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- Question
- Statement:
Under the newly formulated strategy by state X, the use of articles made of non-reusable plastics such as forks, spoons, cords or strings, cords or strings, sheets and mats and the distribution of newspapers and periodicals in plastic wrappers have been banned as an environment -cleaning initiative.
Conclusions :
I. Most people of State X will be satisfied with the initiative taken by the government.
II. Most people of state X will not be satisfied by the initiative taken by the government .
Options- A. if only conclusion I follows
- B. if only conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if neither I nor II follows, and
- Correct Answer
- if either I or II follows
ExplanationWe can't correlate the people's satisfaction with the formulated strategy. But one of the given conclusions must be true.
- 1. Statement:
''Examination papers of science for class X and maths and physics for class XII have been simplified by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).--- Director of CBSE
Conclusions :
I. The initiative adopted by CBSE will improve efficiency of student to a great extent.
II. Simplification of examination papers is likely to reduce psychological pressure on students.
Options- A. if only conclusion I follows
- B. if only conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if neither I nor II follows, and Discuss
- 2. Statement:
''If You are attacked it is perfectly legitimate under international law to exercise the right of hot pursuit. At this moment we are not considering it. ''--- Union Home Minister of country 'X'
Conclusions :
I.Hot pursuit is the ultimate step.
II. Country 'X' has been attacked by some other country.
Options- A. if only conclusion I follows
- B. if only conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if neither I nor II follows, and Discuss
- 3. Statement:
''The good news is the shows have been postponed, not cancelled. The bad news is the disappointment of fans and the thousands of pounds lost.''
---Criticism made by Mr X. when two mega Bollywood shows were declared postponed.
Conclusions :
I. Thousand of viewers were preparing to watch the giant shows.
II.The shows are to be organised in the UK.
Options- A. if only conclusion I follows
- B. if only conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if neither I nor II follows, and Discuss
- 4. Statement: ''
India will not withdraw its troops from the border until its satisfied that cross border infiltration has ended.''--- US Defence secretary
Conclusions:
I. India has optimum number of troops to sustain its internal peace.
II. Infiltration is a serious problem.
Options- A. if only conclusion I follows
- B. if only conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if neither I nor II follows, and Discuss
- 5. Statement:
''In a rural area people generally lack computer skills, some of them are even unaware of the word ''computer'' but not so in my native place.'' - Mr 'X'
Conclusions :
I. X's native place is in a rural area .
II. Most people belonging to X's native place are aware of computer skills.
Options- A. if only conclusion I follows
- B. if only conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if neither I nor II follows, and Discuss
- 6. Statement:
The government has taken every possible step to deal effectively with the drought. Our godowns are brimming with foodgrains.-PM of country'X'
Conclusions :
I. The government of country 'X' will not let anyone die of hunger.
II. Effective and concentrated effort is likely to lessen the people's miseries caused by drought.
Options- A. if only conclusion I follows
- B. if only conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if neither I nor II follows, and Discuss
- 7. Statement:
The hepatitis-B virus that cause extensive liver damage may be getting transmitted though articles of personal use such as toothbrush, towel or even handkerchief.
Conclusions :
I. Hepatitis-B is a contagious disease.
II. Human liver is one of those human organs which are more prone to damage by hepatitis-B virus.
Options- A. if only conclusion I follows
- B. if only conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if neither I nor II follows, and Discuss
- 8. Statement:
Would oil prices fell two cent when country 'X' agreed to allow United Nations weapons inspector to review their weapons. -A news
Conclusions :
I. The country 'X' is an oil-producing country.
II. The country 'X' is not an oil-producing country.
Options- A. if only conclusion I follows
- B. if only conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if neither I nor II follows, and Discuss
- 9. Statement:
Older women who use assisted reproductive technology or drugs are usually monitored more closely than younger mothers who conceive naturally . They are also more likely to get counselling or parental tests than their younger counterpart. Plus, older mothers are generally more affluent and educated then younger ones and more careful about risky behavior when approaching pregnancy.
Conclusions :
I. The health risks to children born to women above 35 years of age are not significantly greater.
II. Twins and triplets born to older women are just as healthy as those born to younger mothers.
Options- A. if only conclusion I follows
- B. if only conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if neither I nor II follows, and Discuss
- 10. Statement:
For over three decades the government of country X has been making its efforts to raise the per capita income of common people. Despite an intelligent team of ministry and expert bureaucrats, it has failed in its objective.
Conclusions :
I. It is strong willpower as well as dedication is more important than Knowledge and expertise.
II. Without restricting the growth of population rate, improvement in per capita income is impossible.
Options- A. if only conclusion I follows
- B. if only conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if neither I nor II follows, and Discuss
Statement and Conclusion problems
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Correct Answer: if only conclusion II follows
Explanation:
I may or may not be outcome of the changes made in examination papers. But II is true.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II follows, and
Explanation:
It is apparent from the statement that hot pursuit is one of the last steps. But we don't know whether it is the ultimate. Hence I does not follow. Again, ''if you are attacked'' does not necessarily imply that the country has been attacked. Hence II does not follow.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II follows, and
Explanation:
The statement does not say about the number of viewers or the ticket rates. Hence I does not follow. Losts of thousands of pounds does not imply that the shows are to be organised in the UK. It may be Jamaica, Lebanon, Egypt etc because these are the countries where pound is the currency used.
Correct Answer: if only conclusion II follows
Explanation:
'Not withdrawing troops' implies conclusion II.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Both I and II follow because of the tone of the statement.
Correct Answer: if only conclusion II follows
Explanation:
I is only an assumption but II is true.
Correct Answer: if only conclusion I follows
Explanation:
Since the disease is transmitted thought articles of personal use I follows. But II does not follow from the given statement .
Correct Answer: if either I or II follows
Explanation:
Slump in oil price is the result of recent steps taken by country X. On the basis of the statement, However, we can't conclude that country 'X' is an oil-producing country . But either of the two conclusions must be true.
Correct Answer: if only conclusion I follows
Explanation:
The comparison made between the facilities and related aspects of older women and there younger counterparts makes conclusion I valid. But conclusion II does not follow from the statement because we are not sure about it on the basis of the given information.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II follows, and
Explanation:
Failure of government in getting the objective does not necessarily mean that the government lacks strong will power. No clues about ''strong will power'' have been given in the statement. Hence, I does not follow. The statement does not say anything about the growth rate of population. Hence, II does not follow.
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