Question

The question below consists of a main statement followed by four options. Select the one that logically follows the main statement
The slip fielder can catch a ball, only if the batsman is brought to the front foot and he tries to hit the ball

• A. The batsman is brought to the front foot, hence the slip fielder cannot catch the ball
• B. The batsman did not try to hit the ball, hence the slip fielder cannot catch the ball
• C. The fielder caught the ball, means that the batsman was brought to the front foot and he did not try to hit the ball
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To solve this logical reasoning problem, we need to examine the conditions given in the main statement and evaluate which option logically follows from these conditions.

1. Main Statement:

   "The slip fielder can catch a ball, only if the batsman is brought to the front foot and he tries to hit the ball."

   This statement sets up a conditional scenario where two requirements must be met for the slip fielder to catch the ball:

   • The batsman must be brought to the front foot.
   • The batsman must try to hit the ball.
2. Options Evaluation:
   • Option 1: "The batsman is brought to the front foot, hence the slip fielder cannot catch the ball"

     This is incorrect because bringing the batsman to the front foot is only one part of the condition. It does not negate the chance of catching unless the second condition (trying to hit the ball) is also considered.

   • Option 2: "The batsman did not try to hit the ball, hence the slip fielder cannot catch the ball"

     This is the correct choice. According to the main statement, if any of the conditions are unmet (in this case, trying to hit the ball), the slip fielder cannot catch the ball.

   • Option 3: "The fielder caught the ball, means that the batsman was brought to the front foot and he did not try to hit the ball"

     This is incorrect because it contradicts the main statement which states that both conditions must be fulfilled for the ball to be caught.

   • Option 4: "All the above"

     This is incorrect because Options 1 and 3 are logically inconsistent with the main statement.

3. Conclusion:

   Hence, the option that logically follows the main statement is "The batsman did not try to hit the ball, hence the slip fielder cannot catch the ball."