Statement and Conclusion problems
- 1. Statement
Power consumption is every family has been doubled during the last five years.
Conclusion
I. There is a lot of development in the society.
II. Power rates have became cheaper.
Options- A. if only Conclusion I follows
- B. if only Conclusion II follows
- C. if both the Conclusions I or II follow
- D. if neither Conclusion I or II follow Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither Conclusion I or II follow
Explanation:
Neither of the conclusion follows from the given statement.
- 2. Statement
Most dresses in that shop are expensive.
Options- A. Some dress in that shop are expensive
- B. There are cheap dresses also in that shop
- C. Handloom dresses in that shop are cheap
- D. There are no cheap dresses available in that shop Discuss
Correct Answer: There are cheap dresses also in that shop
Explanation:
Most dresses are expensive means some are cheap also.
- 3. Statement
A research study recorded that the number of unemployed educated youth was equal to the number of unemployed uneducated youth. It was concluded by the researchers that being educated does not enhance the probability of being employed.
Which of the following information would be required to validate the above conclusion?
Options- A. The number of unemployed educated and uneducated people in other age groups
- B. The number of organisations employing youth
- C. The percentage of unemployment in educated youth versus percentage of unemployment in uneducated youth
- D. The percentage increase in number of educated youth versus last year Discuss
Correct Answer: The percentage of unemployment in educated youth versus percentage of unemployment in uneducated youth
Explanation:
Option (c) is required to validate the conclusion stated in the given passage.
- 4. Statement
During the last summer vacation, Ankit went to a summer camp where he took part in hiking, swimming and boating. This summer, he is looking forward to a music camp where he hopes to sing, dance and learn to play the guitar.
Based on the above information, four conclusions, as given below, have been made.
Which one these logically follows from the information given above?
Options- A. Ankit's parents want him to play the guitar
- B. Ankit prefers music to outdoor activities
- C. Ankit goes to some type of camp every summer
- D. Ankit likes to sing and dance Discuss
Correct Answer: Ankit goes to some type of camp every summer
Explanation:
No reasons are specified in the question for going to different camps. As, Ankit has been going to different camps since the past two year, so it can be said that he goes to some type of camp every summer.
- 5. Examine the following statements.
I. None but students are members of the club.
II. Some members of the club are married persons.
III. All married persons are invited for dance.
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the above statements?
Options- A. All students are invited for dance
- B. All married students of the club, are invited for dance
- C. All members of the club are married persons
- D. None of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: All married students of the club, are invited for dance
Explanation:
It is given that all married persons are invited for the dance and some members of the club are married persons. So, All married students of the club are invited for the dance.
- 6. Examine the following statements.
I. I watch TV only if I am bored.
II. I am never bored when I have my brother's company.
II. Whenever I go to the theater I take my brother along.
Which of the following conclusion is valid in the context of the above statements?
Options- A. If I am bored, I watch TV
- B. If I am bored, I Seek my brother's company
- C. If I am not with my brother, then I watch TV
- D. If I am not bored, I do not watch TV Discuss
Correct Answer: If I am not bored, I do not watch TV
Explanation:
The pre-condition for watching TV is to get bored. So, if I am not bored. I do not watch TV. So, option (d) is correct.
- 7. Consider the following statements.
I. All artists are whimsical.
II. Some artist are drug addicts.
III. Frustrated people are prone to become drug addicts
From the following three statements it may conclude that
Options- A. artist are frustrated
- B. some drug addicts are whimsical
- C. all frustrated people are drug addicts
- D. whimsical people are generally frustrated Discuss
Correct Answer: some drug addicts are whimsical
Explanation:
All artists are whimsical and some of the artists are drug addicts.
Thus, all those artists who are drug addicts are also whimsical. Hence, some drug addicts are whimsical.
- 8. Consider the following three statements
I. Only students can participate in the race.
II. Some participants in the race are girls.
III. All girl participants in the race are invited for coaching.
Which one of the following conclusions can be drawn from the above statements?
Options- A. All participants in the race are invited for coaching
- B. All students are invited for coaching
- C. All participants in the race are students
- D. none of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: All participants in the race are students
Explanation:
From Statement I, it can be concluded that 'All participants in the race are students'. Since, it is given in Statement III that 'All girl participants in the race are invited for coaching'. So options (a) and (b) cannot be concluded. Hence, answer is option (c).
- 9. Statement
A. All the students in my class are intelligent.
B,. Rashmi is not intelligent.
Options- A. Rashmi should do hard labour
- B. Rashmi is not the the student of my class
- C. Some students are not intellingent
- D. Rashmi is a sports persons Discuss
Correct Answer: Rashmi is not the the student of my class
Explanation:
If all the students in a particular class are intelligent and Rashmi is not intelligent, then it means Rashmi is not the student of that particular class which does not have a signal students who is not intelligent.
- 10. Statements
A. The constitution assures the fundamental rights.
B. Parliament has right to amend the constitution.
Conclusions
I. Parliament included fundamental rights is the constitution.
II. Parliament did not assure the fundamental rights.
Options- A. Only Conclusion I follows
- B. Only Conclusion II follows
- C. Both Conclusion I and II follow
- D. None of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: Only Conclusion II follows
Explanation:
From the above two statements, it is not clear whether the parliament can assure the fundamental rights or not.
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