Question 44

Logical Reasoning Syllogism Easy

Read the given information properly and answer the question given below: In an organization for the selection of marketing manager, the following conditions are there.
(I) As of 1/12/2025, the age of the candidate must be at least 25 years and not more than 35 years.
(2) The candidate must graduate at a minimum any discipline with 55% marks.
(3) The candidate must have secured at least 60% marks in a PG degree/diploma with marketing specialization.
(4) The candidate must have 5 years experience as an assistant marketing manager after education.
If the candidate fulfills all the above conditions except, (a) (2) as above, but if he has got minimum 50% in graduation and minimum 65% in PG degree/diploma with marketing specialization, his case must be sent to a marketing head.
(b) (1) as above, but if his age is not more than 40 years, and he has experience of 8 years as assistant marketing manager, then his case should be sent to the managing director. In the following question, details of one candidate are given. You have to select the answer based on the information provided and the conditions given above. You are not to assume anything other than the information provided in the following question. Mr. Mihir Sharma was born on 24th July 1994. He got 60% on a PG diploma (Marketing). After his PG diploma, he is working as assistant marketing manager in an organization. He got 54% at graduation.

(A) The information made available is insufficient for making decision.
(B) The candidate is not to be selected.
(C) The candidate is to be selected.
(D) The case is to be referred to the Marketing head.
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Correct Solution: Option B

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Syllogism Solution

Solution

We must evaluate Mr. Mihir Sharma's profile against the given eligibility criteria and exception clauses to determine the outcome.

Analysis of Mr. Sharma's Profile:

  • (1) Age: Born on 24/07/1994, his age on 1/12/2025 will be 31 years. This is within the required 25-35 year range. (Condition Met)
  • (2) Graduation Marks: He secured 54%. The minimum requirement is 55%. (Condition Not Met)
  • (3) PG Marks: He secured 60%. This meets the minimum requirement of 60%. (Condition Met)
  • (4) Experience: The duration of his experience is not mentioned, making the data insufficient for this point. However, he has already failed another condition.

Checking Exception Clauses:

Since he fails criterion (2), we check the exception for it:

  • Exception (a): To be referred to the Marketing Head, he needs a minimum of 50% in graduation (which he has at 54%) AND a minimum of 65% in his PG degree. He only has 60% in his PG degree.
  • Therefore, he does not qualify for this exception.

Conclusion:

Mr. Sharma does not meet the minimum graduation marks, nor does he qualify for any of the exception clauses. Therefore, the candidate is not to be selected.