Power of Reasoning and Logic

Power of Reasoning – PYQ Points

First Stage in the Development of a Concept

• In the 2021 PYQ, the question asked about the “first stage in the development of a concept.”
• The options included Reading, Questioning, Sensory exploration, and Reasoning.
• The correct answer given in the source is: Sensory exploration.
• First stage in the development of a concept → Sensory exploration.

Deductive / Reasoning Thinking

• In the 2021 PYQ, the question stated that Deductive reasoning enhances speed and efficiency in solving problems.
• The correct answer is: in solving.
• Deductive reasoning → Enhances speed and efficiency in solving problems.

Type of Reasoning

• In the 2022 PYQ, the following example was given: “If there is a solar eclipse the street will be dark. There is a solar eclipse. Therefore, the streets are dark.”
• The question asked which type of reasoning is represented by this example.
• The options included Inductive reasoning, Deductive reasoning, Conditioned reasoning, and Linear reasoning.
• The correct answer given in the source is: Conditioned reasoning.
• Solar eclipse – streets become dark → Conditioned reasoning.

Stepwise Thinking