Statement and Conclusion problems
- 1. Statement
Fashion is a form of ugliness, so is tolerable that we have to alter it every six months.
conclusion
I. Fashion designers do not understand people's mind very well.
II. People by and large are highly susceptible to novelty.
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 because they lack proper connectivity with the given statement.
- 2. Statement
Unemployment is one of the main reason for the poverty of the country.
Conclusions
I. To end poverty, it is required to create employment opportunities.
II. All the people in the country are unemployed.
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 only Conclusion I follows
Explanation:
Conclusion I is valid because if unemployment is the main reason behind poverty, then creating employment opportuities is the need of the hour. Conclusion II is invalid because of the presence of word 'all'.
- 3. Statement
The multinational fast food chains have started their operation in India after facing many problems but association of farmers are ready for competition.
Conclusions
I. Association of farmers are not supporting modernization.
II. Association of Farmers are not ready for competition with the multinational companies.
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 neither I nor II follows
Explanation:
Conclusion I is totally unrelated to the statement and Conclusion II is contrary to the statement. Hence, none of the conclusions follows.
- 4. Statements
Shyam is not the father of Hari. Hari is the son of Suresh . Suresh has three sons.
Conclusions
I. Hari is the brother of Shyam.
II. Suresh is the father of Hari.
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 II follows
Explanation:
Conclusion I is invalid conclusion as relation between Hari and shyam is not given. Conclusion II is valid because if Hari is the son of Suresh, then Suresh will definitely be the father of Hari.
- 5. Statement
It is almost impossible to survive and prosper in this world without sacrificing Ethics and Morality.
Conclusions
I. World appreciates some concept but may not uphold it.
II. Concept of Ethics and Morality are not practicable in life.
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:
Conclusions I and II convey almost the same meaning that principles related to Ethics and Morality seem to be good but are not practicable in real life. Hence, both the conclusions follow.
- 6. Statement
The greatest need in India today is not for sophisticated gadgets but for program which will provide employment to a large number of people.
Conclusions
I. There is an adequate number of sophisticated gadgets in India.
II. Emphasis is being laid on procuring sophisticated gadgets.
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:
The statement says that greatest need in India is not for sophisticated gadgets but for programmes but this does not mean that there is an adequate number of sophisticated cannot be concluded that emphasis is being laid on procuring sophisticated gadgets. Hence, none of the conclusions follows.
- 7. Statement
A man must be wise to be a good wrangler. Good wranglers are talkative and boring.
Conclusions
I. All the wise-persons are boring.
II. all the wise- persons are good wranglers.
Options- A. if Conclusion I follows
- B. if Conclusion II follows
- C. if either Conclusion I or II follows
- D. if neither Conclusion I nor II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither Conclusion 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 not II follows.
- 8. Statement
Fortune favours the brave.
Conclusion
I. Risks are necessary for success.
II. Cowards die many times before their death.
Options- A. if Conclusion I follows
- B. if Conclusion II follows
- C. if either Conclusion I or II follows
- D. if neither Conclusion I nor II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: if Conclusion I follows
Explanation:
According to the statement, only those who tackle situation bravely achieve success. So, Conclusion I follows, however Conclusion II is ambiguous with concern to the given statement and so does not follow.
- 9. Statement
Morning walks are good for health.
Conclusion
I. All healthy people go for morning walks.
II. Evening walks are harmful.
Options- A. if Conclusion I follows
- B. if Conclusion II follows
- C. if either Conclusion I or II follows
- D. if neither Conclusion I nor II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Explanation:
In the statement it is said that morning walks are good for health. But it does not mean that all the healthy person go for morning walks. Hence, Conclusion I does not follow. Also, nothing is said about the evening walks in statement Thus, Conclusion II also does not follow.
- 10. Statement
The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.
Conclusions
I. Your life will be dull if you don't face a problem.
II. To escape from problems, you should always have some solution with you.
Options- A. if Conclusion I follows
- B. if Conclusion II follows
- C. if either Conclusion I or II follows
- D. if neither Conclusion I nor II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: if Conclusion II follows
Explanation:
The given statement does not tell anything about life. it only tells about problems and the way to escape from them. Hence, Conclusion II follows.
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