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  • The question below, there is a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true. Then consider the 2 conclusion together and decide which of them follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Statement: High pressure boilers are hazardous pieces of equipment, which are strictly regulated with special laws. Conclusions: I. If not regulated, high pressure boilers will be easily available in the market II. High pressure boilers are rare.


  • Options
  • A. Only conclusion I follows
  • B. Only conclusion II follows
  • C. Both conclusion I and II follows
  • D. Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  • Correct Answer
  • Neither conclusion I nor II follows 

    Explanation

    The statement says that the high pressure boilers arehazardousand that?s why they are strictly regulated with special laws. Conclusion 1 talks about availability although the statement does not relate to the availability. Conclusion 2 talks about the rarity of high pressure boilers although the statement does not mention it anywhere.

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    • 1. PSYCHOLOGIST : NEUROSIS

    • Options
    • A. ophthalmologist : cataract
    • B. dermatologist : fracture
    • C. infant : pediatrician
    • D. rash : orthopedist
    • E. oncologist : measles
      • Discuss
    • 2. Optimist is to cheerful as pessimist is to

    • Options
    • A. gloomy
    • B. mean
    • C. petty
    • D. helpful
      • Discuss
    • 3. Statements: Death keeps no calendar.

      Conclusions:

      1. Man must die one day.
      2. Death can come at any time.


    • Options
    • A. Only conclusion I follows
    • B. Only conclusion II follows
    • C. Either I or II follows
    • D. Neither I nor II follows
    • E. Both I and II follow
      • Discuss
    • 4. Which word does NOT belong with the others?

    • Options
    • A. cornea
    • B. retina
    • C. pupil
    • D. vision
      • Discuss
    • 5. Many business offices are located in buildings having two to eight floors. If a building has more than three floors, it has a lift.

    • Options
    • A. All floors may be reached by lifts.
    • B. Only floors above the third floor have lifts.
    • C. Seventh floors have lifts.
    • D. Second floors do not have lifts.
      • Discuss
    • 6. Choose the picture that would go in the empty box so that the two bottom pictures are related in the same way as the top two:

    • Options
    • A. 1
    • B. 2
    • C. 3
    • D. 4
      • Discuss
    • 7. Choose the picture that would go in the empty box so that the two bottom pictures are related in the same way as the top two:

    • Options
    • A. 1
    • B. 2
    • C. 3
    • D. 4
      • Discuss
    • 8. Choose the picture that would go in the empty box so that the two bottom pictures are related in the same way as the top two:

    • Options
    • A. 1
    • B. 2
    • C. 3
    • D. 4
      • Discuss
    • 9. Statements: National Aluminium Company has moved India from a position of shortage to self-sufficiency in the metal.

      Conclusions:

      1. Previously, India had to import aluminium.
      2. With this speed, it can soon become a foreign exchange earner.


    • Options
    • A. Only conclusion I follows
    • B. Only conclusion II follows
    • C. Either I or II follows
    • D. Neither I nor II follows
    • E. Both I and II follow
      • Discuss
    • 10. Statement: Footpaths of a busy road are crowded with vendors selling cheap items.

      Courses of Action:

      1. The help of police should be sought to drive them away.
      2. Some space should be provided to them where they can earn their bread without blocking footpaths.


    • Options
    • A. Only I follows
    • B. Only II follows
    • C. Either I or II follows
    • D. Neither I nor II follows
    • E. Both I and II follow
      • Discuss

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