Statement: Persons on the waiting list could finally get berth reservations in the Rajdhani Express. Conclusions: I. Wait-listed passengers generally find it difficult to get berths in the Rajdhani Express. II. The number of berths available in the Rajdhani Express is small.

Verbal Reasoning Statement and Conclusion Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
  • A
    If only Conclusion I follows
  • B
    If only Conclusion II follows
  • C
    If either I or II follows
  • D
    If neither I nor II follow
  • E
    Both Conclusions I and II follow

Answer

Correct Answer: If only Conclusion I follows

Explanation

Introduction / Context:The statement notes that wait-listed passengers “finally” obtained berths. The adverb suggests a delay or difficulty before success. However, it does not quantify total capacity in the train, nor does it compare the berth count to demand. We must assess which conclusion is a necessary inference.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Some wait-listed passengers ultimately secured berths.
  • The wording “finally” implies a non-trivial wait/difficulty prior to confirmation.
  • No data on train capacity or absolute berth numbers.

Concept / Approach:Conclusion I generalizes that wait-listed passengers “generally” face difficulty getting berths. The text supports a tendency to difficulty (implied by “finally”) rather than ease, making I a reasonable inference about the usual experience of WL passengers. Conclusion II claims that the number of berths is small—a capacity statement not derivable from the information given; high demand could cause wait lists even with large capacity.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Interpret “finally” as indicating prior difficulty.2) Therefore, I follows as a general tendency for WL passengers.3) Capacity size is not addressed; WL occurs whenever demand initially exceeds supply, regardless of absolute berth count → II does not follow.

Verification / Alternative check:Even premium trains with many berths can generate long wait lists during peak seasons; thus II is not compelled by the statement.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:“Only II” or “Both” add an unsupported capacity claim; “Neither” ignores the textual cue embedded in “finally.”

Common Pitfalls:Confusing relative scarcity (demand vs. supply at a given time) with absolute scarcity (small capacity).

Final Answer:If only Conclusion I follows.

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