Statement Logic and Induction/Deduction
XAT 2013 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Medium · Critical Reasoning
Choose the most appropriate option after reading the following statements.
- Whether due to haste or design, the new laws are marked by vagueness, leaving officials all down the organization's bureaucratic chain great latitude in enforcing them.
- The opacity of the language leaves the law open to manipulation on political grounds.
- A.
Statement 2 can be induced from statement 1.
- B.
Statement 1 can be induced from statement 2.
- C.
Statement 2 can be deduced from statement 1.
- D.
Statement 1 can be deduced from statement 2.
- E.
Statements 1 and 2 are independent.
E
Explanation
Statement 1 talks about 'the new laws' (plural) being vaguely worded and giving latitude to officials. Statement 2 talks about 'the law' (a specific single law) open to political manipulation. They refer to different contexts/subjects and are independent.
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