Reason (R) : Transitivity holds in comparative relations of speed.
Which of the following options is correct?
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Assertion (A): In a race, if X is faster than Y and Y is faster than Z, then X will always finish before Z. — True.
Reason (R): Transitivity holds in comparative relations of speed. — True.
The relation "is faster than" is a strict comparative order on the racers. Such strict orders are transitive: if \(X \text{ faster than } Y\) and \(Y \text{ faster than } Z\), then \(X \text{ faster than } Z\). Therefore X covers the same race distance in less time than Z and finishes before Z.
This is exactly the reasoning that makes (A) true — (R) is the underlying principle from which (A) directly follows.
Hence both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Correct answer: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Important Questions from Critical Reasoning
Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement.
Statement: Many students are addicted to mobile games and this leads to poor academic performance.
Inference:
I. Many Students are not paying attention to studies due to mobile games.
II. It is only because of mobile games that students fail in the examination.
'Little knowledge is a dangerous thing' is a decision based on:
It is better to spend the leftovers after saving. Financial discipline and self-control can make you rich. Saving money after spending is not a good habit. Which among the following statements is true as per the statement?
A. If you spend first then you will be spendy.
B. If you save before spending, you will become rich.
C. If you spend before saving, you will be poor.
D. Saving by borrowing is a bad habit.
Which of the following is the assumption for the claim that 'Pleasure is desirable'?
Read the given statements carefully and answer the questions.
Fear of danger is more dangerous than danger itself. Risk is directly proportional= to danger
Which of the following are true according to the given statements?
A. Fear is worse than any fearful threat.
B. There is a trade-off between risk and danger.
C. There should be fear of danger.
D. There is no need to take risks to overcome any danger.
