Reasoning Aptitude
STATEMENT AND CONCLUSION MCQs
Statement Conclusions And Inferences
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Question 591. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : The T.V. programmes, telecast specially for women are packed with a variety of recipes and household hints. A major portion of magazines for women also contains the items mentioned above.
Conclusions :
I. Women are not interested in other things.
II. An average woman's primary interest lies in home and specially in the kitchen.
Statements : The T.V. programmes, telecast specially for women are packed with a variety of recipes and household hints. A major portion of magazines for women also contains the items mentioned above.
Conclusions :
I. Women are not interested in other things.
II. An average woman's primary interest lies in home and specially in the kitchen.
Answer: Option B. -> Only conclusion II follows
Clearly, nothing about 'other things' is mentioned in the statement. So, I does not follow, Also, since it is mentioned that programmes and magazines for women are stuffed with kitchen recipes and other household hints, it means that women have special interest in these areas. So, II follows.
Clearly, nothing about 'other things' is mentioned in the statement. So, I does not follow, Also, since it is mentioned that programmes and magazines for women are stuffed with kitchen recipes and other household hints, it means that women have special interest in these areas. So, II follows.
Question 592. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : Monitoring has become an integral part in the planning of social development programmes. It is recommended that Management Information System be developed for all programmes. This is likely to give a feedback on the performance of the functionaries and the efficacy with which services are being delivered.
Conclusions :
I. All the social development programmes should be evaluated.
II. There is a need to monitor the performance of workers.
Statements : Monitoring has become an integral part in the planning of social development programmes. It is recommended that Management Information System be developed for all programmes. This is likely to give a feedback on the performance of the functionaries and the efficacy with which services are being delivered.
Conclusions :
I. All the social development programmes should be evaluated.
II. There is a need to monitor the performance of workers.
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II follow
According to the statement, monitoring and evaluation of social development programmes - their function, performance and efficiency - is absolutely essential. So, both I and II follow.
According to the statement, monitoring and evaluation of social development programmes - their function, performance and efficiency - is absolutely essential. So, both I and II follow.
Question 593. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : The distance of 900 km by road between Bombay and Jafra will be reduced to 280 km by sea. This will lead to a saving of Rs. 7.92 crores per annum on fuel.
Conclusions :
I. Transportation by sea is cheaper than that by road.
II. Fuel must be saved to the greatest extent
Statements : The distance of 900 km by road between Bombay and Jafra will be reduced to 280 km by sea. This will lead to a saving of Rs. 7.92 crores per annum on fuel.
Conclusions :
I. Transportation by sea is cheaper than that by road.
II. Fuel must be saved to the greatest extent
Answer: Option B. -> Only conclusion II follows
According to the statement, sea transport is cheaper than road transport in the case of route from Bombay to Jafra, not in all the cases. So, conclusion I does not follow. The statement stresses on the saving of fuel. So, conclusion II follows.
According to the statement, sea transport is cheaper than road transport in the case of route from Bombay to Jafra, not in all the cases. So, conclusion I does not follow. The statement stresses on the saving of fuel. So, conclusion II follows.
Question 594. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : Company X has marketed the product. Go ahead; purchase it if price and quality are your considerations.
Conclusions :
I. The product must be good in quality.
II. The price of the product must be reasonable.
Statements : Company X has marketed the product. Go ahead; purchase it if price and quality are your considerations.
Conclusions :
I. The product must be good in quality.
II. The price of the product must be reasonable.
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II follow
It is mentioned in the statement that one who considers price and quality before buying a product should buy the product of company X. So, both I and II follow.
It is mentioned in the statement that one who considers price and quality before buying a product should buy the product of company X. So, both I and II follow.
Question 595. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : Players who break various records in a fair way get special prizes. Player X broke the world record but was found to be under the influence of a prohibited drug.
Conclusions :
I. X will get the special prize.
II. X will not get the special prize.
Statements : Players who break various records in a fair way get special prizes. Player X broke the world record but was found to be under the influence of a prohibited drug.
Conclusions :
I. X will get the special prize.
II. X will not get the special prize.
Answer: Option B. -> Only conclusion II follows
Clearly, X will not get the special prize because although he broke the world record, he was found to use unfair means. So, II follows while I does not.
Clearly, X will not get the special prize because although he broke the world record, he was found to use unfair means. So, II follows while I does not.
Question 596. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : No country is absolutely self-dependent these days.
Conclusions :
I. It is impossible to grow and produce all that a country needs.
II. Countrymen in general have become lazy.
Statements : No country is absolutely self-dependent these days.
Conclusions :
I. It is impossible to grow and produce all that a country needs.
II. Countrymen in general have become lazy.
Answer: Option A. -> Only conclusion I follows
Clearly, only I provides a suitable explanation to the given statement. So, only I follows.
Clearly, only I provides a suitable explanation to the given statement. So, only I follows.
Question 597. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : Recent trends also indicate that the number of child migrants in large cities is increasing. These children leave their families to join the ranks of urban poor doing odd jobs in markets, workshops, hotels or in service sectors.
Conclusions :
I. Migration to big cities should be checked.
II. The plight of poor children should be thoroughly studied.
Statements : Recent trends also indicate that the number of child migrants in large cities is increasing. These children leave their families to join the ranks of urban poor doing odd jobs in markets, workshops, hotels or in service sectors.
Conclusions :
I. Migration to big cities should be checked.
II. The plight of poor children should be thoroughly studied.
Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II follows
The statement mentions the problem of increased migration of children to cities. But the ways to deal with the problem cannot be deduced from it. So, neither I nor II follows.
The statement mentions the problem of increased migration of children to cities. But the ways to deal with the problem cannot be deduced from it. So, neither I nor II follows.
Question 598. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : The percentage of the national income shared by the top 10 per cent of households in India is 35.
Conclusions :
I. When an economy grows fast, concentration of wealth in certain pockets of population takes place.
II. The national income is unevenly distributed in India.
Statements : The percentage of the national income shared by the top 10 per cent of households in India is 35.
Conclusions :
I. When an economy grows fast, concentration of wealth in certain pockets of population takes place.
II. The national income is unevenly distributed in India.
Answer: Option B. -> Only conclusion II follows
Nothing about the growth of economy is mentioned in the statement. So, I does not follow. Also, it is given that 35 per cent of national income is shared by 10 per cent of households. This indicates unequal distribution. So, II follows.
Nothing about the growth of economy is mentioned in the statement. So, I does not follow. Also, it is given that 35 per cent of national income is shared by 10 per cent of households. This indicates unequal distribution. So, II follows.
Question 599. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : Good voice is a natural gift but one has to keep practising to improve and excel well in the field of music.
Conclusions :
I. Natural gifts need nurturing and care.
II. Even though your voice is not good, one can keep practising.
Statements : Good voice is a natural gift but one has to keep practising to improve and excel well in the field of music.
Conclusions :
I. Natural gifts need nurturing and care.
II. Even though your voice is not good, one can keep practising.
Answer: Option A. -> Only conclusion I follows
Clearly, I follows directly from the given statement. However, II is not related to the given statement and so does not follow.
Clearly, I follows directly from the given statement. However, II is not related to the given statement and so does not follow.
Question 600. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : The interview panel may select a candidate who neither possesses the desired qualifications nor the values and attributes.
Conclusions :
I. The inclusion of specialists on the interview panel does not guarantee that the selection will be proper.
II. The interview test has certain limitations in the matter of selection of candidates.
Statements : The interview panel may select a candidate who neither possesses the desired qualifications nor the values and attributes.
Conclusions :
I. The inclusion of specialists on the interview panel does not guarantee that the selection will be proper.
II. The interview test has certain limitations in the matter of selection of candidates.
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II follow
Clearly, both I and II correctly explain the given statement. So, both follow.
Clearly, both I and II correctly explain the given statement. So, both follow.
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