Statement and Conclusion problems
- 1. Statements: Although the education system has progressed from the point of view of the number of schools, most of them are ill-equipped and have not achieved excellence in imparting education.
Conclusions:
- In future, we should provide good teachers and equipment to these schools.
- We need not open any more schools in the future.
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
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Explanation:
Clearly, the statement stresses the need to provide good teachers and equipment to schools. So, I follows. However, the fact that education system in India is progressing with regard to schools does not imply that no more schools should be opened. So, II does not follow.
- 2. Statements: This book 'Z' is the only book which focuses its attention to the problem of poverty in India between 1950 and 1980.
Conclusions:
- There was no question of poverty before 1950.
- No other book deals with poverty in India during 1950 to 1980.
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
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Explanation:
The phrase 'only book' in the statement makes II implicit. However, nothing about the state of poverty before 1950 can be deduced from the statement. So, I does not follow.
- 3. Statements: For over three decades Company X has been totally involved in energy conservation, its efficient use and management.
Conclusions:
- The Company has yet to learn and acquire basic things in this area.
- It is dedication that is more important than knowledge and expertise.
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
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II follows
Explanation:
Since the company has been working in this area for three decades, it must have the necessary expertise and infrastructure required in this field. So, I does not follow. However, the qualities that have made the Company X successful in this field have not been mentioned. So, II also does not follow.
- 4. Statements: About 50 per cent of the animal by-products - hair, skin, horns etc. is edible protein. American chemists have developed a method of isolating 45 per cent of this protein. They used an enzyme developed in Japan to break down soya protein.
Conclusions:
- Americans have not been able to develop enzymes.
- Animal by-products protein has the same composition as soya protein.
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
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II follows
Explanation:
That the American chemists used an enzyme developed in Japan, does not mean that Americans have not been able to develop enzymes. So, I does not follow. Also, nothing about the compositions of animal by products protein and soya protein is mentioned in the statement. So, II also does not follow.
- 5. Statements: The commissioner of police has appealed people not to put up banners which obstruct pedestrian or motor traffic.
Conclusions:
- Some of the people may respond and will not put up such banners.
- Policemen will have to keep a watchful eye on the new banners which are being put up on the roads.
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
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Explanation:
Clearly, the appeal has been made keeping in mind the fact that it would create awareness and have some effect. So, - I follows. However, the statement talks of a general appeal and not stringent directions. So, II does not follow.
- 6. Statements: The Minister questioned the utility of the space research programme and suggested its replacement by other areas of felt national needs.
Conclusions:
- Exploring the space does not contribute to critical national needs.
- Research should be oriented to national needs.
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
Correct Answer: Both I and II follow
Explanation:
Clearly, the statement stresses on the fact that heeding to national needs is much more important than space research programmes, which stray the concerned authorities from the former. So, both I and II follow.
- 7. Statements: The secret of success is constancy of purpose.
Conclusions:
- Constant dripping wears the stone.
- Single-minded devotion is necessary for achieving success.
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
Correct Answer: Both I and II follow
Explanation:
Both I and II directly follow from the given statement.
- 8. 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 Discuss
Correct Answer: Either I or II follows
Explanation:
Clearly, either I or II could be the reason for the situation expressed in the statement.
- 9. Statements: Any young man, who makes dowry as a condition for marriage, discredits himself and dishonours womanhood.
Conclusions:
- Those who take dowry in marriage should be condemned by society.
- Those who do not take dowry in marriage respect womanhood.
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
Correct Answer: Both I and II follow
Explanation:
Clearly, the statement declares dowry as an evil practice and reflects its demerits. Thus, conclusion I follows. Also, it is given that those who take dowry dishonour womanhood. This implies that those who do not take dowry respect womanhood. So, II also follows.
- 10. Statements: The 'Official Secrets Act' (OSA) enacted by the ABC government during the war seems to be one of the major source of corruption in the country X.
Conclusions:
- The OSA has to be abolished immediately to put an end to the corruption in the country X.
- The ABC government had an intention of encouraging corruption in the government offices.
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
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Explanation:
The statement declares enactment of OSA as the direct cause of increase in corruption. So, I follows. However, enactment of an act by a government is undertaken for betterment and not with the intention of encouraging corruption though whatever may be the outcome later on. So, II does not follow.
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