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STATEMENT AND CONCLUSION MCQs

Statement Conclusions And Inferences

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Question 501. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : The standard of education in private schools is much better than Municipal and Zila Parishad-run schools.
Conclusions :
I. The Municipal and Zila Pariskad should make serious efforts to improve standard of their schools.
II. All Municipal and Zila Parishad schools should be closed immediately.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows
  2.    Only conclusion II follows
  3.    Either I or II follows
  4.    Neither I nor II follows
  5.    Both I and II follow
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Only conclusion I follows
Clearly, the solution to the problem is not to close down the Municipal and Zila Parishad-run schools but to strive to improve the standard of education of these schools. So, only I follows while II does not.
Question 502. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : Although we have rating agencies like Crisil, ICRA, there is demand to have a separate rating agency for IT companies to protect investors.
Conclusions :
I. Assessment of financial worth of IT companies calls for separate set of skills, insight and competencies.
II. Now the investors investing in IT companies will get protection of their investment.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows
  2.    Only conclusion II follows
  3.    Either I or II follows
  4.    Neither I nor II follows
  5.    Both I and II follow
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Only conclusion I follows
The need for separate rating agency for IT companies clearly indicates that such assessment requires a separate set of skills. So, I follows. However, the statement indicates only the need or demand and neither the future course of action nor its after-effects can be judged. So, II does not follow.
Question 503. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : Quality has a price tag. India is allocating lots of funds to education.
Conclusions :
I. Quality of education in India would improve soon.
II. Funding alone can enhance quality of education.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows
  2.    Only conclusion II follows
  3.    Either I or II follows
  4.    Neither I nor II follows
  5.    Both I and II follow
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Only conclusion I follows
According to the statement, funding is necessary to improve quality and India is allocating funds to education. This means that quality of education will improve in India. So, I follows. But funding alone is sufficient to enhance quality, is not true. So, II does not follow.
Question 504. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : All the organised persons find time for rest. Sunita, in spite of her very busy schedule, finds time for rest.
Conclusions :
I. Sunita is an organised person.
II. Sunita is an industrious person.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows
  2.    Only conclusion II follows
  3.    Either I or II follows
  4.    Neither I nor II follows
  5.    Both I and II follow
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II follow
Sunita has a very busy schedule. This means that she is industrious. But still she finds time for rest. This means that she is an organised person. So, both I and II follow.
Question 505. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : Domestic demand has been increasing faster than the production of indigenous crude oil.
Conclusions :
I. Crude oil must be imported.
II. Domestic demand should be reduced.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows
  2.    Only conclusion II follows
  3.    Either I or II follows
  4.    Neither I nor II follows
  5.    Both I and II follow
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Either I or II follows
The statement mentions that demand for oil is increasing faster than the production. So, either the demand must be reduced or oil must be imported to cope with the increasing demand. Thus, either I or II follows.
Question 506. 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.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows
  2.    Only conclusion II follows
  3.    Either I or II follows
  4.    Neither I nor II follows
  5.    Both I and II follow
 Discuss Question
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.
Question 507. 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.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows
  2.    Only conclusion II follows
  3.    Either I or II follows
  4.    Neither I nor II follows
  5.    Both I and II follow
 Discuss Question
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.
Question 508. 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.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows
  2.    Only conclusion II follows
  3.    Either I or II follows
  4.    Neither I nor II follows
  5.    Both I and II follow
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II follow
Both I and II directly follow from the given statement.
Question 509. 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.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows
  2.    Only conclusion II follows
  3.    Either I or II follows
  4.    Neither I nor II follows
  5.    Both I and II follow
 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 510. 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.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows
  2.    Only conclusion II follows
  3.    Either I or II follows
  4.    Neither I nor II follows
  5.    Both I and II follow
 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.

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