Statement and Conclusion problems
- 1. Statement
Domestic demand has been increasing faster than the production of indigenous crude oil.
Conclusions
I. Crude oil must be imported.
II. Domestic demand should be reduced.
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 domestic demand of crude oil should be decreased.
- 2. Statement
Ten new TV shows started in January, 5 sitcoms, 3 drama and 2 news magazines. By April only seven of the new shows were still on, five of them being sitcoms.
Based on the above information, four conclusions, as given below, have been made. Which one of these logically follows from the information given above?
Options- A. Only one news magazine show is still on
- B. Only one of the drama show is still on
- C. At least one discontinued show was a drama
- D. Viewers prefer sitcoms over drama Discuss
Correct Answer: At least one discontinued show was a drama
Explanation:
No reason is provided for discontinuation of any programme. Hence, option (d) is not correct. Three shows were discontinued. As no sitcoms shows were discontinued, they must be either drama or news magazine. Now, there were only two news magazines. So, at least one discontinued show was a drama. Hence, option (c) is correct.
- 3. Statement
A. People who live in the big city crowd into jammed trains or buses.
B. They cross the street in competition with high powered motorcars.
Conclusions
I. Traveling is very difficult for city people
II. Traffic jam is inevitable in big cities
Options- A. Only Conclusion I follows
- B. Only Conclusion II follows
- C. Neither Conclusion I nor II follows
- D. Both Conclusion I and II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: Only Conclusion I follows
Explanation:
From both the statements, it is clear that people who live in city face problems in travelling. Therefore, only Conclusions I follows.
- 4. Statement
According to the education minister, the students will have the options of skipping the board examination for class X from this academic year to ease some pressure on them.
Conclusions
I. Class X board examination was compulsory till the last academic year.
II. Students were traumatized by the pressure created by these board exams.
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:
Only Conclusions I follows.
- 5. Statements
Leaders are human beings. All human beings need rest.
Conclusions
I. All human beings are not leaders.
II. Leader need rest.
Options- A. If only Conclusion I follows
- B. If only Conclusion II follows
- C. if both the Conclusions I and II follows
- D. If neither Conclusion I nor II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: If only Conclusion II follows
Explanation:
From the given statements
"Leaders are human beings" and All human beings need rest.
Hence, "Leaders need rest" follows.
- 6. Statement
This world is neither good nor evil; each man manufactures a world for himself.
Conclusions
I. Some people find this world quite good.
II. Some people find this world quite bad.
Options- A. If only Conclusion I follows
- B. if only conclusion II follows
- C. if both the Conclusions I and II Follow
- D. if neither Conclusion I nor II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: if both the Conclusions I and II Follow
Explanation:
Both Conclusions follow as it is human thinking that makes the world appear good or evil.
- 7. Statement
Workers feel highly motivated when they get sense of involvement by participating in the management of companies.
Conclusions
I. Workers should be motivated to produce more.
II. Workers should be allowed to participate in the management of companies.
Options- A. If only Conclusion I follopws
- B. if only Conclusion II follows
- C. if both the Conclusions I and II follows
- D. if neither Conclusion I nor II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Conclusion II follows
Explanation:
Only Conclusion II follows. As the workers feel motived when they get sense of involvement by participating in the management of companies, so they should be allowed to participate.
- 8. Statement
Inspite of the claim of Government, of terrorism being under check, their nefarious activities still continue.
Conclusions
I. The terrorists have not come to an understanding with the Government.
II. The Government has been constantly telling a lie.
Options- A. if only Conclusion I follows
- B. if only conclusion III follows
- C. if either Conclusion I or II follows
- D. if neither Conclusion I nor II folllows Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Conclusion I follows
Explanation:
Since killing still continues, the terrorists may not have dome to an understanding with the Government.
- 9. Statement
I. Water has shape, has volume.
II. The knowledge is like water, flowed from one side to other.
Conclusions
I. The knowledge is interdisciplinary
II. The knowledge is bound within a specific area.
III. The knowledge influences the core of mental activity directly.
Options- A. only Conclusion I follows
- B. Only Conclusion II follows
- C. Both Conclusions I and II follow
- D. Both Conclusions I and III follow Discuss
Correct Answer: only Conclusion I follows
Explanation:
From the statements it is clear that knowledge is interdisciplinary. Thus, Conclusion I follows.
- 10. I. Doing well in CSAT implies doing well in PCS.
II. Good PCS result ensures that you get into one of the IAS or IPS.
III. Poor CSAT results do not get you commission into any of the civil services.
Options- A. Doing poorly in CSAT always implies doing poorly in PCS
- B. Good CSAT result ensures that one gets an commissioned into civil services
- C. Commissioned to IAS or IPS may mean that one has done well in CSAT
- D. Anyone getting commissioned in civil services is guaranteed to get in either IAS or IPS Discuss
Correct Answer: Anyone getting commissioned in civil services is guaranteed to get in either IAS or IPS
Explanation:
From the statement, it is deduced that anyone getting commissioned in civil services is guaranteed to get IAS or IPS.
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