Assertion A): The correlation function of mass media is vital for any society.Reason R): The interpretational aspects that include advertising and public relations shape and influence public opinion.Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Both A) and R) are true, but R) is not the correct explanation of A)

Both A) and R) are true, and R) is the correct explanation of A)

Both A) and R) are true, but R) is not the correct explanation of A)

Consider the argument provided below:“Sound is permanent because it is a product like the jar”Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian logic from the options given below:

Fallacy of contradictory reason

In the statement "No dogs are reptiles", which terms are distributed?

Neither subject nor predicate term

Both subject and predicate terms

Neither subject nor predicate term

Given below are two statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): The impact of natural disasters does not depend on socio-economic factors.Reason (R): Natural disasters do not discriminate between people of a society and other communities.In the light of the above two statements. choose the correct option:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Given below are two statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Information Technology is fast becoming a very important field of activity in India.Reason (R): Software is one of the major exports of India and further India has a very strong base in hardware.In the light of the above two statements, choose the correct option:

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Given below are two statements, one is labeled Assertion(A) and the other is labeled as Reason(R).Assertion (A): Pedagogy and social interaction are two major result-oriented activities of a teacher.Reason (R): Communication has a limited role in both these activities. In the light of the above two statements, choose the correct option from those given below:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)

According to the law of excluded middle:

A proposition is true if it is true

A proposition could be true and false simultaneously

A proposition is either true or false

A proposition is true if it is true

A proposition is neither true nor false

Given below are two statements — one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Communication does not include all human behaviour for the exchange of informationReasons (R): Communication involves the use of all five sensesChoose the correct option from the following:

Both (A) and (R) are true and R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Consider the argument given below“Sound is permanent because it is audible”Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian logic from the options given below:

Fallacy of contradictory reason

Given below are two statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)Assertion (A): In the afternoon of a hot sunny day during the summer season, the tropospheric ozone levels in a city like Delhi are expected to be lower as compared to morning and Evening.Reason (R): In the afternoon period, atmosphere is unstable and its dilution potential is higher as compared to mornings and evenings. In the light of the above two statements, choose the correct option:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Given below are two statements – One is labelled asAssertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R):Assertion(A) : The internet is a collection of interconnected computer networks, linked by transmission medium such as copper wires, fiber-optic cables, wireless connections etc.Reason (R) : World Wide Web is a collection of interconnected documents.In the right of the above two statement, choose the correct answer:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) is true. But (R) is false.

Both (A) is false. But (R) is true.

Given below are two statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Defining the objectives of the topic of discussion is not necessarily the first step in classroom communication.Reason (R): Clear definitions of objectives make students understand the topic well.In the light of the above stated two statements, choose the correct option from the choices given below:

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

In a proposition which is particular affirmative,

Both subject and predicate are distributed

Subject term is distributed but the predicate is not distributed

Neither the subject nor the predicate is distributed

Both subject and predicate are distributed

Subject is undistributed but predicate is distributed

Given below are two statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Sniffing may be used to steal data or information over a network.Reason (R): Sniffing is a process of monitoring and capturing all data packets passing through a given network.In the light of the above stated two statements, Choose the correct option from the choices given below:

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Consider the argument provided below:“Sound is impermanent because it is audible”Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian Logic from the options given below:

Fallacy of contradictory reason

Given below are two statements - one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R):Assertion (A): The government of India established higher educational statutory bodies to ensure the quality of education.Reason (R): There are some educational institutions in India which do not provide quality education. In the context of the above two statements, choose the correct option:

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

As per the classical square of opposition, if 'A' proposition is given as true, then which one of the following is correct?

"E" proposition is true, "I" proposition is true and "O" proposition is true

"E" proposition is false, "I" proposition is true and "O" proposition is false

"E" proposition is true, "I" proposition is true and "O" proposition is true

"E" proposition is false, "I" proposition is false and "O" proposition is true

"E" proposition is true, "I" proposition is false and "O" proposition is false

Given below are the statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Considering higher education as a non-priority for the state is linked to the withdrawal of public funding to it.Reason (R): The pressure of free enterprise system in this regard is an attempt to expand their educational market.In the light of above two statements, choose the correction option:

Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

Consider the argument provided below:“Sound is impermanent because it is invisible"Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian logic

Fallacy of contradictory reason

Given below are two statements, one is labeled Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): The clock speed of CPUs has not increased significantly in recent years.Reason (R): Software now being used is faster and therefore processors do not have to be faster. In the light of the above two statements,choose the correct option from those given below :

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)

37 + Mcqs in Structure Of Arguments in Logical and Verbal Reasoning Page 1 McqOptions

1.	Assertion A): The correlation function of mass media is vital for any society.Reason R): The interpretational aspects that include advertising and public relations shape and influence public opinion.Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
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.	is true, but R) is false
D.	is false, but R) is true
Answer» B. Both A) and R) are true, but R) is not the correct explanation of A)

Discussion

2.	“All the students cleared their examination” and “Few students did not clear their examination” This is an instance of __________.
A.	Contradictories
B.	Superaltern
C.	Subaltern
D.	Contraries
Answer» B. Superaltern

Discussion

3.	Consider the argument provided below:“Sound is permanent because it is a product like the jar”Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian logic from the options given below:
A.	Fallacy of contradictory reason
B.	Fallacy of wrong assertion
C.	Fallacy of irrelevant reason
D.	Fallacy of trivial reason
Answer» B. Fallacy of wrong assertion

Discussion

4.	If two propositions are related in such a way that they cannot both be true together, although both may be false together, then such a relation is considered to be:
A.	Contrary
B.	Contradictory
C.	Subaltern
D.	Sub-contrary
Answer» B. Contradictory

Discussion

5.	In the statement "No dogs are reptiles", which terms are distributed?
A.	Only subject term
B.	Only predicate term
C.	Both subject and predicate terms
D.	Neither subject nor predicate term
Answer» D. Neither subject nor predicate term

Discussion

6.	A fallacy in which an opponent’s position is depicted as being more extreme or unreasonable than is justified by what was actually asserted is called:
A.	Argumentum ad Baculum
B.	The Red Herring
C.	Argumentum ad Hominem
D.	Straw Man
Answer» E.

Discussion

7.	Given below are two statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): The impact of natural disasters does not depend on socio-economic factors.Reason (R): Natural disasters do not discriminate between people of a society and other communities.In the light of the above two statements. choose the correct option:
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.	(A) is true but (R) is false
D.	(A) is false but (R) is true
Answer» E.

Discussion

8.	Given below are two statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Information Technology is fast becoming a very important field of activity in India.Reason (R): Software is one of the major exports of India and further India has a very strong base in hardware.In the light of the above two statements, choose the correct option:
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
Answer» D. A is false, but R is true

Discussion

9.	Given below are two statements, one is labeled Assertion(A) and the other is labeled as Reason(R).Assertion (A): Pedagogy and social interaction are two major result-oriented activities of a teacher.Reason (R): Communication has a limited role in both these activities. In the light of the above two statements, choose the correct option from those given below:
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
Answer» D. (A) is false but (R) is true

Discussion

10.	"All tigers are animals", this is an example of which type of proposition?
A.	Particular Negative
B.	Particular Affirmative
C.	Universal Negative
D.	Universal Affirmative
Answer» E.

Discussion

11.	According to the law of excluded middle:
A.	A proposition could be true and false simultaneously
B.	A proposition is either true or false
C.	A proposition is true if it is true
D.	A proposition is neither true nor false
Answer» C. A proposition is true if it is true

Discussion

12.	Given below are two statements — one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Communication does not include all human behaviour for the exchange of informationReasons (R): Communication involves the use of all five sensesChoose the correct option from the following:
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
Answer» D. (A) is false, but (R) is true

Discussion

13.	Consider the argument given below“Sound is permanent because it is audible”Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian logic from the options given below:
A.	Fallacy of trivial reason
B.	Fallacy of irrelevant reason
C.	Fallacy of contradictory reason
D.	Fallacy of wrong assertion
Answer» B. Fallacy of irrelevant reason

Discussion

14.	Quantity and quality of a categorical proposition decide
A.	Validity
B.	Invalidity
C.	Mood
D.	Figure
Answer» D. Figure

Discussion

15.	‘All Judges are fairminded’ is an example of ______ proposition.
A.	Universal affirmative
B.	Universal negative
C.	Particular affirmative
D.	Particular negative
Answer» B. Universal negative

Discussion

16.	Given below are two statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)Assertion (A): In the afternoon of a hot sunny day during the summer season, the tropospheric ozone levels in a city like Delhi are expected to be lower as compared to morning and Evening.Reason (R): In the afternoon period, atmosphere is unstable and its dilution potential is higher as compared to mornings and evenings. In the light of the above two statements, choose the correct option:
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
Answer» E.

Discussion

17.	Given below are two statements – One is labelled asAssertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R):Assertion(A) : The internet is a collection of interconnected computer networks, linked by transmission medium such as copper wires, fiber-optic cables, wireless connections etc.Reason (R) : World Wide Web is a collection of interconnected documents.In the right of the above two statement, choose the correct answer:
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.	Both (A) is true. But (R) is false.
D.	Both (A) is false. But (R) is true.
Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Discussion

18.	Given below are two propositions:All philosophers are fallibleScorates is not fallibleIn the classical square of opposition, which one of the following is the correct answer?
A.	Contrary
B.	Contradictory
C.	Subalteration
D.	Subcontrary
Answer» C. Subalteration

Discussion

19.	Given below are two statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Defining the objectives of the topic of discussion is not necessarily the first step in classroom communication.Reason (R): Clear definitions of objectives make students understand the topic well.In the light of the above stated two statements, choose the correct option from the choices given below:
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
Answer» E.

Discussion

20.	In a proposition which is particular affirmative,
A.	Subject term is distributed but the predicate is not distributed
B.	Neither the subject nor the predicate is distributed
C.	Both subject and predicate are distributed
D.	Subject is undistributed but predicate is distributed
Answer» C. Both subject and predicate are distributed

Discussion

21.	Given below are two statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Sniffing may be used to steal data or information over a network.Reason (R): Sniffing is a process of monitoring and capturing all data packets passing through a given network.In the light of the above stated two statements, Choose the correct option from the choices given below:
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
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

22.	"Mr X lives in a slum and is unemployed. Therefore, Mr X deserves to be a minister."Which kind of fallacy is committed in the argument?
A.	Fallacy of Compposition
B.	Ad misericordium
C.	Fallacy of Division
D.	Fallacy of Accident
Answer» C. Fallacy of Division

Discussion

23.	Given below is a proposition:Mahatma Gandhi is called father of Nation.What kind of classical categorical proposition is it?
A.	Universal affirmative
B.	Particular affirmative
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Particular affirmative

Discussion

24.	In which of the following propositions, both can be true simultaneously but cannot be false simultaneously?
A.	Contrary
B.	Contradiction
C.	Sub contrary
D.	Subaltern
Answer» D. Subaltern

Discussion

25.	“Everyone is going to the party; you should go too.” This inference commits which kind of fallacy?
A.	Ad Populum
B.	Equivocation
C.	Ad Verecundiam
D.	Ad Ignoration
Answer» B. Equivocation

Discussion

26.	Consider the argument provided below:“Sound is impermanent because it is audible”Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian Logic from the options given below:
A.	Fallacy of Trivial reason
B.	Fallacy of irrelevant reason
C.	Fallacy of wrong assertion
D.	Fallacy of contradictory reason
Answer» B. Fallacy of irrelevant reason

Discussion

27.	Identify the argument under which instantial propositions are inferrable from Universal Proposition.
A.	Deductive argument
B.	Inductive argument
C.	Reductive argument
D.	Analogical argument
Answer» B. Inductive argument

Discussion

28.	According to traditional square of opposition, if two propositions are so related that they cannot both be false. although they may both be true, They are called:
A.	Sub alterns
B.	Sub contraries
C.	Contradictories
D.	Contraries
Answer» C. Contradictories

Discussion

29.	Given below are two statements - one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R):Assertion (A): The government of India established higher educational statutory bodies to ensure the quality of education.Reason (R): There are some educational institutions in India which do not provide quality education. In the context of the above two statements, choose the correct option:
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
Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Discussion

30.	‘All children are not greedy’ is an example of which proposition?
A.	Universal Affirmative
B.	Universal Negative
C.	Particular Affirmative
D.	Particular Negative
Answer» C. Particular Affirmative

Discussion

31.	As per the classical square of opposition, if 'A' proposition is given as true, then which one of the following is correct?
A.	"E" proposition is false, "I" proposition is true and "O" proposition is false
B.	"E" proposition is true, "I" proposition is true and "O" proposition is true
C.	"E" proposition is false, "I" proposition is false and "O" proposition is true
D.	"E" proposition is true, "I" proposition is false and "O" proposition is false
Answer» B. "E" proposition is true, "I" proposition is true and "O" proposition is true

Discussion

32.	Given below are the statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Considering higher education as a non-priority for the state is linked to the withdrawal of public funding to it.Reason (R): The pressure of free enterprise system in this regard is an attempt to expand their educational market.In the light of above two statements, choose the correction option:
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true, but R is false
D.	A is false, but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

33.	Consider the argument provided below:“Sound is impermanent because it is invisible"Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian logic
A.	Fallacy of irrelevant reason
B.	Fallacy of wrong assertion
C.	Fallacy of trivial reason
D.	Fallacy of contradictory reason
Answer» B. Fallacy of wrong assertion

Discussion

34.	Considered the following statements with reference to categorical propositions:(A) “Some birds are mammals” is a particular affirmative proposition and it distributes subject term alone.(B) “Some birds are mammals” is a particular affirmative proposition and it distributes predicate term alone.(C) “Some birds are mammals” is a particular affirmative proposition and it distributes both subject and predicate terms.(D) “Some birds are mammals” is a particular affirmative proposition and it distributes neither subject term nor predicate term.Choose the correct option from below:
A.	Only (A) and (D) are correct
B.	Only (C) and (D) are correct
C.	Only (B) is correct
D.	Only (D) is correct
Answer» E.

Discussion

35.	Given below are four propositions. Two of them are related in such a way that they cannot be true, although they can be false. Select the code that states those two propositionsA. All men are honestB. No men are honestC. Some men are honestD. Some men are not honestChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.	A and B only
B.	B and C only
C.	C and D only
D.	A and D only
Answer» B. B and C only

Discussion

36.	Given below are two statements, one is labeled Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): The clock speed of CPUs has not increased significantly in recent years.Reason (R): Software now being used is faster and therefore processors do not have to be faster. In the light of the above two statements,choose the correct option from those given below :
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
C.	(A) is true but (R) is false
D.	(A) is true but (R) is true
Answer» D. (A) is true but (R) is true

Discussion

37.	An informed fallacy in which the conclusion of an argument is stated or assumed in any one of the premises is known as:A) Begging the questionB) Circular argumentC) Ignoratio elenchiD) Petitio principiiChoose the correct option from the following:
A.	A, B and D
B.	A and C
C.	C only
D.	B, C and D
Answer» B. A and C

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Logical and Verbal Reasoning.

Assertion A): The correlation function of mass media is vital for any society.Reason R): The interpretational aspects that include advertising and public relations shape and influence public opinion.Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

“All the students cleared their examination” and “Few students did not clear their examination” This is an instance of __________.

Consider the argument provided below:“Sound is permanent because it is a product like the jar”Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian logic from the options given below:

If two propositions are related in such a way that they cannot both be true together, although both may be false together, then such a relation is considered to be:

In the statement "No dogs are reptiles", which terms are distributed?

A fallacy in which an opponent’s position is depicted as being more extreme or unreasonable than is justified by what was actually asserted is called:

"All tigers are animals", this is an example of which type of proposition?

According to the law of excluded middle:

Consider the argument given below“Sound is permanent because it is audible”Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian logic from the options given below:

Quantity and quality of a categorical proposition decide

‘All Judges are fairminded’ is an example of ______ proposition.

Given below are two propositions:All philosophers are fallibleScorates is not fallibleIn the classical square of opposition, which one of the following is the correct answer?

In a proposition which is particular affirmative,

"Mr X lives in a slum and is unemployed. Therefore, Mr X deserves to be a minister."Which kind of fallacy is committed in the argument?

Given below is a proposition:Mahatma Gandhi is called father of Nation.What kind of classical categorical proposition is it?

In which of the following propositions, both can be true simultaneously but cannot be false simultaneously?

“Everyone is going to the party; you should go too.” This inference commits which kind of fallacy?

Consider the argument provided below:“Sound is impermanent because it is audible”Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian Logic from the options given below:

Identify the argument under which instantial propositions are inferrable from Universal Proposition.

According to traditional square of opposition, if two propositions are so related that they cannot both be false. although they may both be true, They are called:

‘All children are not greedy’ is an example of which proposition?

As per the classical square of opposition, if 'A' proposition is given as true, then which one of the following is correct?

Consider the argument provided below:“Sound is impermanent because it is invisible"Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian logic

An informed fallacy in which the conclusion of an argument is stated or assumed in any one of the premises is known as:A) Begging the questionB) Circular argumentC) Ignoratio elenchiD) Petitio principiiChoose the correct option from the following: