Statements: The average number of persons per household is 5 in urban areas whereas it is 7 in rural areas. The national average is 6.
Conclusions:
The population per unit area in the rural areas is higher than in the urban areas.
More persons live in the same household in the rural areas as compared to those in the urban areas.
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
Correct Answer
Only conclusion II follows
Explanation
The population per household and not the population per unit area is being talked about in the statement. So, only II follows while I does not.
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1. Statements: Wind is an inexhaustible source of energy and an aerogenerator can convert it into electricity. Though not much has been done in this field, the survey shows that there is vast potential for developing wind as alternative source of energy.
Conclusions:
Energy by wind is comparatively newly emerging field.
The energy crisis can be dealt by exploring more in the field of aero-generation.
The phrase 'not much has been done in this field' indicates that wind energy is a comparatively newly emerging field. So, I follows. The expression 'there is vast potential for developing wind as alternative source of energy' proves II to be true.
The statement implies that people are inclined towards giving their children good education. So, only II follows while I does not.
8. Statements: From the next academic year, students will have the option of dropping Mathematics and Science for their school leaving certificate examination.
Conclusions:
Students who are weak in Science and Mathematics will be admitted.
Earlier students did not have the choice of continuing their education without taking these subjects.
Since the new system gives the students the option of dropping Science and Mathematics, so students weak in these subjects can also be admitted. So, I follows. Also, it is mentioned that the new system will come into effect from the next academic year. This means that it did not exist previously. So, II also follows.
9. Statements: It is almost impossible to survive and prosper in this world without sacrificing ethics and morality.
Conclusions:
World appreciates some concepts but may not uphold it.
Concept of ethics and morality are not practicable in life.