Logical Implication: Acknowledging Randomness

XAT 2011 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Hard · Critical Reasoning

Randomness has to be dealt with successfully to ensure a better control over one's life. Before one can deal effectively with randomness, one must acknowledge its existence.

The above statement implies the following except:

  1. A.

    Randomness can be dealt with effectively.

  2. B.

    If one acknowledges the existence of randomness, one will be able to deal with it effectively.

  3. C.

    One can deal effectively with randomness if and only if one acknowledges its existence.

  4. D.

    Everyone lives in a random world.

  5. E.

    If one does not acknowledge the existence of randomness, one cannot deal with it effectively.

Answer

B

Explanation

Acknowledging randomness is a necessary condition for dealing with it, not a sufficient condition. Thus B is not implied.

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