel is a magazine. IV. Some novels are books.
✓ Correct answer: b) Only conclusions I and IV follow.
ExplanationHere in this question, 2 statements along with 4 conclusions are given.On the basis of these statements we have to conclude if the given conclusions are followed or not.As per the first statement- All books are magazines After including the second statement in the above venn diagram, The final venn diagram will be shown like below-1. All books are magazines.2. Some books are novels.Conclusions:-1. Some magazines are books.- Some magazines are definitely books as shown above by the venn diagram.So conclusion 1 follows.2. No magazine is a book-- Some magazines are definitely books as shown above by the venn diagram.So conclusion 2 does not follow.3. No novel is a magazine.- Some novels are definitely magazines as shown above.Conclusion 3 does not follow.4. Some novels are books -Some novels are definitely books as shown above.Conclusion 4 follows.So it is clear that conclusions I and IV follow. | | SSC Hence, Only conclusions I and IV follow is the correct answer.
Q14
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All polygons are angles. All angles are diagonals. All cones are cubes. All cubes are decagons. No diagonal is a cube. Conclusions: I. Some diagonals are polygons. II. All diagonals are decagons. III. No polygon is a cone. IV. Some cubes are angles.
✓ Correct answer: d) Both conclusions 1 and III follow
ExplanationWe have been given two or three statements in the given question, according to those statements we have to make a venn diagram and from that venn diagram we have to check the conclusion that which conclusion is true or false.The least possible Venn – diagram will be: Conclusions: I. Some diagonals are polygons – It is a definite case, hence true.II.All diagonals are decagons – It is not a definite case, hence false.III.No polygons is a cone – It is a definite case, hence true.IV.Some cubes are angles – It is not a definite case, hence false.Thus only I and III follow.Hence, “Both conclusions I and III follow” is the correct answer.
Q15
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: No bank is an office. All offices are stalls. Conclusions: I. No bank is a stall. II. No stall is a bank. III. Some stalls are offices. IV. All the stalls are offices.
✓ Correct answer: c) Only conclusion III follows
ExplanationWe have been given two or three statements in the given question, according to those statements we have to make a venn diagram and from that venn diagram we have to check the conclusion that which conclusion is true or false.The least possible Venn-diagram will be: Conclusions: I. No bank is a stall – It is not a definite case, hence false.II.No stall is a bank - It is not a definite case, hence false.III.Some stalls are offices - It is a definite case, hence true.IV.All the stalls are offices – It is not a definite case, hence false.So, only conclusions III follows.Hence, “Only conclusion III follows” is the correct answer.
Q16
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the inform ation given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements.1. All rugs are blankets.2. All blankets are pillows.3. Some blankets are frames. Conclusions: I. All pillows are rugs. II. Some pillows are rugs. III. All rugs are frames
✓ Correct answer: a) Onty conclusion II follows
ExplanationWe have been given two or three statements in the given question, according to those statements we have to make a venn diagram and from that venn diagram we have to check the conclusion that which conclusion is true or false.The minimum possible venn diagram:- Conclusions: I. All pillows are rugs = false II.Some pillows are rugs = true III.All rugs are frames = false Hence, “Only conclusion II follows” is the correct answer.
Q17
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: No guest is trained. All trained are employees. Some employees are tall. Conclusions: I. Some tall are trained. II. Some employees are trained. III. No tall is a guest.
✓ Correct answer: a) Only conclusion II follows
ExplanationWe have been given two statements in the given question, according to those statements we have to make a venn diagram and from that venn diagram we have to check the conclusion that which conclusion is true or false.The least possible Venn-diagram will be: Conclusions: I. Some tall are trained – It is not a definite case, hence false.II.Some employees are trained – It is a definite case, hence true.III.No tall is a guest – It is not a definite case, hence false.Thus, only conclusion II follows.Hence, "Only conclusion II follows" is the correct answer.
Q18
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: No police officer is a doctor. Some doctors are specialists. All engineers are doctors. Conclusions: I. Some engineers are police officers. II. No engineer is a police officer. III. Some doctors are engineers.
✓ Correct answer: d) Only conclusions II and III follow.
ExplanationAccording to the question the possible venn diagram is as: Now from the conclusions: I. Some engineers are police officers [False It is not a definite case it is case of possibility] II.No engineer is a police officer [True We can see from venn diagram No engineer is a police officer.] III.Some doctors are engineers [True We can see from venn diagram all engineers are doctor then we can say that some doctors will be engineers] Hence, Only conclusions II and III follow is the correct answer.
Q19
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All bats are birds. Some rats are bats. Conclusions: I. Some rats are birds. II. Some birds are bats. III. All rats are bats.
✓ Correct answer: b) Only conclusion I and II follows
ExplanationAccording to the given statements the best possible diagram is as follows: We can see that, Some rats are birds: It is a true statement.Some birds are bats: It is a true statement.All rats are bats: It is not true.Hence, option B is the correct answer.
Q20
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All employees are tax-payers. Some employees are farmers. Some farmers are doctors. Conclusions: I. No farmer is a tax-payer. II. Some farmers are tax-payers.
✓ Correct answer: a) Only conclusion II follows
ExplanationAccording to the statement the possible venn diagram is as: Now from the conclusion I. No farmer is a tax-payer. [False Between farmer and tax-payer no any negative relation so it will be wrong conclusion.] II.Some farmers are tax-payers. [True We can see from venn diagram the relation between farmers and tax-payer of some.] Hence, Only conclusion II follows is the correct answer.
Q21
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All fruits are leaves. Some mangoes are rotten. All rotten are fruits. Conclusions: I. Some leaves are rotten. II. Some mangoes are fruits. III. All leaves are either rotten or mangoes.
✓ Correct answer: d) Only conclusions I and II follow
ExplanationPossible Diagram – Conclusions – I. Some leaves are rotten – It is a definite case, hence true.II.Some mangoes are fruits. – It is a definite case, hence true.III.All leaves are either rotten or mangoes. – It is not a definite case, hence false.Only conclusions I and II follow Hence, option D is the correct answer.
Q22
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the statements. Statements: Some lions are tigers. All tigers are leopards. All lions are animals. Conclusions: I. Some animals are leopards. II. Some leopards are lions. III. Some animals are tigers.
✓ Correct answer: c) All conclusions I, II and III follow
ExplanationThe least possible Venn-diagram will be as follows: Conclusions: I. Some animal are leopards- It is a definite case, hence true.II.Some leopards are lions- It is a definite case, hence true.III.Some animal are tigers – It is a definite case, hence true.Hence, Option C is the correct answer.
Q23
4 Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: No plum is an apricot. All lemons are apricots. All grapes are lemons. Conclusions: I. No apricot is a grape. II. No grape is a plum. III. No lemon is a plum. IV. Some plums are lemons.
✓ Correct answer: c) Only conclusions II and III follow.
ExplanationAccording to the statement the possible venn diagram is as: Now from the conclusion I. No apricot is a grape. [False No any negative relation between grapes and aircot.] II.No grape is a plum. [True It is the case of definite] III.No lemon is a plum. [True It is the case of definite] IV.Some plums are lemons. [False We can see from venn diagram here is negative relation between plums and lemons] Therefore, only conclusion II and III follows.Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Q24
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some girls are engineers. All engineers are soldiers. No doctor is a girl. Conclusions: I. No soldier is a girl. II. No girl is an engineer. III. Some soldiers are engineers.
✓ Correct answer: b) Only conclusion III follows
ExplanationThe possible Venn- Diagram for the given statements is as follows: Conclusions: I. No soldier is a girl- It is not a definite case, hence False.II.No girl is an engineer – It is not a definite case, hence False.III.Some soldiers are engineers - It is a definite case, hence true Hence, Only conclusion III follows is the correct answer
Q25
In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of action, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which course of action/s logically follows for pursuing. Statement: There is a large increase in migration of villagers to urban areas as repeated crop failure has put them into financial problems. Course of action:1. The villagers should be provided with an alternate source of income in their villages which will make them stay there only. II. To ensure their survival, the migrated villagers should be given access to all housing options in urban areas.
✓ Correct answer: d) Only I follows
ExplanationStatement: There is a large increase in migration of villagers to urban areas due to repeated crop failure leading to financial problems.Course of Action I: The villagers should be provided with an alternate source of income in their villages which will make them stay there only.This course of action logically follows, as providing alternative income sources could address the root cause of their migration (financial problems) and encourage them to stay in their villages.Course of Action II: To ensure their survival, the migrated villagers should be given access to all housing options in urban areas.While this course of action addresses the needs of those who have migrated, it does not tackle the underlying issue that caused their migration.It could be seen as a reactive measure rather than a proactive solution.Given this analysis: I follows as it addresses the cause of migration.II does not directly address the root cause and instead focuses on managing the consequence.Thus, the correct answer is D: Only I follows.Hence, Only I follows is the correct answer.
Q26
In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements maybe the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer. I. This year College reduced the cut-off marks to from for the entrance exam. II. In the last two years, the Students Union in College has been actively negotiating with the college administration regarding the Quality of food and Health and Hygiene standards at the College Canteen.
✓ Correct answer: c) Both I and II are effects of independent causes
ExplanationStatement I. This year, College X has lowered the cut-off marks for the entrance exam from 60 to50. Statement I reflects the college's decision to reduce the cut-off marks, which may stem from various factors such as low enrollment or competition from other institutions.Statement II.Over the past two years, the Students Union at College X has been actively negotiating with the college administration regarding the quality of food and health and hygiene standards at the college canteen.Statement II results from the Students Union's initiatives to enhance food quality and hygiene standards at the canteen, potentially driven by student concerns or external regulations.Therefore, both statements represent independent effects of different causes and are not directly related to one another.Hence, Option C is the correct answer.
Q27
Given below is a statement followed by two possible reasons numbered I and II. Read the statement carefully and decide which of the two explain(s) the event/observation/information given in the statement. Statement: In India, large cities have attracted migrant population from across rural parts of the country. According to 2011 census, in India's six largest metros (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Hyderabad), approximately 48% of the residents were migrants. Reasons: I) Migration happens due to the availability of better career and economic prospects in cities. II) Migration happens because people like traveling and exploring new cities
✓ Correct answer: a) Only I is a possible reason.
ExplanationThe statement explains that large cities in India have attracted a significant migrant population, with around 48% of residents in the six largest metros being migrants, according to the 2011 census.Let’s analyze the reasons: Reason I: Migration happens due to the availability of better career and economic prospects in cities.This reason is highly plausible.Large cities often offer better job opportunities, higher wages, and more economic prospects compared to rural areas.This aligns well with why people migrate to cities.Reason II: Migration happens because people like traveling and exploring new cities.While some people may indeed migrate for the purpose of exploration or travel, this is generally not the primary or most common reason for migration on such a large scale.Migration is typically driven by necessity or opportunity, not just a desire to "explore new cities." Thus, Reason I is the more relevant and logical explanation for the migration trends described in the statement.Correct answer: A) Only I is a possible reason.Hence, Option(A) is the correct answer.
Q28
One statement is given, and it is followed by two inferences numbered I and II. Read the statement and decide which of the inferences is/are true for the given statement. Statement: Fuel prices in India are inflating day by day, and there is no upper limit in its price increase. Inferences: I. Central and State governments have not cut down their respective taxes on fuel. II. Inflation in the international market is influencing the rising fuel prices.
✓ Correct answer: c) Neither inference I nor II is true.
ExplanationStatement: "Fuel prices in India are inflating day by day, and there is no upper limit in its price increase." This statement simply mentions that fuel prices are continuously rising and there is no maximum limit on how high they could go.Inferences: I. Central and State governments have not cut down their respective taxes on fuel.The statement does not directly mention anything about taxes imposed by the government.It only focuses on the inflation in fuel prices without providing specific details about tax policies.Hence, we cannot infer this directly from the given statement.II.Inflation in the international market is influencing the rising fuel prices.This inference is plausible, as fuel prices in many countries are influenced by global factors such as oil prices in the international market.However, the statement does not explicitly mention international market conditions as a factor.While it may be reasonable to assume that international inflation is affecting prices, it is not stated directly, so we cannot conclusively say this is true based on the given statement alone.Conclusion: Since neither inference is explicitly supported by the statement, the correct answer would be: C. Neither inference I nor II is true.Hence, option(C) is the correct answer.
Q29
Following are the criteria for selection of computer professionals in an organisation : The candidate must - (1) be a Computer Engineer or MCA with first class having minimum marks. (2) have secured at least marks in the Selection Test. (3) have secured at least marks in the Interview. (4) not be less than 21 years and not more than 30 years of age as on 1-10-2005. In case of candidate who satisfies all other criteria, except :1. At (1) above, but is an Electronics Engineer with marks, the case may be referred to the GM, Recruitment.2. At (2) above, but is having at least 2 years' experience of working as a Systems Analyst, the case may be referred to the Chairman, Recruitment Committee. In each of the following question, information about one candidate is given. You have to analyse it with reference to the above criteria and condition and then decide the appropriate course of action. You are not to assume anything other than the given information. All these cases are given to you as on 1-10-2005. Sanjay is a Civil Engineer with marks. He was born on July, 1976 . He scored marks in the Selection Test and marks in the Interview.
✓ Correct answer: d) If the candidate is not to be selected.
ExplanationMake a chart as per the given information, From the table we can say Sanjay is not to be selected.Hence, option(D) is the correct answer.
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