Statement and Conclusion Questions

• Statement: “The Education Secretary said that it is extremely necessary that professional researchers, together with practising school teachers, conduct practical research.” Which conclusion logically follows from the statement?
• Statement: Vehicular sources contribute 60% to Delhi’s total pollution level (as stated in the Rajya Sabha). Which conclusion(s) logically follow(s)? Consider only I and II below. I. The court has ordered that the main source of pollution should be identified. II. The problem of pollution is top priority on the government’s work list.
• Statement: The State Government imposes a monthly tax on the salaries of all employees (varying by income slab). The Central Government also imposes tax on income. The statement claims this is against the “theory of taxation.” Which conclusion logically follows?
• Statement: Half of the villagers have their own houses. One-fifth of the villagers cultivate paddy. One-third of the villagers are literate. Four-fifths of the villagers are below twenty-five years of age. Which of the following is certainly true? I. All villagers who have their own houses are literate. II. Some villagers under twenty-five are literate. III. A quarter of the villagers who have their own houses cultivate paddy. IV. Half of the villagers who cultivate paddy are literate.
• Statements: I. Whenever milk is kept in front of a child, he/she starts crying. II. Children cry if they are hungry. III. Unhappy children are hungry. Which conclusion logically follows?
• Statements: • A group of four has at least two female members. • Three members are college students. Conclusions: I. Two female group members are college students. II. There are at most two male members in the group. III. There is at least one female college student. Which conclusion(s) logically follow(s)?
• Statements: I. Some musicians play tabla. II. All tabla players need to be trained for at least 10 years. Which conclusion logically follows?
• Statement I: Heavy unseasonal rains have lashed most parts of the city causing a flood-like situation. Conclusion: “The Government has decided to launch a massive food-for-work programme to come out of the crisis.” Which additional statement (A/B/C) best supports the conclusion?
• Statement I: A severe cyclonic storm is likely to hit the western coast within the next forty-eight hours. Conclusion: “There was no casualty of human beings and considerably less distress to people living on the western coastline.” Which additional statement (A/B/C) best explains the conclusion?
• Statement I — A very large number of people were forced to wade through knee-deep water for long distances as the transport system failed due to water-logging. Conclusion — The Government has instructed all the leading drug manufacturers in the country to release additional quantities of antibiotics in the retail market. Candidate Statement II options — A) A negligible number of people were found to be suffering from diseases caused by contact with contaminated water. B) People having cuts or wounds who travelled through contaminated water are very likely to fall sick immediately after exposure. C) Local doctors have advised their patients to refrain from taking antibiotics without checking with qualified medical practitioners.
• Statement — Nobody advises motorcyclists and pillion-riders in Britain, Holland, Italy and other countries to wear helmets; it is considered sheer common sense and elementary prudence. Conclusions — I. The citizens of Britain, Holland and Italy are literate. II. The citizens of Britain, Holland and Italy are conscious regarding their safety.
• Statement — Rape rarely has witnesses; therefore the law has laid the onus of proving innocence on the accused. Conclusions — I. The accused can prove himself innocent. II. Witnesses are available in cases other than rape.
• Statement — “The complaint of poor customer service is partly correct, and it certainly needs to be improved.” Conclusions — I. Poor customer service can be improved. II. The speaker knows about the company’s poor customer service.
• Statement — “In a developing country, insurance must be seen as an essential service which a welfare state should provide to its people.” Conclusions — I. The speaker is against privatisation of insurance companies. II. All essential services must be provided by the government only.
• Statement — The main attraction of the fair was the participation of mentally-challenged, hearing-impaired, and “normal” children together in a quiz, painting competition, and cultural programme. Conclusions — I. Competitions that mix “normal” and differently-abled children rarely happen. II. Such fairs are important for the betterment of differently-abled children.
• Statement — “It was a decade of graftocracy. Politicians became a law unto themselves, using every discretionary power at their command to earn a fast buck.” Conclusions — I. No one can earn black money without the help of politicians. II. Politicians can change the law in their favour.
• Statement — The Insurance Act, 1938, and its amendment in 1950 have provided the regulatory framework for insurance business in India. Conclusions — I. The Insurance Act can be amended. II. The Insurance Act can be amended only after twelve years.
• Statement — The population will cross the 100-crore mark shortly. Though we have made tremendous progress in almost all fields, an equally fast population growth has nullified these achievements. Conclusions — I. Population plays an important role in the progress of a country. II. If population growth is controlled, the nation will progress rapidly.
• Statement — Education is becoming commercialised at a fast pace; in the near future, education for poorer or weaker sections may altogether become a “dream”. Conclusions — I. Till now, education was subsidised. II. A dream cannot be realised.
• Statement — “Esteem” is among the most fuel-efficient cars in its segment: with a light foot it delivers ~12.5 km/l in city without A/C and about ~11 km/l with A/C on. Conclusions — I. The car’s A/C is powered by the same fuel that powers the engine. II. With A/C on, “Fiat” ensures only 10 km/l.