Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2426 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Critical Reasoning

Question Statement:

Argument: 'Either the well pump motor burned out or the electrical fuse blew. The electrical fuse did not blow. Therefore, the well pump motor burned out.' Which argument is structurally identical?

Options:

  • (A) Either the fuel tank is empty or the battery is dead. The battery is not dead. Therefore, the fuel tank is empty.
  • (B) If the battery is dead, the car will not start. The car started. Therefore, the battery is fine.
  • (C) All cars require fuel. This vehicle is a car. Therefore, it requires fuel.
  • (D) Some cars are electric. Some electric vehicles are trucks. Therefore, some cars are trucks.

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Both follow the valid disjunctive syllogism: Either P or Q; not Q; therefore P.
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