Statement and Conclusion problems
- 1. Statement
The nation X faced the increased international opposition due to its decision of performing eight nuclear explosions.
Conclusions
I.The citizen of the nation have favored the decision.
II. Some powerful nations do not want that others may become powerful.
Options- A. If only Conclusion I follows
- B. If only Conclusion II follows
- C. If either I or II follows
- D. If neither I norII follows Discuss
Correct Answer: If only Conclusion II follows
Explanation:
Nuclear explosion is not the result of the favor by the citizens. Hence conclusion I does not follow. However increase in the international opposition is due to the fact that some powerful nations don't want that others may became powerful.
- 2. Statement
The chief minster emphasised the point that the government will try its best of the development of farmers and rural poor.
Conclusions
I.The former government had not tried seriously for the development of these people.
II. This government will not try seriously for the development of urban poor.
Options- A. If only Conclusion I follows
- B. If only Conclusion II follows
- C. If either I or II follows
- D. If neither I nor II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: If neither I nor II follows
Explanation:
From the commitment of the present Government, it cannot be concluded that former government did not do anything serious about the development nor does it mean that present Government will not do anything for the development of other sectors, hence none of the conclusion follows.
- 3. Statement
America's defense secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan.
Conclusions
I. Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms.
II. it would ensure peace in the region
Options- A. If only Conclusion I follows
- B. If only Conclusion II follows
- C. If either I or II follows
- D. If neither I nor II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: If neither I nor II follows
Explanation:
Pakistan's ability to manufacture arms is not being talked about in the statement. So Conclusion I does not follow. The fact Conclusion II cannot be deduced from the statement. So, Conclusions II also doesn't not follow.
- 4. Statement
The majority of Indian laborers belong to unorganized sector and most of them earn very low.
Conclusions
I. The laborers belonging to organized sector have better benefits and stability
II. Some laborers belonging to unorganized sector have regular and certain income.
Options- A. If only Conclusion 1 follows
- B. If only Conclusion II follows
- C. If either I or II follows
- D. If neither I nor II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: If only Conclusion II follows
Explanation:
it is given in the statement that most of the laborers belonging to unorganized sector earn very low and uncertain income, it means that there are some laborers who earn regular and certain income. Hence, Conclusion II definitely follows from the statement.
- 5. Statement
In deserts, Camels are indispensable for people to travel from one place to another.
Conclusion
I. Camels are the only cheapest mode of transport available in deserts.
II. There are plenty of camels in deserts.
Options- A. if only Conclusion I follows
- B. if only Conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if neither I nor II follow Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II follow
Explanation:
none follow as the given statement merely says that camels are very useful for desert. it does not state whether they are chip or available in large number
- 6. Statement
He emphasized the need to replace the present training program by other methods which will bring out the real merit of the managers.
Conclusions
I. It is important to bring out the real merit of the managers.
II. The present training program does not bring out real merit of the managers.
Options- A. if only Conclusion I follows
- B. if only Conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if both I and II follow Discuss
Correct Answer: if both I and II follow
Explanation:
Both the conclusion follow from the statement. Conclusion I is the direct result of the statement. Conclusion II follows because in the given statement, there is a need to replace the present system with a new one.
- 7. Statement
Company 'X' has marked its product, go ahead and purchase it , if price and quality are your considerations.
Conclusion
I. The product must be good in quality.
II. The price of the product must be reasonable
Options- A. if only Conclusion I follows
- B. if only Conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if both I and II follows. Discuss
Correct Answer: if both I and II follows.
Explanation:
It is clear from the statement that product of company 'X' has good quality and is available at a reasonable price. Hence, both the conclusions follow
- 8. Statement
In case of the outstanding candidates, the condition of previous experience of social work may be waived by the Admission Committee for MA (social work).
Conclusion
I. Some of the students for MA (social work ) will have previous experience of social work
II. Some of the students for MA (social work ) will not have previous experience of social work.
Options- A. if only Conclusion I follows
- B. if only Conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if both the conclusion I and II follow. Discuss
Correct Answer: if both the conclusion I and II follow.
Explanation:
Both the conclusion follows. The waiver is incorporated because some of the students for MA will not have previous experience and some of the students will have previous experience of social work.
- 9. Statement
The persons who were on the waiting list could finally get berth reservation in Rajdhani Express.
Conclusions
I . Wait listed passengers generally find it difficult to get berth reservation in Rajdhani Express.
II. The number of berth available in the Rajdhani Express is smalll.
Options- A. if only Conclusion I follows
- B. if only Conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if neither I nor II follow Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Conclusion I follows
Explanation:
Conclusion I is valid conclusion as the use of word 'could' implies a difficulty in obtaining reservation but Conclusion II is invalid as it is not certain.
- 10. Statement
Crime is a function of the criminal's biological make up and his family relations.
conclusion
I. The incidence of crime is higher in identical twins than in fraternal twins.
II. Families in which parents lack in warmth and affection fail to build a moral conscience in the children.
Options- A. if only Conclusion I follows
- B. if only Conclusion II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if neither I nor II follow Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II follow
Explanation:
Both I and II are invalid as statement itself is vague and ambiguous which is unable to make proper connectivity with the given conclusion.
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