Reasoning Aptitude
STATEMENT AND CONCLUSION MCQs
Statement Conclusions And Inferences
Total Questions : 618
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Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
Neither the poor nor the rich, but only the role of money in politics is being talked about in the statement. So, neither I nor II follows.
Neither the poor nor the rich, but only the role of money in politics is being talked about in the statement. So, neither I nor II follows.
Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
The availability of vegetables is not mentioned in the given statement. So, I does not follow Also, II is not directly related to the statement and so it also does not follow.
The availability of vegetables is not mentioned in the given statement. So, I does not follow Also, II is not directly related to the statement and so it also does not follow.
Question 563. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : The serious accident in which a person was run down by a car yesterday had again focused attention on the most unsatisfactory state of roads.
Conclusions :
I. The accident that occurred was fatal.
II. Several accidents have so far taken place because of unsatisfactory state of roads.
Statements : The serious accident in which a person was run down by a car yesterday had again focused attention on the most unsatisfactory state of roads.
Conclusions :
I. The accident that occurred was fatal.
II. Several accidents have so far taken place because of unsatisfactory state of roads.
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II follow
Since the accident has caused concern, it must be fatal. So, I follows. The use of the word 'again' in the statement justifies the fact mentioned in II. So, II also follows.
Since the accident has caused concern, it must be fatal. So, I follows. The use of the word 'again' in the statement justifies the fact mentioned in II. So, II also follows.
Question 564. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : In a recent survey report, it has been stated that those who undertake physical exercise for at least half an hour a day are less prone to have any heart ailments.
Conclusions :
I. Moderate level of physical exercise is necessary for leading a healthy life.
II. All people who do desk-bound jobs definitely suffer from heart ailments.
Statements : In a recent survey report, it has been stated that those who undertake physical exercise for at least half an hour a day are less prone to have any heart ailments.
Conclusions :
I. Moderate level of physical exercise is necessary for leading a healthy life.
II. All people who do desk-bound jobs definitely suffer from heart ailments.
Answer: Option A. -> Only conclusion I follows
The statement mentions that chances of heart ailments are greatly reduced by a regular half-hour exercise. So, I follows. However, it talks of only reducing the probability which does not mean that persons involved in sedentary jobs shall definitely suffer from heart ailments. So, II does not follow.
The statement mentions that chances of heart ailments are greatly reduced by a regular half-hour exercise. So, I follows. However, it talks of only reducing the probability which does not mean that persons involved in sedentary jobs shall definitely suffer from heart ailments. So, II does not follow.
Question 565. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : This world is neither good nor evil; each man manufactures a world for himself.
Conclusions :
I. Some people find this world quite good.
II. Some people find this world quite bad.
Statements : This world is neither good nor evil; each man manufactures a world for himself.
Conclusions :
I. Some people find this world quite good.
II. Some people find this world quite bad.
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II follow
The statement mentions that the world for a man is as he makes it himself. So, some people might find it good and some quite bad. Thus, both I and II follow.
The statement mentions that the world for a man is as he makes it himself. So, some people might find it good and some quite bad. Thus, both I and II follow.
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II follow
Both the given conclusions clearly bring out the central theme of the proverb given in the statement. So, both I and II follow.
Both the given conclusions clearly bring out the central theme of the proverb given in the statement. So, both I and II follow.
Question 567. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : The eligibility for admission to the course is minimum second class Master's degree. However, the candidates who have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree can also apply.
Conclusions :
I. All candidates who have yet to get their Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
II. All candidates having obtained second class Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
Statements : The eligibility for admission to the course is minimum second class Master's degree. However, the candidates who have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree can also apply.
Conclusions :
I. All candidates who have yet to get their Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
II. All candidates having obtained second class Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
The statement mentions that the candidates who have obtained second class Master's degree or have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree, can apply for admission. This implies that both types of candidates may be selected on certain grounds. Thus, some candidates of each type and not all candidates of any one type, may be selected. So, neither I nor II follows.
The statement mentions that the candidates who have obtained second class Master's degree or have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree, can apply for admission. This implies that both types of candidates may be selected on certain grounds. Thus, some candidates of each type and not all candidates of any one type, may be selected. So, neither I nor II follows.
Question 568. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : Any student who does not behave properly while in the school brings bad name to himself and also for the school.
Conclusions :
I. Such student should be removed from the school.
II. Stricter discipline does not improve behaviour of the students.
Statements : Any student who does not behave properly while in the school brings bad name to himself and also for the school.
Conclusions :
I. Such student should be removed from the school.
II. Stricter discipline does not improve behaviour of the students.
Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
Clearly, I cannot be deduced from the statement. Also, nothing about discipline is mentioned in the statement. So, neither I nor II follows.
Clearly, I cannot be deduced from the statement. Also, nothing about discipline is mentioned in the statement. So, neither I nor II follows.
Question 569. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : A Corporate General Manager asked four managers to either submit their resignations by the next day or face termination orders from service. Three of them had submitted their resignations by that evening.
Conclusions :
I. The next day, the remaining manager would also resign.
II. The General Manager would terminate his services the next day.
Statements : A Corporate General Manager asked four managers to either submit their resignations by the next day or face termination orders from service. Three of them had submitted their resignations by that evening.
Conclusions :
I. The next day, the remaining manager would also resign.
II. The General Manager would terminate his services the next day.
Answer: Option C. -> Either I or II follows
It is mentioned in the statement that either the managers should resign by the next day or their services would be terminated. So, either I or II follows.
It is mentioned in the statement that either the managers should resign by the next day or their services would be terminated. So, either I or II follows.
Question 570. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : To cultivate interest in reading, the school has made it compulsory from June this year for each student to read two books per week and submit a weekly report on the books.
Conclusions :
I. Interest in reading can be created by force.
II. Some students will eventually develop interest in reading.
Statements : To cultivate interest in reading, the school has made it compulsory from June this year for each student to read two books per week and submit a weekly report on the books.
Conclusions :
I. Interest in reading can be created by force.
II. Some students will eventually develop interest in reading.
Answer: Option B. -> Only conclusion II follows
Clearly, the new scheme intends to develop interest in reading by incorporating the habit in their routine. So, only II follows while I does not.
Clearly, the new scheme intends to develop interest in reading by incorporating the habit in their routine. So, only II follows while I does not.