Read the given statements and conclusions carefully and decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statement: A asked C, "What time is it now?" Is it half past two? '' Conclusions: 1. A wants to go to lunch. 2. A wants to confirm what the time is because his watch is off.
Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows.
Analyzing Statements and Conclusions
This question asks us to carefully read a given statement and then evaluate two conclusions to determine which one logically follows from the statement. In logical reasoning, a conclusion logically follows if it must be true whenever the statement is true, based solely on the information provided in the statement.
Let's look at the given information:
Statement: A asked C, "What time is it now? Is it half past two?"
Conclusions:
- Conclusion 1: A wants to go to lunch.
- Conclusion 2: A wants to confirm what the time is because his watch is off.
Evaluating Conclusion 1
Conclusion 1 states that A wants to go to lunch. The statement only tells us that A is asking C for the current time and suggesting a possible time ("Is it half past two?"). The reason why A wants to know the time is not mentioned anywhere in the statement. While wanting to go to lunch is a common reason to check the time, the statement itself does not provide any information to support this specific reason. We cannot logically conclude that A wants to go to lunch based only on A asking for the time.
Therefore, Conclusion 1 does not logically follow from the statement.
Evaluating Conclusion 2
Conclusion 2 states that A wants to confirm what the time is because his watch is off. The statement shows that A is asking for the time and seems uncertain ("Is it half past two?"), implying they don't know the exact time. This lack of certainty or knowledge about the time could be due to a watch being off, but it could also be for many other reasons. For example, A might not have a watch, their watch might be working but inaccurate, they might be in a location where they can't see their watch easily, or they might simply be double-checking the time. The statement only indicates A's need to know the time and their uncertainty, but it does not explicitly state or imply that the reason is a malfunctioning watch.
Therefore, Conclusion 2 does not logically follow from the statement.
Determining Which Conclusion Follows
Based on our analysis, neither Conclusion 1 nor Conclusion 2 can be logically derived from the given statement. The statement simply describes A asking for the time and making a guess; it provides no information about A's intentions (like wanting lunch) or the reason for not knowing the time (like a broken watch).
Thus, neither conclusion logically follows.
Revision Table: Statement and Conclusions Analysis
| Statement | Conclusion | Logically Follows? | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| A asked C, "What time is it now? Is it half past two?" | A wants to go to lunch. | No | The statement doesn't mention A's purpose for knowing the time. Lunch is an assumption. |
| A asked C, "What time is it now? Is it half past two?" | A wants to confirm what the time is because his watch is off. | No | The statement doesn't specify *why* A doesn't know the time. A broken watch is one possibility, but not the only one and not explicitly stated. |
Additional Information: Drawing Logical Conclusions
In logical reasoning questions, it is crucial to base your conclusions only on the information provided in the statement(s). Do not bring in outside knowledge, assumptions, or common sense unless the question explicitly requires it. A conclusion logically follows only if it is necessarily true based on the premises (statements).
- Focus only on the words used in the statement.
- Do not make assumptions about motivations or causes not mentioned.
- A conclusion must be directly supported by the given facts. If there are other possibilities besides the conclusion, then the conclusion does not logically follow.
Important Questions from Statements and Conclusions
In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.
Statements:
I. All A are B.
II. Some B are C.
Conclusions:
I. Some A are C.
II. Some A are not C.
III. Some A are B.
Directions: The questions has a statement followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to decide which of the conclusions follows from the given statement and mark your answer as
Statement: Mr A is not among the candidates shortlisted for the post of vice chancellor of a university
Conclusions :
I) Mr. A will be elected as Vice - chancellor
II) Mr. A will not be considered for the post of Vice-chancellor
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance from commonly established facts, decide which of the conclusions from / logically follows these statements.
Statement:
Poverty makes man hardworking.
Hardworking people are not poor.
Conclusion:
I. A person must be poor to be hardworking.
II. Diligence helps to remove poverty.
In the question one statement is given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.
Statement : 55% of Manisha's office colleagues went to watch the movie.
Conclusion I : Manisha went to watch the movie.
Conclusion II : Manisha did not go to watch the movie.
In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.
Statement 1 : All schools are books.
Statement 2 : No books are papers.
Conclusion I : No schools are books.
Conclusion II : Some books are schools.
