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Logical Deduction Quiz – Reasoning Questions

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By Baahubali YEPL - 2018-05-21

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Logical Deduction Reasoning Quiz Details

Quiz Name Logical Deduction

Category Reasoning

Number of Questions 16

Time 30 Minutes

Exam Type MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

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1. Statements: All dogs are mammals. All mammals have lungs.

Conclusions:

I. All dogs have lungs.


II. All dogs are animals.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows
Answer: a) Only conclusion I follows

Explanation: From the statements, we can infer that all dogs are mammals and all
mammals have lungs. Therefore, it can be concluded that all dogs have lungs.
However, we cannot conclude that all dogs are animals as the given information does
not provide any direct relationship between dogs and animals.

2. Statements: All doctors are humans. Some humans are musicians.

Conclusions:

I. All musicians are doctors.


II. Some doctors are musicians.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: b) Only conclusion II follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all doctors are humans,
and some humans are musicians. Hence, it can be concluded that some doctors are
musicians. However, we cannot conclude that all musicians are doctors as the given
information does not provide any direct relationship between musicians and doctors.

3. Statements: All students are intelligent. Some intelligent people are rich.

Conclusions:

I. All rich people are students.


II. Some rich people are students.

Options:
a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: b) Only conclusion II follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all students are
intelligent, and some intelligent people are rich. Therefore, it can be concluded that
some rich people are students. However, we cannot conclude that all rich people are
students as the given information does not provide any direct relationship between
rich people and students.

4. Statements: All tigers are carnivores. All carnivores eat meat.

Conclusions:

I. All tigers eat meat.


II. All meat eaters are tigers.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: a) Only conclusion I follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all tigers are carnivores,
and all carnivores eat meat. Therefore, it can be concluded that all tigers eat meat.
However, we cannot conclude that all meat eaters are tigers as the given information
does not provide any direct relationship between meat eaters and tigers.

5. Statements: Some birds can swim. All swimmers can dive.

Conclusions:
I. All birds can dive.
II. Some divers can fly.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: a) Only conclusion I follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that some birds can swim,
and all swimmers can dive. Therefore, it can be concluded that all birds can dive.
However, we cannot conclude that some divers can fly as the given information does
not provide any direct relationship between divers and flying.

6. Statements: All trees are plants. All plants have leaves.

Conclusions:

I. All trees have leaves.


II. All leaves belong to trees.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: a) Only conclusion I follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all trees are plants and all
plants have leaves. Therefore, it can be concluded that all trees have leaves. However,
we cannot conclude that all leaves belong to trees as the given information does not
provide any direct relationship between leaves and trees.
7. Statements: All dogs have four legs. All cats have four legs.

Conclusions:

I. All four-legged animals are either dogs or cats.


II. Some four-legged animals are not dogs or cats.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: a) Only conclusion I follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all dogs and cats have
four legs. Therefore, it can be concluded that all four-legged animals are either dogs
or cats. We cannot conclude that some four-legged animals are not dogs or cats
because the given information only talks about dogs and cats having four legs, not all
animals.

8. Statements: Some men are tall. Some tall people are basketball players.

Conclusions:

I. All basketball players are tall.


II. Some basketball players are men.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: b) Only conclusion II follows


Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that some men are tall, and
some tall people are basketball players. Therefore, it can be concluded that some
basketball players are men. However, we cannot conclude that all basketball players
are tall as the given information only talks about some tall people being basketball
players, not all basketball players being tall.

9. Statements: All lawyers are argumentative. Some argumentative people


are not lawyers.

Conclusions:

I. Some non-lawyers are argumentative.


II. All argumentative people are lawyers.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: a) Only conclusion I follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all lawyers are
argumentative, and some argumentative people are not lawyers. Therefore, it can be
concluded that some non-lawyers are argumentative. However, we cannot conclude
that all argumentative people are lawyers as the given information only talks about
some argumentative people being lawyers, not all argumentative people.

10. Statements: All birds can fly. Some birds can swim.

Conclusions:

I. All swimming birds can fly.


II. Some flying birds cannot swim.

Options:
a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: b) Only conclusion II follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all birds can fly, and
some birds can swim. Therefore, it can be concluded that some flying birds cannot
swim. However, we cannot conclude that all swimming birds can fly as the given
information only talks about some birds being able to swim, not all birds that can
swim.

11. Statements: All cats are mammals. Some mammals are not carnivorous.

Conclusions:

I. All cats are carnivorous.


II. Some cats are not carnivorous.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: d) Neither I nor II follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all cats are mammals,
and some mammals are not carnivorous. However, we cannot conclude that all cats
are carnivorous because the given information does not provide any direct
relationship between cats and being carnivorous. Similarly, we cannot conclude that
some cats are not carnivorous because the given information does not provide any
direct relationship between cats and being carnivorous.
12. Statements: All engineers are problem-solvers. Some problem-solvers
are not creative.

Conclusions:

I. All engineers are creative.


II. Some engineers are not creative.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: b) Only conclusion II follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all engineers are
problem-solvers, and some problem-solvers are not creative. Therefore, it can be
concluded that some engineers are not creative. However, we cannot conclude that all
engineers are creative because the given information does not provide any direct
relationship between engineers and being creative.

13. Statements: All cats are animals. Some animals are not pets.

Conclusions:

I. All cats are pets.


II. Some cats are not pets.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows
Answer: b) Only conclusion II follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all cats are animals, and
some animals are not pets. Therefore, it can be concluded that some cats are not
pets. However, we cannot conclude that all cats are pets because the given
information does not provide any direct relationship between cats and being pets.

14. Statements: All politicians are liars. Some liars are not criminals.

Conclusions:

I. All politicians are criminals.


II. Some politicians are not criminals.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: d) Neither I nor II follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all politicians are liars,
and some liars are not criminals. However, we cannot conclude that all politicians are
criminals because the given information only talks about politicians being liars, not all
liars being politicians. Similarly, we cannot conclude that some politicians are not
criminals because the given information does not provide any direct relationship
between politicians and being criminals.

15. Statements: All pianists are musicians. Some musicians are singers.

Conclusions:

I. All singers are pianists.


II. Some musicians are not pianists.
Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: b) Only conclusion II follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all pianists are musicians,
and some musicians are singers. Therefore, it can be concluded that some musicians
are not pianists. However, we cannot conclude that all singers are pianists because
the given information only talks about some musicians being singers, not all singers
being musicians who play the piano.

16. Statements: All birds have feathers. Some birds can fly.

Conclusions:

I. All animals with feathers can fly.


II. All flying animals have feathers.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: a) Only conclusion I follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all birds have feathers,
and some birds can fly. Therefore, it can be concluded that all animals with feathers
can fly. However, we cannot conclude that all flying animals have feathers because the
given information only talks about birds having feathers, not all animals that can fly.
17. Statements: All doctors are professionals. Some professionals are not
businesspeople.

Conclusions:

I. All businesspeople are professionals.


II. Some doctors are not businesspeople.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: b) Only conclusion II follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all doctors are
professionals, and some professionals are not businesspeople. Therefore, it can be
concluded that some doctors are not businesspeople. However, we cannot conclude
that all businesspeople are professionals because the given information only talks
about some professionals being not businesspeople, not all professionals being
businesspeople.

18. Statements: All dogs are loyal. Some loyal pets are not dogs.

Conclusions:

I. All loyal pets are dogs.


II. Some dogs are not loyal pets.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows
Answer: b) Only conclusion II follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all dogs are loyal, and
some loyal pets are not dogs. Therefore, it can be concluded that some dogs are not
loyal pets. However, we cannot conclude that all loyal pets are dogs because the given
information only talks about some loyal pets being not dogs, not all loyal pets being
dogs.

19. Statements: All lawyers are argumentative. Some argumentative people


are not lawyers.

Conclusions:

I. All argumentative people are lawyers.


II. Some lawyers are not argumentative.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: b) Only conclusion II follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all lawyers are
argumentative, and some argumentative people are not lawyers. Therefore, it can be
concluded that some lawyers are not argumentative. However, we cannot conclude
that all argumentative people are lawyers because the given information only talks
about some argumentative people being not lawyers, not all argumentative people
being lawyers.

20. Statements: All bicycles have two wheels. Some vehicles with two wheels
are not bicycles.

Conclusions:
I. All bicycles are vehicles.
II. Some vehicles are not bicycles.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: c) Both I and II follow

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all bicycles have two
wheels, and some vehicles with two wheels are not bicycles. Therefore, it can be
concluded that all bicycles are vehicles, and some vehicles are not bicycles.

21. Statements: All snakes are reptiles. All reptiles are cold-blooded.

Conclusions:

I. All snakes are cold-blooded.


II. All cold-blooded animals are reptiles.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: a) Only conclusion I follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all snakes are reptiles,
and all reptiles are cold-blooded. Therefore, it can be concluded that all snakes are
cold-blooded. However, we cannot conclude that all cold-blooded animals are reptiles
because the given information only talks about reptiles being cold-blooded, not all
cold-blooded animals being reptiles.
22. Statements: Some athletes are football players. All football players wear
helmets.

Conclusions:

I. Some athletes wear helmets.


II. All athletes wear helmets.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: a) Only conclusion I follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that some athletes are football
players, and all football players wear helmets. Therefore, it can be concluded that
some athletes wear helmets. However, we cannot conclude that all athletes wear
helmets because the given information only talks about football players wearing
helmets, not all athletes wearing helmets.

23. Statements: All pianists can play the guitar. Some guitar players cannot
play the piano.

Conclusions:

I. All musicians can play both the piano and the guitar.
II. Some musicians can play only the guitar.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows
Answer: b) Only conclusion II follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all pianists can play the
guitar, and some guitar players cannot play the piano. Therefore, it can be concluded
that some musicians can play only the guitar. However, we cannot conclude that all
musicians can play both the piano and the guitar because the given information only
talks about pianists being able to play the guitar, not all musicians.

24. Statements: All good students study regularly. Some regular studiers are
not good students.

Conclusions:

I. All good students are regular studiers.


II. Some good students are not regular studiers.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: d) Neither I nor II follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that all good students study
regularly, and some regular studiers are not good students. Therefore, we cannot
conclude that all good students are regular studiers because the given information
only talks about good students studying regularly, not all regular studiers being good
students. Similarly, we cannot conclude that some good students are not regular
studiers because the given information only talks about some regular studiers not
being good students, not all good students being not regular studiers.

25. Statements: Some doctors are researchers. All researchers have Ph.D.
degrees.

Conclusions:
I. All doctors have Ph.D. degrees.
II. Some Ph.D. degree holders are not doctors.

Options:

a) Only conclusion I follows


b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows

Answer: b) Only conclusion II follows

Explanation: From the given statements, we can infer that some doctors are
researchers, and all researchers have Ph.D. degrees. Therefore, it can be concluded
that some Ph.D. degree holders are not doctors. However, we cannot conclude that all
doctors have Ph.D. degrees because the given information only talks about
researchers having Ph.D. degrees, not all Ph.D. degree holders being doctors.

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