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

Question 281.

In each of the following questions, a statement/group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements).

All the books, written by Prabhakar, are textbooks. Some of his books are published by ABC Publishing Company.

ABC Publishing Company publishes textbooks only.
Some textbooks written by Prabhakar are published by publishers other than ABC Publishing Company.
ABC Publishing Company publishes some critical essays written by Prabhakar.
All the books published by ABC Publishing Company have been written by Prabhakar.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Some textbooks written by Prabhakar are published by publishers other than ABC Publishing Company.
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Question 282.

In each of the following questions, a statement/group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements).

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.
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Question 283.

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 and

(E) If both I and II follow.

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:

The Government will increase the price of the diesel after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.

The Government will not increase the price of the diesel even after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.

Discuss Question

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.

Question 284.

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 and

(E) If both I and II follow.

Statements: The Government of country X has recently announced several concessions and offered attractive package tours for foreign visitors.

Conclusions:

Now, more number of foreign tourists will visit the country.

The Government of country X seems to be serious in attracting tourists.

Discuss Question

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.

Question 285.

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 and

(E) If both I and II follow.

Statements: A man must be wise to be a good wrangler. Good wranglers are talkative and boring.

Conclusions:

All the wise persons are boring.

All the wise persons are good wranglers.

Discuss Question

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.

Question 286.

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 and

(E) If both I and II follow.

Statements: It has been decided by the Government to withdraw 33% of the subsidy on cooking gas from the beginning of next month. - A spokesman of the Government.

Conclusions:

People now no more desire or need such subsidy from Government as they can afford increased price of the cooking gas.

The price of the cooking gas will increase at least by 33% from the next month.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
The decision to withdraw subsidy has clearly been taken to compensate for the loss and not because people can now afford to pay more for cooking gas. So, I does not follow. Also, the statement talks of withdrawing 33% of the prevailing subsidy and not of reducing 33% of the actual price. So, II also does not follow.

Question 287.

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 and

(E) If both I and II follow.

Statements: After this amendment to the Constitution, no child below the age of 14 years will be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment.

Conclusions:

Before this amendment, children below 14 years were employed to work in factory or mine.

The employers must now abide by this amendment to the Constitution.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II follow
The statement mentions that after the amendment, no child below 14 years will be engaged in hazardous employment. This means that before the amendment, the practice of employing children below 14 years was in vogue. This in turn means that employers will have to abide by the amendment. So, both I and II follow.

Question 288.

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 and

(E) If both I and II follow.

Statements: Today out of the world population of several thousand million, the majority of men have to live under governments which refuse them personal liberty and the right to dissent.

Conclusions:

People are indifferent to personal liberty and the right to dissent.

People desire personal liberty and the right to dissent.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Only conclusion II follows
It is mentioned in the statement that most people are forced to live under Governments which refuse them personal liberty and the right to dissent. This means that they are not indifferent to these rights but have a desire for them. So, only II follows.

Question 289.

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 and

(E) If both I and II follow.

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:

Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will have previous experience of social work.

Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will not have previous experience of social work.

Discuss Question

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.

Question 290.

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 and

(E) If both I and II follow.

Statements: Irregularity is a cause for failure in exams. Some regular students fail in the examinations.

Conclusions:

All failed students are regular.

All successful students are not regular.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
The given statement clearly implies that all irregular and some regular students fail in the examinations. This, in turn, means that all successful students are regular but not all regular students are successful. So, neither I nor II follows.

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