Reasoning Aptitude
STATEMENT AND CONCLUSION MCQs
Statement Conclusions And Inferences
Total Questions : 618
| Page 52 of 62 pages
Question 511. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : My first and foremost task is to beautify this city - if city X and Y can do it - why can't we do it. - Statement of Municipal Commissioner of city Z after taking over charge.
Conclusions :
I. The people of city Z are not aware about the present state of ugliness of their city.
II. The present Commissioner has worked in city X and Y and has good experience of beautifying cities.
Statements : My first and foremost task is to beautify this city - if city X and Y can do it - why can't we do it. - Statement of Municipal Commissioner of city Z after taking over charge.
Conclusions :
I. The people of city Z are not aware about the present state of ugliness of their city.
II. The present Commissioner has worked in city X and Y and has good experience of beautifying cities.
Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
The Commissioner only cites examples of cities X and Y and undertakes to beautify city Z. This does not imply that he has worked in cities X and Y. So, I do not follow. Also, nothing about people's response to the state of the city can be deduced from the statement. Thus, II also does not follow.
The Commissioner only cites examples of cities X and Y and undertakes to beautify city Z. This does not imply that he has worked in cities X and Y. So, I do not follow. Also, nothing about people's response to the state of the city can be deduced from the statement. Thus, II also does not follow.
Question 512. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
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 :
I. The Government will increase the price of the diesel after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
II. The Government will not increase the price of the diesel even after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
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 :
I. The Government will increase the price of the diesel after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
II. The Government will not increase the price of the diesel even after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
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.
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 513. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : America's defence secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan.
Conclusions :
I. Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms.
II. It would ensure peace in the region.
Statements : America's defence secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan.
Conclusions :
I. Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms.
II. It would ensure peace in the region.
Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
Pakistan's ability to manufacture arms is not being talked about in the statement. So, I does not follow. The fact in II cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, II also does not follow.
Pakistan's ability to manufacture arms is not being talked about in the statement. So, I does not follow. The fact in II cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, II also does not follow.
Answer: Option A. -> Only conclusion I follows
According to the statement, only those who tackle situations bravely achieve success. So, I follows. However, II is vague with regard to the given statement and so does not follow.
According to the statement, only those who tackle situations bravely achieve success. So, I follows. However, II is vague with regard to the given statement and so does not follow.
Question 515. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
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 :
I. Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will have previous experience of social work.
II. Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will not have previous experience of social work.
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 :
I. Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will have previous experience of social work.
II. Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will not have previous experience of social work.
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.
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 516. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
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 :
I. People are indifferent to personal liberty and the right to dissent.
II. People desire personal liberty and the right to dissent.
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 :
I. People are indifferent to personal liberty and the right to dissent.
II. People desire personal liberty and the right to dissent.
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.
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 517. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : Irregularity is a cause for failure in exams. Some regular students fail in the examinations.
Conclusions :
I. All failed students are regular.
II. All successful students are not regular.
Statements : Irregularity is a cause for failure in exams. Some regular students fail in the examinations.
Conclusions :
I. All failed students are regular.
II. All successful students are not regular.
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.
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.
Answer: Option B. -> Only conclusion II follows
The authenticity of the given statement cannot be deduced. So, I does not follow. Since, the advertisement talks of quick returns, it implies that people want their money to grow, as an advertisement always imbibes comments and features that attract the attention of the people immediately. So, II follows.
The authenticity of the given statement cannot be deduced. So, I does not follow. Since, the advertisement talks of quick returns, it implies that people want their money to grow, as an advertisement always imbibes comments and features that attract the attention of the people immediately. So, II follows.
Question 519. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : We should inform all our officers not to read newspapers during office hours - Chief Manager tells. Chief Administrator.
Conclusions :
I. Reading newspapers during office hours is desirable.
II. Office efficiency will not increase by stopping this.
Statements : We should inform all our officers not to read newspapers during office hours - Chief Manager tells. Chief Administrator.
Conclusions :
I. Reading newspapers during office hours is desirable.
II. Office efficiency will not increase by stopping this.
Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
Since the given statement talks of an order not to let the officers read newspapers during office hours, it implies that reading newspapers during office hours is undesirable. So, I does not follow. Also, the order has been issued with an intention to prevent harm to office work due to officers' other indulgences. Thus, II also does not follow.
Since the given statement talks of an order not to let the officers read newspapers during office hours, it implies that reading newspapers during office hours is undesirable. So, I does not follow. Also, the order has been issued with an intention to prevent harm to office work due to officers' other indulgences. Thus, II also does not follow.
Answer: Option A. -> Only conclusion I follows
It is mentioned in the statement that a neurotic is a person who behaves stupidly. So, I follows. The behaviour of normal persons cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, II does not follow.
It is mentioned in the statement that a neurotic is a person who behaves stupidly. So, I follows. The behaviour of normal persons cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, II does not follow.
Latest Videos
Latest Test Papers
Login With Google
Old way of Login
Login With Email