Statements: Leaders, who raise much hue and cry about the use of Hindi, generally send their children to English medium schools.
Conclusions:
India lacks good Hindi medium schools.
There is a world of difference between preaching and practising.
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
Either I or II follows
Explanation
Clearly, either I or II could be the reason for the situation expressed in the statement.
More questions
1. Statement: There has been unprecedented increase in the prices of essential commodities during the past few days due to the strike call given by the transporters association.
Courses of Action:
The transporters' association should be ordered by the government to immediately withdraw strike call or else they will face severe consequences.
The government should immediately make alternative arrangements to ensure adequate supply of essential commodities in the market.
The government should immediately declare the strike illegal and put all those responsible for the strike behind the bars.
Clearly, the situation demands that strike be called off, either through warning or negotiations, and till then alternative arrangements be made to retain normalcy in supply of essential commodities. So, both I and II follow. Taking extreme steps (as getting the striking transporters arrested) at the first stage, doesn't seem proper. So, III does not follow.
Candid and indirect refer to opposing traits. Honest and untruthful refer to opposing traits. The answer is not choice a because frank means the same thing as candid.Wicked (choice b) is incorrect because even though it refers to a negative trait, it does not mean the opposite of honest. (Choice c) is incorrect because truthful and honest mean the same thing.
3. All the trees in the park are flowering trees. Some of the trees in the park are dogwoods. All dogwoods in the park are flowering trees. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
All of the trees in the park are flowering trees, So all dogwoods
in the park are flowering trees.
4. Yoga has become a very popular type of exercise, but it may not be for everyone. Before you sign yourself up for a yoga class, you need to examine what it is you want from your fitness routine. If you're looking for a high-energy, fast-paced aerobic workout, a yoga class might not be your best choice. This paragraph best supports the statement that
Options
A. yoga is more popular than high-impact aerobics.
B. before embarking on a new exercise regimen, you should think about your needs and desires.
C. yoga is changing the world of fitness in major ways
D. yoga benefits your body and mind
E. most people think that yoga isn't a rigorous form of exercise.
Correct Answer: before embarking on a new exercise regimen, you should think about your needs and desires.
Explanation:
The second sentence points out that people should examine what they want from a fitness routine before signing up for a new exercise class. There is no evidence to support choice a. Choice c might sound reasonable due to the fact that the paragraph tells us that yoga has become very popular, but this statement is not supported by the information provided in the paragraph. Choices d and e are also not supported since the paragraph doesn't tell us whether yoga is good for both body and mind or what people think about it.
5. Statements: Our securities investments carry market risk. Consult your investment advisor or agent before investing.
Conclusions:
One should not invest in securities.
The investment advisor calculates the market risk with certainty.
Investment in securities involves risk. This does not mean that one should not invest in securities. So, I does not follow. Since the statement advises one to consult investment advisor before investing, so II follows.
6. Statement: "Get rid of your past for future, get our new generation fridge at a discount in exchange of old"- An advertisement.
Assumptions:
The sales of the new fridge may increase in the coming months.
Clearly, the scheme would encourage those owning an old fridge to go for a new one at a reasonable price without the hassles of disposing off the old one. So, I is implicit. Besides, an advertisement highlights that which appeals to masses and which customers crave for. So, II is also implicit.
7. Statement: An advertisement: If you want to follow the footprints of an ideal leader, wear 'X' brand of shoes.
Assumptions:
Most people like to become ideal leaders.
One can't become ideal leader unless one wears X brand of shoes.
Clearly, the advertisement mentioned here is merely a catchy slogan, and attempt has been made to touch the deep desire of the masses to draw their attention towards the product. So, only I is implicit.
8. Statement: Money is the root cause of all the problems in a family.
The statement mentions the cause of family problems and does not deal with all the problems. So, I is not implicit. Also, it is mentioned that money is the cause of family problems. But this does not mean that problems always exist in a family. So, II is also not implicit.
9. Statement: The improvement in the quality of T.V. programmes will lead to increase in the sales of T.V.
Assumptions:
T.V. is a good entertainment medium.
The quality of T.V, programmes has improved recently.
The improvement in quality of programmes will increase the sale shows that it is in great use. So, I is implicit. Nothing is mentioned of recent changes. So, II is not implicit.
10. Statements: The Government of country X has recently announced several concessions and offered attractive package tours for foreign visitors.
Conclusions:
Now, more number of foreign tourists will visit the country.
The Government of country X seems to be serious in attracting tourists.