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Instruction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

Give answer:

(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 follows
(E) If both I and II follow.

Statement And Conclusion Question Paper -3

1) Statements: People who speak too much against dowry are those who had taken it themselves.

Conclusions:

(I)It is easier said than done.
(II)People have double standards.

a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
e) Both I and II follow

✔Answer is: Option e) Answer: Both I and II follow

Explanation:

The statement clearly implies that it is easier to say than to do something and what people say is different from what they do. So, both I and II follow.

2) Statements: The national norm is 100 beds per thousand populations but in this state, 150 beds per thousand are available in the hospitals.

Conclusions:

(I)Our national norm is appropriate.
(II)The state's health system is taking adequate care in this regard.

a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
e) Both I and II follow

✔Answer is: Option b) Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Explanation:

Whether the national norm is appropriate or not cannot be said. So, I does not follow. However, more number of beds per thousand population are available in the state. So, II follows.

3) Statements: Our securities investments carry market risk. Consult your investment advisor or agent before investing.

Conclusions:

(I)One should not invest in securities.
(II)The investment advisor calculates the market risk with certainty.

a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
e) Both I and II follow

✔Answer is: Option b) Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Explanation:

Investment in securities involves risk. This does not mean that one should not invest in securities. So, I does not follow. Since the statement advises one to consult investment advisor before investing, so II follows.

4) Statements: Money plays a vital role in politics.

Conclusions:

(I)The poor can never become politicians.
(II)All the rich men take part in politics.

a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
e) Both I and II follow

✔Answer is: Option d) Answer: Neither I nor II follows

Explanation:

Neither the poor nor the rich, but only the role of money in politics is being talked about in the statement. So, neither I nor II follows.

5) Statements: Vegetable prices are soaring in the market.

Conclusions:

(I)Vegetables are becoming a rare commodity.
(II)People cannot eat vegetables.

a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
e) Both I and II follow

✔Answer is: Option d) Answer: Neither I nor II follows

Explanation:

The availability of vegetables is not mentioned in the given statement. So, I does not follow Also, II is not directly related to the statement and so it also does not follow.

6) Statements: The serious accident in which a person was run down by a car yesterday had again focused attention on the most unsatisfactory state of roads.

Conclusions:

(I)The accident that occurred was fatal.
(II)Several accidents have so far taken place because of unsatisfactory state of roads.

a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
e) Both I and II follow

✔Answer is: Option e) Answer: Both I and II follow

Explanation:

Since the accident has caused concern, it must be fatal. So, I follows. The use of the word 'again' in the statement justifies the fact mentioned in II. So, II also follows.

7) Statements: In a recent survey report, it has been stated that those who undertake physical exercise for at least half an hour a day are less prone to have any heart ailments.

Conclusions:

(I)Moderate level of physical exercise is necessary for leading a healthy life.
(II)All people who do desk-bound jobs definitely suffer from heart ailments.

a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
e) Both I and II follow

✔Answer is: Option a) Answer: Only conclusion I follows

Explanation:

The statement mentions that chances of heart ailments are greatly reduced by a regular half-hour exercise. So, I follows. However, it talks of only reducing the probability which does not mean that persons involved in sedentary jobs shall definitely suffer from heart ailments. So, II does not follow.

8) Statements: A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

Conclusions:

(I)We should be content with what we have.
(II)We should not crave for what is not.

a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
e) Both I and II follow

✔Answer is: Option e) Answer: Both I and II follow

Explanation:

Both the given conclusions clearly bring out the central theme of the proverb given in the statement. So, both I and II follow.

9) Statements: 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.

a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
e) Both I and II follow

✔Answer is: Option e) Answer: Both I and II follow

Explanation:

The statement mentions that the world for a man is as he makes it himself. So, some people might find it good and some quite bad. Thus, both I and II follow.

10) Statements: The eligibility for admission to the course is minimum second class Master's degree. However, the candidates who have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree can also apply.

Conclusions:

(I)All candidates who have yet to get their Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
(II)All candidates having obtained second class Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.

a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
e) Both I and II follow

✔Answer is: Option d) Answer: Neither I nor II follows

Explanation:

The statement mentions that the candidates who have obtained second class Master's degree or have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree, can apply for admission. This implies that both types of candidates may be selected on certain grounds. Thus, some candidates of each type and not all candidates of any one type, may be selected. So, neither I nor II follows.

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