Statement and Conclusion problems
- 1. Statements: A man must be wise to be a good wrangler. Good wranglers are talkative and boring.
Conclusions:
- All the wise persons are boring.
- All the wise persons are good wranglers.
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:
According to the statement, good wranglers are wise men. But it doesn't mean that all wise men are good wranglers. So, neither I nor II follows.
- 2. Statements: "The Government will review the present policy of the diesel price in view of further spurt in the international oil prices". - A spokesman of the Government.
Conclusions:
- The Government will increase the price of the diesel after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
- The Government will not increase the price of the diesel even after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
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 Government seeks to review the policy so as to determine whether the diesel price needs to be increased or it can be kept stable by adjusting certain other factors. So, either decision may be taken. Thus, either I or II follows.
- 3. 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.
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 government has taken the step to attract more tourists. So, both I and II follow.
- 4. 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
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.
- 5. 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
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.
- 6. 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
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.
- 7. 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
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.
- 8. 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
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.
- 9. 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 Discuss
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II follows
Explanation:
Pakistan'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.
- 10. 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
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.
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