Statement And Conclusion(Reasoning Aptitude ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

Reasoning Aptitude

STATEMENT AND CONCLUSION MCQs

Total Questions : 122 | Page 6 of 13 pages

Question 51. Every library has books.

Books are only in library.
Libraries are meant for books only.
No library is without books.
Some libraries do not have readers.
Two-fifth of the boys play only football.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> No library is without books.
No library is without books.

Question 52. In a class, three-fourth of the boys play football, one-half play cricket, one-fourth of those who play cricket do not play football.

Two-third of the boys play only football.
One-fourth of the boys play neither cricket nor football.
One-third of the boys play neither cricket nor football.
One-eighth of the boys play neither cricket nor football.
Two-fifth of the boys play only football.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> One-eighth of the boys play neither cricket nor football.
One-eighth of the boys play neither cricket nor football.

Question 53. All beggars are poor.

If A is a beggar, then A is not rich.
If A is not rich, then A is not a beggar.
All those who are poor are beggars.
If A is rich, then A is not a beggar.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> If A is rich, then A is not a beggar.
If A is rich, then A is not a beggar.

Question 54. The data given by the U.S. Labour Ministry indicate that till the year 2000, there will be a shortage of 1,00,000 programmers. A spokesman from the industry said, "We should understand this thoroughly America needs Indian programmers. This is not only the question of investment but also of the talent with which the Indian programmers are equipped".

In other sectors also, there will be shortage of the talented labour till the year 2000.
Indian programmers are the most talented in the world.
Indian programmers are available on comparatively less salary in comparison to the programmers from other countries.
In spite of entering with huge capital in the Software Training, U.S. could not be able to meet its own needs fully.
The Indian software market is well equipped to send programmes to other countries.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> In spite of entering with huge capital in the Software Training, U.S. could not be able to meet its own needs fully.
In spite of entering with huge capital in the Software Training, U.S. could not be able to meet its own needs fully.

Question 55. This book can help because all good books help.

This is not a good book.
This is a good book.
No good book helps.
Some good books help.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> This is a good book.
This is a good book.

Question 56. To pass the examination, one must work hard.

Examination is related with hard work.
All those who work hard, pass.
Examination causes some anxiety and those who work hard overcome it.
Without hard work, one does not pass.
Hard-working person is a satisfied person.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Without hard work, one does not pass.
Without hard work, one does not pass.

Question 57. Hitesh told Mohit a ghost lived by the peepal tree on the outskirts of the village.

Peepal trees grow on the outskirts of the village.
Ghosts live on peepal trees.
Hitesh perhaps believed in the stories of ghosts.
Mohit must be afraid of ghosts.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Mohit must be afraid of ghosts.
Mohit must be afraid of ghosts.

Question 58. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : The manager humiliated Sachin in the presence of his colleagues.
Conclusions :
I. The manager did not like Sachin.
II. Sachin was not popular with his colleagues.

Only conclusion I follows
Only conclusion II follows
Either I or II follows
Neither I nor II follows
Both I and II follow

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
The manager might have humiliated Sachin not because of his dislike but on account of certain negligence or mistake on his part. So, I does not follow. Also, nothing about Sachin's rapport with his colleagues can be deduced from the statement. So, II also does not follow.

Question 59. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : Nation X faced growing international opposition for its decision to explode eight nuclear weapons at its test site.
Conclusions :
I. The citizens of the nation favoured the decision.
II. Some powerful countries do not want other nations to become as powerful as they are.

Only conclusion I follows
Only conclusion II follows
Either I or II follows
Neither I nor II follows
Both I and II follow

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
Neither the citizens response to the decision nor the reason for opposition by other nations can be deduced from the statement. So, neither I nor II follows.

Question 60. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : National Aluminium Company has moved India from a position of shortage to self-sufficiency in the metal.
Conclusions :
I. Previously, India had to import aluminium.
II. With this speed, it can soon become a foreign exchange earner.

Only conclusion I follows
Only conclusion II follows
Either I or II follows
Neither I nor II follows
Both I and II follow

Discuss Question

Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II follow
According to the statement, National Aluminium Company has moved India from a position of shortage in the past to self-sufficiency in the present. This means that previously, India had to import aluminium. So, I follows. Also, it can be deduced that if production increases at the same rate, India can export it in future. So, II also follows.