Statement and Conclusion Questions

Statement: “A neurotic is a non-stupid person who behaves stupidly.” Conclusions: I. Neuroticism and stupidity go hand in hand. II. Normal persons behave intelligently.

Statement: “The best evidence of India’s glorious past is the growing popularity of Ayurvedic medicines in the West.” Conclusions: I. Ayurvedic medicines are not popular in India. II. Allopathic medicines are more popular in India.

Statement: “India’s economy depends mainly on forests.” Conclusions: I. Trees should be preserved to improve India’s economy. II. India wants only the maintenance of forests to improve economic conditions.

Statement: “The Sun is a source of light.” Conclusions: I. The Moon is not a source of light. II. Light has only one source.

Statement: “I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.” Conclusions: I. The writer’s knowledge is very poor. II. The world of knowledge is too vast to be explored by a single person.

Statement: “Animals live on oxygen.” Conclusions: I. Plants do not live on oxygen. II. Anything that needs oxygen must be an animal.

Statement: “Songs always have singers to sing them.” Conclusions: I. Singers make a song. II. There is no unsung song.

Statement: “A room with flowers looks beautiful.” Conclusions: I. Flowers are grown for decorating rooms. II. A room without flowers looks ugly.

Statement: “Religions provide the means for attaining eternal peace. People should follow these means.” Conclusions: I. Religions ensure a prosperous life. II. Religions help people eradicate poverty.

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

Statements Leaders are human beings. All human beings need rest. Conclusions I. All human beings are not leaders. II. Leader need rest.

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.

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.

Statement: Despite the Government’s claim that terrorism is under control, nefarious activities by terrorists still continue. Conclusions: I) Terrorists have not come to an understanding or agreement with the Government. II) The Government has been constantly telling a lie about the situation.

Statements: I) Water has shape and has volume. II) Knowledge is like water; it flows from one side to another. Conclusions: I) Knowledge is interdisciplinary (it flows across fields). II) Knowledge is bound within a specific area only. III) Knowledge directly influences the core of mental activity.

Statements: I) Doing well in CSAT implies doing well in PCS. II) A good PCS result ensures entry into IAS or IPS. III) Poor CSAT results do not get you commissioned into any of the civil services. Which option follows from I–III?