If the statement ‘None but the brave wins the race’ is false which of the following statements can be claimed to be true? Select the correct code: (A) All brave persons win the race (B) Some persons who win the race are not brave (C) Some persons who win the race are brave (D) No person who wins the race is brave

If the statement ‘None but the brave wins the race’ is false which of the following statements can be claimed to be true? Select the correct code: (A) All brave persons win the race (B) Some persons who win the race are not brave (C) Some persons who win the race are brave (D) No person who wins the race is brave
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Description : If the statement most of the students are obedient' is taken to be true, which one of the following pair of statements can be claimed to be true? I. All obedient persons are students. II. All students are obedient. III. Some ... Codes : (A) I & II (B) II & III (C) III & IV (D) II & IV

Last Answer : (C) III & IV

If the proposition ‘All thieves are poor’ is false, which of the following propositions can be claimed certainly to be true? Propositions: (A) Some thieves are poor. (B) Some thieves are not poor. (C) No thief is poor. (D) No poor person is a thief

Description : If the proposition ‘All thieves are poor’ is false, which of the following propositions can be claimed certainly to be true? Propositions: (A) Some thieves are poor. (B) Some thieves are not poor. (C) No thief is poor. (D) No poor person is a thief

Last Answer : (B) Some thieves are not poor.

If the proposition ‘No men are honest’ is taken to be false which of the following proposition/propositions can be claimed certainly to be true? Propositions: (A) All men are honest (B) Some men are honest (C) Some men are not honest (D) No honest person is man

Description : If the proposition ‘No men are honest’ is taken to be false which of the following proposition/propositions can be claimed certainly to be true? Propositions: (A) All men are honest (B) Some men are honest (C) Some men are not honest (D) No honest person is man 

Last Answer : (B) Some men are honest 

Given below are some characteristics of logical argument. Select the code which expresses a characteristic which is not of inductive in character. (A) The conclusion is claimed to follow from its premises. (B) The conclusion is based on causal relation. (C) The conclusion conclusively follows from its premises. (D) The conclusion is based on observation and experiment

Description : Given below are some characteristics of logical argument. Select the code which expresses a characteristic which is not of inductive in character. (A) The conclusion is claimed to follow from ... conclusively follows from its premises. (D) The conclusion is based on observation and experiment

Last Answer : (C) The conclusion conclusively follows from its premises. 

If the statement 'some men are honest' is false, which among the following statements will be true Choose the correct code given below: (i) All men are honest (ii) No men are honest (iii) Some men are not honest (iv) All men are dishonest Codes: (A) (i), (ii) and (iii) (B) (ii), (iii) and (iv) (C) (i), (iii) and (iv) (D) (ii), (i) and (iv)

Description : If the statement 'some men are honest' is false, which among the following statements will be true Choose the correct code given below: (i) All men are honest (ii) No men are honest (iii) Some men are not honest (iv) All men ... ), (iii) and (iv) (C) (i), (iii) and (iv) (D) (ii), (i) and (iv)

Last Answer : Answer: B

Among the following propositions two arc related in such a way that they can both be true although they cannot both be false. Which are those propositions? Select the correct code. Propositions: (a) Some priests are cunning. (b) No priest is cunning. (c) All priests are cunning. (d) Some priests are not cunning. Codes: (A) (a) and (b) (B) (c) and (d) (C) (a) and (c) (D) (a) and (d)

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Last Answer : Answer: D

Select the code, which is not correct in the context of deductive argument with two premises: (A) An argument with one true premise, one false premise and a false conclusion may be valid. (B) An argument with two true premises and a false conclusion may be valid. (C) An argument with one true premise, one false premise and a true conclusion may be valid. (D) An argument with two false premises and a false conclusion may be valid.

Description : Select the code, which is not correct in the context of deductive argument with two premises: (A) An argument with one true premise, one false premise and a false conclusion may be valid. (B) An argument ... may be valid. (D) An argument with two false premises and a false conclusion may be valid. 

Last Answer : (B) An argument with two true premises and a false conclusion may be valid. 

From the given four statements, select the two which cannot be true but yet both can be false. Choose the right pair: (i) All men are mortal (ii) Some men are mortal (iii) No man is mortal (iv) Some men are not mortal (A) (i) and (ii) (B) (iii) and (iv) (C) (i) and (iii) (D) (ii) and (iv)

Description : From the given four statements, select the two which cannot be true but yet both can be false. Choose the right pair: (i) All men are mortal (ii) Some men are mortal (iii) No man is mortal (iv) Some men are not mortal (A) (i) and (ii) (B) (iii) and (iv) (C) (i) and (iii) (D) (ii) and (iv)

Last Answer : Answer: D

Among the following propositions two are related in such a way that they cannot both be true but can both be false. Select the code that states those two propositions. Propositions: (a) Every student is attentive. (b) Some students are attentive (c) Students are never attentive (d) Some students are not attentive (A) (a) and (b) (B) (a) and (c) (C) (b) and (c) (D) (c) and (d)

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Last Answer : Answer: B 

Select the code which states the condition of an invalid deductive argument : (A) All the premises are true but the conclusion is false. (B) Some of the premises are true but the conclusion is false. (C) All the premises are false and the conclusion is also false. (D) All the premises are true and the conclusion is also true.

Description : Select the code which states the condition of an invalid deductive argument : (A) All the premises are true but the conclusion is false. (B) Some of the premises are true but the conclusion is false. ... the conclusion is also false. (D) All the premises are true and the conclusion is also true.

Last Answer : (A) All the premises are true but the conclusion is false. 

Consider the following assertion (A) and reason (R) and select the correct code given below: (A) : No man is perfect. (R): Some men are not perfect. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not provide sufficient reason for

Description : Consider the following assertion (A) and reason (R) and select the correct code given below: (A) : No man is perfect. (R): Some men are not perfect. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not provide ... ). (C) (A) is true but (R) is false. (D) (A) is false but (R) is true.

Last Answer : Answer: A

Which of the codes given below contains only the correct statements? Select the code: Statements: (a) Venn diagram represents the arguments graphically. (b) Venn diagram can enhance our understanding. (c) Venn diagram may be called valid or invalid. (d) Venn diagram is clear method of notation. Codes: (A) (a), (c) and (d) (B) (a), (b) and (c) (C) (a), (b) and (d) (D) (b), (c) and (d)

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Last Answer : Answer: C 

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below: i. Rajasthan receives the highest solar radiation in the country. ii. India has the fifth largest installed wind power in the world. iii. The maximum amount of wind power is contributed by Tamil Nadu. iv. The primary source of uranium in India is Jaduguda. Codes: (A) i and ii (B) i, ii and iii (C) ii and iii (D) i and iv

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Last Answer : Answer: D

Which of the following statements are correct about the National Advisory Council (NAC) ? 1. The National Advisory Council is a statutory body. 2. It is headed by the Prime Minister of India. 3. It facilitates constant interaction with the leaders of civil society. 4. It provides policy and legislative inputs to the Government of India. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Codes : (A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1, 3 and 4 (D) 3 and 4

Description : Which of the following statements are correct about the National Advisory Council (NAC) ? 1. The National Advisory Council is a statutory body. 2. It is headed by the Prime Minister of India. 3. It facilitates constant interaction with the ... 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1, 3 and 4 (D) 3 and 4

Last Answer : Answer: D 

A race course is 250 m long. P and Q run a race and P wins by 4m. Q and R run over the same course and Q win by 3m. R and S run over it and S wins by 12m. If P and S run over it, then who would win and by how much? a) P by 4.82m b) S by 5.30m c) P by 7.25m d) Q by 6.54m

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Last Answer : B If P covers 250m, Q covers 246 m If Q covers 250m, R covers 247 m If S covers 250m, R covers 238m Now if Q covers 246 m, then R will cover =247/250*246=243.048 If R covers 243.048 m, then S will cover= ... 048=255.30 If P and S run over 250 m, then S win by =(255.30-250) S win by = 5.30 m

Which of the following are the characteristics of a seminar? (a) It is a form of academic instruction. (b) It involves questioning, discussion and debates. (c) It involves large groups of individuals. (d) It needs involvement of skilled persons. Select the correct answer from the codes given below (A) (b) and (c) (B) (b) and (d) (C) (b), (c) and (d) (D) (a), (b) and (d)

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Last Answer : Answer: D

Which of the following statements are false ? Choose from the code given below : 1. Inductive arguments always proceed from the particular to the general. 2. A cogent argument must be inductively strong. 3. A valid argument may have a false premise and a false conclusion. 4. An argument may legitimately be spoken of as ‘true’ or ‘false’. Code : (A) 2, 3 and 4 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 4 (D) 1 and 2

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Last Answer : (C) 2 and 4

Consider the following statement and select the correct code stating the nature of the argument involved in it: To suppose that the earth is the only populated world in the infinite space is as absurd as to assert that in an entire field of millet only one grain will grow. (A) Astronomical (B) Anthropological (C) Deductive (D) Analogical

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Last Answer : (D) Analogical

If the statement ‘all students are intelligent’ is true, which of the following statements are false? (i) No students are intelligent. (ii) Some students are intelligent. (iii) Some students are not intelligent. (A) (i) and (ii) (B) (i) and (iii) (C) (ii) and (iii) (D) (i) only

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Last Answer : (B) (i) and (iii)

Assertion (A): Learning is a life long process. Reason (R): Learning to be useful must be linked with life processes. Choose the correct Answer from the following code (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false (D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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Last Answer : Answer: B

Assertion (A): Formative evaluation tends to accelerate the pace of learning. Reason (R): As against summative evaluation, formative evaluation is highly reliable. Choose the correct Answer from the following code (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

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Last Answer : Answer: C 

Assertion (A): Sustainable development critical to well-being of human society. Reason (R): Environmentally sound policies do not harm the environment or deplete the natural resources. Choose the correct code: (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (C) (A) is true and (R) is true (D) (A) is false and (R) is true

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Last Answer : (B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Assertion (A): The problems of environmental sustainability are difficult to resolve. Reason (R): Our understanding how environment works and how different human choices affect environment is inadequate. Choose the correct code: (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (C) (A) is true and (R) is false. (D) (A) is false and (R) is true.

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Last Answer : (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). 

Assertion (A): The purpose of higher education is to promote critical and creative thinking abilities among students. Reason (R): These abilities ensure job placements. Choose the correct answer from the following code: (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (C) (A) is true and (R) is false. (D) (A) is false and (R) is true.

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Last Answer : (C) (A) is true and (R) is false. 

Assertion (A): Conserving our soil resources is critical to human survival. Reason (R): Soil is home to many micro-organisms and contains minerals. Choose the correct code: (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (B) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (C) (A) is true and (R) is false. (D) (A) is false and (R) is true.

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Last Answer : (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Which of the following statement/s are ALWAYS FALSE ? (i) The sun will not rise in the East some day. (ii) A wooden table is not a table. (iii) Delhi city will be drowned under water. (iv) Cars run on water as fuel. Choose the correct answer from the code given below : Code : (A) (i), (iii) and (iv) (B) Only (iii) (C) (i), (ii) and (iii) (D) (ii) alone

Description : Which of the following statement/s are ALWAYS FALSE ? (i) The sun will not rise in the East some day. (ii) A wooden table is not a table. (iii) Delhi city will be drowned under water. (iv) Cars run on water as fuel. ... i), (iii) and (iv) (B) Only (iii) (C) (i), (ii) and (iii) (D) (ii) alone

Last Answer : (D) (ii) alone

Statements : I. All students are ambitious II. All ambitious persons are hard working Conclusions : (i) All students are hard-working (ii) All hardly working people are not ambitious Which of the following is correct? (A) Only (i) is correct (B) Only (ii) is correct (C) Both (i) and (ii) are correct (D) Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct

Description : Statements : I. All students are ambitious II. All ambitious persons are hard working Conclusions : (i) All students are hard-working (ii) All hardly working people are not ambitious Which of the following is ... (C) Both (i) and (ii) are correct (D) Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct

Last Answer : Answer: C

Among the following propositions two are related in such a way that one is the denial of the other. Which are those propositions? Select the correct code: Propositions: (a) All women are equal to men (b) Some women are equal to men (c) Some women are not equal to men (d) No women are equal to men Codes: (A) (a) and (b) (B) (a) and (d) (C) (c) and (d) (D) (a) and (c)

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Last Answer : Answer: D

Which of the following statements are true? Choose from the codes given below. 1. Some arguments, while not completely valid, are almost valid. 2. A sound argument may be invalid. 3. A cogent argument may have a probably false conclusion. 4. A statement may be true or false. Codes: (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 4 alone (D) 3 and 4

Description : Which of the following statements are true? Choose from the codes given below. 1. Some arguments, while not completely valid, are almost valid. 2. A sound argument may be invalid. 3. A cogent argument may have a probably false ... Codes: (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 4 alone (D) 3 and 4

Last Answer : (D) 3 and 4

Which one of the following statements is correct in the context of multiple - choice type questions? (A) They are more objective than true-false type questions. (B) They are less objective than essay type questions. (C) They are more subjective than short-answer type questions. (D) They are more subjective than true-false type questions.

Description : Which one of the following statements is correct in the context of multiple - choice type questions? (A) They are more objective than true-false type questions. (B) They are less objective ... than short-answer type questions. (D) They are more subjective than true-false type questions.

Last Answer : (A) They are more objective than true-false type questions.

Given below are some codes of arrangements of three items in order of wider scope. Select the correct code. (A) Garments, cloth and shirts (B) Cloth, garments and shirts (C) Shirts, garments and cloth (D) Garments, shirts and cloth

Description : Given below are some codes of arrangements of three items in order of wider scope. Select the correct code. (A) Garments, cloth and shirts (B) Cloth, garments and shirts (C) Shirts, garments and cloth (D) Garments, shirts and cloth

Last Answer : (B) Cloth, garments and shirts

Select the code which is not correct : An analogical argument is strengthened by (A) increasing the number of entities. (B) increasing the number of similar respects. (C) reducing the claim made earlier stronger. (D) making the conclusion stronger when premises remain unchanged.

Description : Select the code which is not correct :  An analogical argument is strengthened by (A) increasing the number of entities. (B) increasing the number of similar respects. (C) reducing the claim made earlier stronger. (D) making the conclusion stronger when premises remain unchanged.

Last Answer : (D) making the conclusion stronger when premises remain unchanged. 

Select the code, which is not correct about Venn diagram: (A) Venn diagram represents propositions as well as classes. (B) It can provide clear method of notation. (C) It can be either valid or invalid. (D) It can provide the direct method of testing the validity.

Description : Select the code, which is not correct about Venn diagram: (A) Venn diagram represents propositions as well as classes. (B) It can provide clear method of notation. (C) It can be either valid or invalid. (D) It can provide the direct method of testing the validity.

Last Answer : (C) It can be either valid or invalid. 

Which of the following are Central Universities? 1. Pondicherry University 2. Vishwa Bharati 3. H.N.B. Garhwal University 4. Kurukshetra University Select the correct answer from the code given below: Codes: (A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 2, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2 and 4

Description : Which of the following are Central Universities? 1. Pondicherry University 2. Vishwa Bharati 3. H.N.B. Garhwal University 4. Kurukshetra University Select the correct answer from the code given below: Codes: (A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 2, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2 and 4

Last Answer : (A) 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following are the ways of acquiring Indian citizenship ? 1. Birth 2. Descent 3. Naturalisation 4. Incorporation of territory Select the correct answer from the code given below : Codes : (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 4 (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Description : Which of the following are the ways of acquiring Indian citizenship ? 1. Birth 2. Descent 3. Naturalisation 4. Incorporation of territory Select the correct answer from the code given below : Codes : (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 4 (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Last Answer : Answer: D

Which of the following is/are a minority institution(s) ? 1. Punjabi University, Patiala 2. Osmania University, Hyderabad 3. Kashmir University, Srinagar 4. St. Stephens College, Delhi Select the correct answer from the code given below : Codes : (A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 and 4 (C) 2 only (D) 4 only

Description : Which of the following is/are a minority institution(s) ? 1. Punjabi University, Patiala 2. Osmania University, Hyderabad 3. Kashmir University, Srinagar 4. St. Stephens College, Delhi Select the correct answer from the code given below : Codes : (A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 and 4 (C) 2 only (D) 4 only

Last Answer : Answer: D

Consider the statement which is followed by two arguments (I) and (II): Statement: Should persons with criminal background be banned from contesting elections? Arguments: (I) Yes, it will decriminalize politics. (II) No, it will encourage the ruling party to file frivolous cases against their political opponents. (A) Only argument (I) is strong. (B) Only argument (II) is strong. (C) Both the arguments are strong. (D) Neither of the arguments is strong.

Description : Consider the statement which is followed by two arguments (I) and (II): Statement: Should persons with criminal background be banned from contesting elections? Arguments: (I) Yes, it will decriminalize ... strong. (C) Both the arguments are strong. (D) Neither of the arguments is strong.

Last Answer : (A) Only argument (I) is strong. 

When in a group of propositions, one proposition is claimed to follow from the others, that group of propositions is called (A) An argument (B) A valid argument (C) An explanation (D) An invalid argument

Description : When in a group of propositions, one proposition is claimed to follow from the others, that group of propositions is called (A) An argument (B) A valid argument (C) An explanation (D) An invalid argument

Last Answer : (A) An argument