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STATEMENT AND CONCLUSION MCQs

Total Questions : 122 | Page 13 of 13 pages
Question 121. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : This book 'Z' is the only book which focuses its attention to the problem of poverty in India between 1950 and 1980.
Conclusions :
I. There was no question of poverty before 1950.
II. No other book deals with poverty in India during 1950 to 1980.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows
  2.    Only conclusion II follows
  3.    Either I or II follows
  4.    Neither I nor II follows
  5.    Both I and II follow
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Only conclusion II follows
The phrase 'only book' in the statement makes II implicit. However, nothing about the state of poverty before 1950 can be deduced from the statement. So, I does not follow.
Question 122. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : For over three decades Company X has been totally involved in energy conservation, its efficient use and management.
Conclusions :
I. The Company has yet to learn and acquire basic things in this area.
II. It is dedication that is more important than knowledge and expertise.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows
  2.    Only conclusion II follows
  3.    Either I or II follows
  4.    Neither I nor II follows
  5.    Both I and II follow
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
Since the company has been working in this area for three decades, it must have the necessary expertise and infrastructure required in this field. So, I does not follow. However, the qualities that have made the Company X successful in this field have not been mentioned. So, II also does not follow.

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