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

Reasoning Aptitude

STATEMENT AND CONCLUSION MCQs

Statement Conclusions And Inferences

Total Questions : 618 | Page 46 of 62 pages

Question 451. Statement:This book 'Z' is the only book which focuses its attention on the problem of poverty in India between 1950 and 1980.Conclusions:I. There was no question of poverty before 1950.II. No other books deals with poverty in India during 1950 to 1980.

If only conclusion I follows
If only conclusion II follows
If either I or II follows
If neither I nor II follows
If both I and II follow

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> If neither I nor II follows

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Question 452. Statement:Many people and media alleged that Me X, the opposition leader, met the Chief Minister yesterday to seek certain favours, an allegation which was strongly rejected by Mr X.Conclusions:I. Mr X did meet the Chief Minister yesterday to seek certain favours.II. Mr X did not meet the Chief Minister to seek certain favours.

If only conclusion I follows
If only conclusion II follows
If either I or II follows
If neither I nor II follows
If both I and II follow

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> If either I or II follows

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Question 453. Statement: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.

If only conclusion I follows
If only conclusion II follows
If either I or II follows
If neither I nor II follows
If both I and II follow

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> If neither I nor II follows

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Question 454. Statement:An advertisement - Interest rate will be fixed on the basis of our bank's rate prevailing on the date of deposit and refixed every quarter thereafter.Conclusions:I. It is left to the depositors to guard their interest.II. The bank's interest rates are subject to change on a day to day basis depending on market position.

If only conclusion I follows
If only conclusion II follows
If either I or II follows
If neither I nor II follows
If both I and II follow

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> If only conclusion II follows

I does not follow because the statement is silent about the depositors. II follows from the phrase "bank's rate prevailing on the date of deposit". Which means the rates are subject to day to day changes.

Question 455. Statement:Applications of applicants who do not fulfill eligibility criteria and/or who do not submit applications before last date will be summarily rejected and will not be called for the written test.Conclusions:I. Those who are called for the written test are those who fulfill eligibility criteria and have submitted their applications before last date.II. Written test will be held only after scrutiny of applications.

If only conclusion I follows
If only conclusion II follows
If either I or II follows
If neither I nor II follows
If both I and II follow

Discuss Question

Answer: Option E. -> If both I and II follow

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Question 456. Statement:Being from a business family, Chandan was apparently convinced by his parents and other family members to join the family trade.Conclusions:I. People should take up their family profession so that family prospers.II. It is necessary to keep family members happy by choosing family's business.

If only conclusion I follows
If only conclusion II follows
If either I or II follows
If neither I nor II follows
If both I and II follow

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> If neither I nor II follows

Both are suggestive steps which depend upon person to person. So, both are not conclusions.

Question 457. Statement:When I no longer playing cricket or if I feel I am blocking a youngster's place, then only I will quit. - Statement of the captain of country Z's cricket team.Conclusions:I. Right now country 'Z' does not have any promising youngster.II. One who enjoys the game of cricket, has the right to be captain of the country's cricket team.

If only conclusion I follows
If only conclusion II follows
If either I or II follows
If neither I nor II follows
If both I and II follow

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> If neither I nor II follows

I is not conclusion. Youngsters are available; that is why he is talking about blocking of youngster's place. II does not follow: 'enjoy the game' is related with his playing, not with his captaincy.

Question 458. Statement:'No part of the education of a politician in democracy is more indispensable than the fighting of election.' - A politician's statement.Conclusions:I. A politician should be highly educated in influence people and win elections.II. To succeed in politics, it is necessary to learn and practice the art of electioneering.

If only conclusion I follows
If only conclusion II follows
If either I or II follows
If neither I nor II follows
If both I and II follow

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> If only conclusion II follows

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Question 459. Statement:The maximum number of vacancies for the electrical cadre is 40, which will be filled through this recruitment round - An advertisement of company 'A'.Conclusions:I. The company 'A' may appoint less than 40 clerks in this round.II. The company 'A' may appoint 40 clerks in this round.

If only conclusion I follows
If only conclusion II follows
If either I or II follows
If neither I nor II follows
If both I and II follow

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> If either I or II follows

The maximum number of vacancies is 40. Mathematically, we may represent this as â‰¤ 40, i.e. either less than 40 or 40. Hence, either I or II.

Question 460. Statement:Mr X, an officer, is alleged to be involved in cases of corruption in office ABC, along with a group of persons.Conclusions:I. Mr X may be a corrupt official from office ABC.II. Mr X may not be involved in cases pf corruption in office ABC.