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Statements: America's defence secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan.
Conclusions:
- Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms.
- It would ensure peace in the region.
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
- Neither I nor II follows
ExplanationPakistan's ability to manufacture arms is not being talked about in the statement. So, I does not follow. The fact in II cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, II also does not follow. - 1. Statements: The T.V. staff deserves an applaud for showing booth capture.
Conclusions:
- T.V. aims at showing things in their true perspective.
- People involved in booth capturing have been recognised and are being tried by law.
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
- 2. Statements: Industrial Revolution which first of all started in Europe has brought about modern age.
Conclusions:
- Disparity between rich and poor results in revolution.
- Revolution overhauls society.
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
- 3. Statements: A large majority of the work force in India is unorganised. Most of them earn either the minimum or uncertain wages while others are engaged in sundry jobs.
Conclusions:
- The workers in the organised sector get better facilities and stay longer in their jobs.
- Some workers in the unorganised sector of the work force have a regular and fixed income.
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. Statements: It has been decided by the Government to withdraw 33% of the subsidy on cooking gas from the beginning of next month. - A spokesman of the Government.
Conclusions:
- People now no more desire or need such subsidy from Government as they can afford increased price of the cooking gas.
- The price of the cooking gas will increase at least by 33% from the next month.
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
- 5. Statements: After this amendment to the Constitution, no child below the age of 14 years will be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment.
Conclusions:
- Before this amendment, children below 14 years were employed to work in factory or mine.
- The employers must now abide by this amendment to the Constitution.
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
- 6. Statements: Fortune favours the brave.
Conclusions:
- Risks are necessary for success.
- Cowards die many times before their death.
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
- 7. Statements: Irregularity is a cause for failure in exams. Some regular students fail in the examinations.
Conclusions:
- All failed students are regular.
- All successful students are not regular.
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
- 8. Statements: In case of outstanding candidates, the condition of previous experience of social work may be waived by the admission committee for M.A. (Social work).
Conclusions:
- Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will have previous experience of social work.
- Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will not have previous experience of social work.
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
- 9. Statements: Today out of the world population of several thousand million, the majority of men have to live under governments which refuse them personal liberty and the right to dissent.
Conclusions:
- People are indifferent to personal liberty and the right to dissent.
- People desire personal liberty and the right to dissent.
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. Statements: Double your money in five months - An advertisement.
Conclusions:
- The assurance is not genuine.
- People want their money to grow.
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
Statement and Conclusion problems
Search Results
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Explanation:
Clearly, I directly follows from the statement. However, II is not directly related to the given statement and so does not follow.
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Explanation:
The cause of revolution cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, I does not follow. However, the statement mentions that Industrial Revolution brought about modern age. This means that revolution overhauls society. So, II follows.
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Explanation:
The workers in the organised sector are not being talked about in the statement. So, I does not follow. It is mentioned that some workers in the unorganised sector are engaged in sundry jobs. This means that they have fixed income. So, II follows.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II follows
Explanation:
The decision to withdraw subsidy has clearly been taken to compensate for the loss and not because people can now afford to pay more for cooking gas. So, I does not follow. Also, the statement talks of withdrawing 33% of the prevailing subsidy and not of reducing 33% of the actual price. So, II also does not follow.
Correct Answer: Both I and II follow
Explanation:
The statement mentions that after the amendment, no child below 14 years will be engaged in hazardous employment. This means that before the amendment, the practice of employing children below 14 years was in vogue. This in turn means that employers will have to abide by the amendment. So, both I and II follow.
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Explanation:
According to the statement, only those who tackle situations bravely achieve success. So, I follows. However, II is vague with regard to the given statement and so does not follow.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II follows
Explanation:
The given statement clearly implies that all irregular and some regular students fail in the examinations. This, in turn, means that all successful students are regular but not all regular students are successful. So, neither I nor II follows.
Correct Answer: Both I and II follow
Explanation:
According to the statement, previous experience is an essential condition for candidates but in case of outstanding candidates, this condition shall be waived. This means that some candidates will have previous experience while some will not. So, both I and II follow.
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Explanation:
It is mentioned in the statement that most people are forced to live under Governments which refuse them personal liberty and the right to dissent. This means that they are not indifferent to these rights but have a desire for them. So, only II follows.
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Explanation:
The authenticity of the given statement cannot be deduced. So, I does not follow. Since, the advertisement talks of quick returns, it implies that people want their money to grow, as an advertisement always imbibes comments and features that attract the attention of the people immediately. So, II follows.
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