Reasoning – Verification of Truth of the Statement
What is Verification of Truth of the Statement?
These questions present a factual or logical passage followed by statements. You must judge whether each statement is true based solely on the passage.
Key Features
1. Fact-based judgment from the given passage.
2. No assumptions beyond what is provided.
3. Some statements may seem true in general knowledge but must be evaluated only based on the passage.
Example Questions
- Passage: All apples are fruits. Some fruits are red.
Statement: Some apples are red.
Answer: Answer: Cannot be determined (Not enough info in passage).
- Passage: No car is a bike. All bikes are two-wheelers.
Statement: No car is a two-wheeler.
Answer: Answer: False
Exam Tips
- Base your answer only on the given facts, not external knowledge.
- Look for direct and indirect relationships using set logic.
- Use Venn diagrams or elimination if necessary.
Common Mistakes
- Using real-world logic over provided facts.
- Inferring assumptions not supported in the passage.
- Overlooking 'all', 'some', 'none' keywords.
Quick Revision Checklist
- Re-read the passage before evaluating each statement.
- Identify keyword logic: All A are B, No A is B, etc.
- Be strict about sticking to only stated facts.
Summary: This topic builds critical reading skills by testing your ability to make judgments strictly from given information. No assumptions, no real-world knowledge—only textual logic.