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प्रश्न
All men are chairs. John Doe is a man. In logical language, therefore:
विकल्प
John Doe is a chair
John Doe is a human being and therefore he cannot be a chair
A man cannot be a chair in any case
Chairs can be men
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उत्तर
John Doe is a chair
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Choose the best option that correctly classifies the four sentences as a :
F: Fact: if it relates to a known matter of direct observation, or an existing reality or something known to be true
J: Judgment: If it is an opinion or estimate or anticipation of common sense or intention.
I: Inference: If it is a logical conclusion or deduction about something based:I on the knowledge of facts.
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B. The root of many misunderstandings has been cited in poor relations individuals.
C. Assuming the above to be true. social life will be much better if people understand the importance of good interpersonal relations.
D. A study reveals that interpersonal relations and hence life, in general, can be improved with a little effort on the part of individuals.
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Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below.
Seven film buffs -Aamna, Archana, Aradhana, Anu, Aahana, Anuja, and Aashna - attend a showing of classic movies. Three films are shown, one directed by Satyajit Ray, one by Stanley Kubrick, and one by Steven Spielberg. Each of the film buff see only one of the three films. The films are shown only once, one film at a time.
The following restrictions must apply:
- Exactly twice as many of the film buffs see the Stanley Kubrick film as the Satyajit Ray film.
- Aamna and Aahana do not see the same film as each other.
- Archana and Anu do not see the same film as each other.
- Anuja and Aashna see the same film as each other.
- Aradhana sees the Stanley Kubrick film.
- Aamna sees either the Satyajit Ray film or the Steven Spielberg film.
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Statement Should the salary and perquisites of the public sector undertaking employees be made equivalent to those in the private sector?
Arguments
- Yes, this will help the public sector undertaking to attract and retain a competent workforce.
- No, public sector undertakings cannot afford to pay salaries to the level of the private sector.
- Yes, otherwise the public sector undertakings will not be able to compete with the private sector organisations.
In the question given below, there is a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement
- The greatest need in India today is not for sophisticated gadgets but for programs that will provide employment to a large number of people.
Conclusions
- There is an adequate number of sophisticated gadgets in India.
- Emphasis is being laid on procuring sophisticated gadgets.
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Statement
- Should there be a total ban on the use of plastic bags?
Arguments
- No. instead the thickness of plastic bags, which can be used without much damage to the environment, should be specified.
- Yes, the use of plastic bags causes various problems like water pollution and waterlogging, and hence, it is necessary to ban it.
