Statement and Conclusion problems
- 1. Statements: In India, more emphasis should be placed on areas such as agriculture, engineering and technology instead of basic and pure sciences.
Conclusions:
- India has achieved sufficient progress in basic and pure sciences.
- In the past, the productivity factor in our economy was neglected.
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:
That more emphasis should be laid on productivity areas instead of sciences does not mean that the country has achieved sufficient progress in sciences. But it implies that productivity factor was previously being neglected. So, II follows while I does not.
- 2. Statements: If all players play to their full potential, we will win the match. We have won the match.
Conclusions:
- All players played to their full potential.
- Some players did not play to their full potential.
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 asserts that match can be won only if all the players play to their full potential. So, only I follows while II does not.
- 3. Statements: The Bank of England's move to auction 25 metric tons of gold drew plenty of bidders looking for a bargain, but was criticised by major gold producers worldwide.
Conclusions:
- The Bank of England should not auction gold which it possesses to keep steady international prices of gold.
- Bidders should quote higher gold prices to retain present value of gold in the international markets.
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:
The statement does not talk against the auction but only speaks of the response it received from the bidders and gold producers. So, I does not follow. The phrase 'plenty of bidders looking for a bargain' is quite contrary to II. So, II also does not follow.
- 4. Statements: Good voice is a natural gift but one has to keep practising to improve and excel well in the field of music.
Conclusions:
- Natural gifts need nurturing and care.
- Even though your voice is not good, one can keep 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: Only conclusion I follows
Explanation:
Clearly, I follows directly from the given statement. However, II is not related to the given statement and so does not follow.
- 5. Statements: Adversity makes a man wise.
Conclusions:
- The poor are wise.
- Man learns from bitter experience.
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 statement talks of 'adversity' in general and not lack of money'. So, I does not follow. II correctly explains the statement and hence it follows.
- 6. Statements: The interview panel may select a candidate who neither possesses the desired qualifications nor the values and attributes.
Conclusions:
- The inclusion of specialists on the interview panel does not guarantee that the selection will be proper.
- The interview test has certain limitations in the matter of selection of candidates.
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, both I and II correctly explain the given statement. So, both follow.
- 7. Statements: The President of XYZ Party indicated that 25 independent Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) are seriously considering various options of joining some political party. But in any case all of them collectively will join one party only.
Conclusions:
- The 25 independent MLAs will join XYZ party in a short period of time.
- The 25 independent MLAs will join some other political party in a short period of 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
Correct Answer: Either I or II follows
Explanation:
The statement asserts that 25 independent M.L.A.s shall join one party only. Thus, they may join XYZ or any other party. So, either I or II follows.
- 8. Statements: I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.
Conclusions:
- Writer's knowledge is very poor.
- The world of knowledge is too vast to be explored by a single person.
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 statement is a symbolic one and only II correctly explains it.
- 9. Statements: Company X has a record of manufacturing cameras of quality and the latest design so that you do not spoil even a single shot irrespective of the weather conditions.
Conclusions:
- No other company except X is reputed in the camera industry.
- Anyone can take an acceptable shot with camera X.
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:
Clearly, the statement talks of Company X only and no other company. So, I does not follow. Also, it is mentioned that one can take a good shot even in bad weather conditions with a camera of Company X. So, II follows.
- 10. Statements: India's economy is depending mainly on forests.
Conclusions:
- Trees should be preserved to improve Indian economy.
- India wants only maintenance of forests to improve economic conditions.
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:
It is mentioned in the statement that India's economy depends mainly on forests. This means that forests should be preserved. So, I follows. But, that only preservation of forests can improve the economy, cannot be said. So, II does not follow.
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