Reasoning Aptitude
STATEMENT AND CONCLUSION MCQs
Total Questions : 122
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Question 21. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : India's economy is depending mainly on forests.
Conclusions :
I. Trees should be preserved to improve Indian economy.
II. India wants only maintenance of forests to improve economic conditions.
Statements : India's economy is depending mainly on forests.
Conclusions :
I. Trees should be preserved to improve Indian economy.
II. India wants only maintenance of forests to improve economic conditions.
Answer: Option A. -> Only conclusion I follows
It is mentioned in the statement that India's economy depends mainly on forests. This means that forests should be preserved. So, I follows. But, that only preservation of forests can improve the economy, cannot be said. So, II does not follow.
It is mentioned in the statement that India's economy depends mainly on forests. This means that forests should be preserved. So, I follows. But, that only preservation of forests can improve the economy, cannot be said. So, II does not follow.
Question 22. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : Company X has a record of manufacturing cameras of quality and the latest design so that you do not spoil even a single shot irrespective of the weather conditions.
Conclusions :
I. No other company except X is reputed in the camera industry.
II. Anyone can take an acceptable shot with camera X.
Statements : Company X has a record of manufacturing cameras of quality and the latest design so that you do not spoil even a single shot irrespective of the weather conditions.
Conclusions :
I. No other company except X is reputed in the camera industry.
II. Anyone can take an acceptable shot with camera X.
Answer: Option B. -> Only conclusion II follows
Clearly, the statement talks of Company X only and no other company. So, I does not follow. Also, it is mentioned that one can take a good shot even in bad weather conditions with a camera of Company X. So, II follows.
Clearly, the statement talks of Company X only and no other company. So, I does not follow. Also, it is mentioned that one can take a good shot even in bad weather conditions with a camera of Company X. So, II follows.
Question 23. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : The use of non-conventional sources of energy will eliminate the energy crisis in the world.
Conclusions :
I. Modern technology is gradually replacing the conventional sources of energy.
II. The excessive exploitation of environment has led to depletion of conventional sources of energy.
Statements : The use of non-conventional sources of energy will eliminate the energy crisis in the world.
Conclusions :
I. Modern technology is gradually replacing the conventional sources of energy.
II. The excessive exploitation of environment has led to depletion of conventional sources of energy.
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II follow
Both I and II directly follow from the given statement.
Both I and II directly follow from the given statement.
Question 24. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : A man must be wise to be a good wrangler. Good wranglers are talkative and boring.
Conclusions :
I. All the wise persons are boring.
II. All the wise persons are good wranglers.
Statements : A man must be wise to be a good wrangler. Good wranglers are talkative and boring.
Conclusions :
I. All the wise persons are boring.
II. All the wise persons are good wranglers.
Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
According to the statement, good wranglers are wise men. But it doesn't mean that all wise men are good wranglers. So, neither I nor II follows.
According to the statement, good wranglers are wise men. But it doesn't mean that all wise men are good wranglers. So, neither I nor II follows.
Question 25. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : The Government of country X has recently announced several concessions and offered attractive package tours for foreign visitors.
Conclusions :
I. Now, more number of foreign tourists will visit the country.
II. The Government of country X seems to be serious in attracting tourists.
Statements : The Government of country X has recently announced several concessions and offered attractive package tours for foreign visitors.
Conclusions :
I. Now, more number of foreign tourists will visit the country.
II. The Government of country X seems to be serious in attracting tourists.
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II follow
Clearly, the government has taken the step to attract more tourists. So, both I and II follow.
Clearly, the government has taken the step to attract more tourists. So, both I and II follow.
Question 26. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : My first and foremost task is to beautify this city - if city X and Y can do it - why can't we do it. - Statement of Municipal Commissioner of city Z after taking over charge.
Conclusions :
I. The people of city Z are not aware about the present state of ugliness of their city.
II. The present Commissioner has worked in city X and Y and has good experience of beautifying cities.
Statements : My first and foremost task is to beautify this city - if city X and Y can do it - why can't we do it. - Statement of Municipal Commissioner of city Z after taking over charge.
Conclusions :
I. The people of city Z are not aware about the present state of ugliness of their city.
II. The present Commissioner has worked in city X and Y and has good experience of beautifying cities.
Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
The Commissioner only cites examples of cities X and Y and undertakes to beautify city Z. This does not imply that he has worked in cities X and Y. So, I do not follow. Also, nothing about people's response to the state of the city can be deduced from the statement. Thus, II also does not follow.
The Commissioner only cites examples of cities X and Y and undertakes to beautify city Z. This does not imply that he has worked in cities X and Y. So, I do not follow. Also, nothing about people's response to the state of the city can be deduced from the statement. Thus, II also does not follow.
Question 27. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : "The Government will review the present policy of the diesel price in view of further spurt in the international oil prices". - A spokesman of the Government.
Conclusions :
I. The Government will increase the price of the diesel after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
II. The Government will not increase the price of the diesel even after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
Statements : "The Government will review the present policy of the diesel price in view of further spurt in the international oil prices". - A spokesman of the Government.
Conclusions :
I. The Government will increase the price of the diesel after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
II. The Government will not increase the price of the diesel even after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
Answer: Option C. -> Either I or II follows
The Government seeks to review the policy so as to determine whether the diesel price needs to be increased or it can be kept stable by adjusting certain other factors. So, either decision may be taken. Thus, either I or II follows.
The Government seeks to review the policy so as to determine whether the diesel price needs to be increased or it can be kept stable by adjusting certain other factors. So, either decision may be taken. Thus, either I or II follows.
Question 28. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : America's defence secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan.
Conclusions :
I. Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms.
II. It would ensure peace in the region.
Statements : America's defence secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan.
Conclusions :
I. Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms.
II. It would ensure peace in the region.
Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
Pakistan's ability to manufacture arms is not being talked about in the statement. So, I does not follow. The fact in II cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, II also does not follow.
Pakistan's ability to manufacture arms is not being talked about in the statement. So, I does not follow. The fact in II cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, II also does not follow.
Answer: Option A. -> Only conclusion I follows
According to the statement, only those who tackle situations bravely achieve success. So, I follows. However, II is vague with regard to the given statement and so does not follow.
According to the statement, only those who tackle situations bravely achieve success. So, I follows. However, II is vague with regard to the given statement and so does not follow.
Question 30. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : In case of outstanding candidates, the condition of previous experience of social work may be waived by the admission committee for M.A. (Social work).
Conclusions :
I. Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will have previous experience of social work.
II. Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will not have previous experience of social work.
Statements : In case of outstanding candidates, the condition of previous experience of social work may be waived by the admission committee for M.A. (Social work).
Conclusions :
I. Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will have previous experience of social work.
II. Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will not have previous experience of social work.
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II follow
According to the statement, previous experience is an essential condition for candidates but in case of outstanding candidates, this condition shall be waived. This means that some candidates will have previous experience while some will not. So, both I and II follow.
According to the statement, previous experience is an essential condition for candidates but in case of outstanding candidates, this condition shall be waived. This means that some candidates will have previous experience while some will not. So, both I and II follow.
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