Reasoning Aptitude
STATEMENT AND CONCLUSION MCQs
Statement Conclusions And Inferences
The statement does not say why the poor societies suffer. Hence I does not follow. II also does not follow because the statement merely states a fact; it does not go into the merits of the fact.
I does not follow. After all, the remaining 30% is processed on other company's platforms. II also does not follow. It is true company XYZ has to make efforts. But why more efforts? When it enjoys such a large market share, the efforts should rather be less.
I does not follow because it makes a comparison with "other states". Now, in the statement, other states are now where in the picture. II follows because seeking such loan waivers indicates poor financial condition.
Eligibility criteria are necessary conditions. They can't be treated as sufficient.
I does not follow. It is probable that city 'X' welcomed the order with the expectation that the order would soon be extended in some manner to city 'Y' as well. II also does not follow. That public vehicles have been left out of the order is probably due to other reasons. For example, causing inconvenience to the commuters.
Directions: In the following question, two statements are given followed by three conclusions.
You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions if any follow from the given statements.
[S.S.C. (CGL) 2013]
- Statements:
- I. Water has a shape, has volume.
- II. The knowledge is like water, flowing from one side to another.
- Conclusions:
- I. The knowledge is interdisciplinary.
- II. The knowledge is bound within a specific area.
- III. The knowledge influences the core of mental activity directly.
Answer: (a)
From the statements, it is clear that knowledge is interdisciplinary.
Thus, the Conclusion I follows.
Directions: In each of the following questions, a statement/group of statements is given followed by four conclusions. Choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements.
- Statements:
- A. The constitution assures fundamental rights.
- B. Parliament has the right to amend the constitution.
- Conclusions:
- I. Parliament included fundamental rights in the constitution.
- II. Parliament did not assure fundamental rights.
Answer: (b)
From the above two statements, it is not clear whether the parliament can assure the fundamental rights or not.
Answer: (b)
Most dresses are expensive means some are cheap also.
Directions: In each of the following questions, two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II.
You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any follow from the given statements.
- Statements:
- I. Conflicts in mind create tension.
- II. Resolution of conflict leads to good mental health.
- Conclusions:
- I. One becomes very hefty and strong by resolving one's conflicts.
- II. Freedom from conflict leads to good mental health.
Answer: (b)
The second statement clearly corroborates Conclusion II.
Answer: (b)
If all the students in a particular class are intelligent and Rashmi is not intelligent, then it means Rashmi is not the student of that particular class which does not have a single student who is not intelligent.