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1995 · Q149Science & TechnologyLogical Reasoning & Puzzleseasy

Which of the following can be inferred from the statement that “Either John is stupid or John is lazy”? I. John is lazy / therefore, John is not stupid. II. John is not lazy / therefore, John is stupid. III. John is not stupid / therefore, John is lazy. IV. John is stupid / therefore, John is not lazy. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

  1. (a)I and II
  2. (b)II and III
  3. (c)III and IV
  4. (d)I and IV
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Official answer(b) II and III

2010 · Q80Science & TechnologyLogical Reasoning & Puzzlesmoderate

Half of the villagers of a certain village have their own houses. One-fifth of the villagers cultivate paddy. One-third of the villagers are literate. Four-fifth of the villagers are below twenty-five. Then, which one of the following is certainly true?

  1. (a)All the villagers who have their own houses are literate
  2. (b)Some villagers under twenty-five are literate
  3. (c)A quarter of the villagers who have their own houses cultivate paddy
  4. (d)Half of the villagers who cultivate paddy are literate
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Official answer(b) Some villagers under twenty-five are literate