Reasoning Aptitude
STATEMENT AND CONCLUSION MCQs
Total Questions : 122
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.