Statement and Conclusion problems
- 1. Statement
A neurotic is a non- stupid person who behaves stupidity.
Conclusion
I. Neuroticism and stupidity go hand in hand.
II. Normal persons behave intelligently.
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:
It is mentioned in the statement that a neurotic is a person who behaves stupidly. So, Conclusion I follows. The behavior of normal persons cannot be deduced from the given statement. So Conclusion II does not follow.
- 2. Statement
The best evidence of India's glorious past is the growing popularity of Ayurvedic medicines in the West.
Conclusion
I. Ayurvedic medicines are not popular in India.
II. Allopathic medicines are more popular in India.
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:
The popularity of ayurvedic or allopathic medicines in India in not being talked about in the statement.
So, neither I nor II follow.
- 3. Statement
India's economy is depending mainly on forests.
Conclusion
I. Trees should be preserved to improve Indian economy
II. India wants only maintenance of forests to improve economics conditions.
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:
I follows because trees are a part of forest and India's economy depends mainly on forest. II is not correlated with the statement. So it does not follow.
Hence, Statement I follows.
- 4. Statement
Sun is the source of light.
conclusion
I. Moon is not the source of light.
II. Light has only one source.
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:
Neither Conclusion I nor II follows. Sun is the source of light, it does not imply that light has only one source.
- 5. Statement
Know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.
Conclusion
I. Writer's knowledge is very poor.
II. The world of knowledge is too vast to be explored by a single person.
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:
Here, only Conclusion II follows because this statement is a quote given by the Greek philosopher Socrates which means that knowledge of word is too vast to be explored by a single person.
- 6. Statement
Animal live on oxygen.
Conclusion
I. Plants do not live on oxygen.
II. Anything that needs oxygen is bound to be animal.
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:
None of the conclusions follows. 'Animals live on oxygen' does not imply that other things do not need oxygen.
- 7. Statement
Songs always have singers to sing them.
Conclusion
I. Singers make a song.
II. There is no unsung song.
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:
Any written piece is recognised as song when it is sung by a singer. Therefore, only conclusion 1 follows.
- 8. Statement
A room with flowers looks beautiful.
Conclusion
I. Flowers are grown for decoration of rooms.
II. Room without flowers looks ugly.
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:
Neither of the conclusions is true. A room may look beautiful with other decorative items.
- 9. Statement
Religions provide the means for attaining eternal peace. People should follow these means.
Conclusions
I. Religions ensure prosperous life.
II. Religions help people to eradicate poverty.
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:
None of the conclusions is correct.
- 10. Statement
The education system in India needs to emphasize on areas related to agriculture, technology and tourism instead of basic and pure science.
Conclusion
I. We have already excelled in these fields.
II. WE need another green revolutions to feed our burgeoning population and our youth, which makes 50% of our population, need jobs for survival.
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:
Only Conclusion II is follows.
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