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STATEMENT CONCLUSIONS AND INFERENCES MCQs

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Question 451. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.
Statement : Should new big industries be started in Kolkata ?
Arguments :
I. Yes. It will create job opportunities.
II. No. It will further add the pollution of the city.
  1.    Only argument I is strong.
  2.    Only Argument II is strong.
  3.    Either I or II is strong.
  4.    Neither I nor II is strong.
  5.    Both I and II are strong.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Either I or II is strong.
Opening new industries is advantageous in creating more job opportunities mean while it further increases the pollution of the city. So, either of arguments is strong.
Question 452. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : 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.
Conclusion :
I. People are indifferent to personal liberty and the right to dissent.
II. People desire personal liberty and the right to dissent.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows.
  2.    Only conclusion II follows.
  3.    Either I or II follows.
  4.    Neither I or II follows.
  5.    Both I and II follows.
 Discuss Question
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 from 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 I follows.
Question 453. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : A medical College has started a cell which will conduct counseling workshops in the field of stress management to patients and general public.
Conclusion :
I. The hospital has needed resources to start such activity.
II. Patients and general public feel a need to have such cell in the hospital.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows.
  2.    Only conclusion II follows.
  3.    Either I or II follows.
  4.    Neither I or II follows.
  5.    Both I and II follows.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II follows.
Since, The hospital has started the activity, it must have been well-equipped for the same. So, I follows. Also, any new activity is started keeping in mind the need for it. So, II also follows.
Question 454. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six month.
Conclusion :
I. Fashion designers do not understand the public mind very well.
II. The public by and large is highly susceptible to novelty.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows.
  2.    Only conclusion II follows.
  3.    Either I or II follows.
  4.    Neither I or II follows.
  5.    Both I and II follows.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Only conclusion II follows.
The statement asserts that people cannot stand any particular trend for long and seek change quite often. So, only II follows.
Question 455. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement :Until our country achieves economic equality, political freedom and democracy would be meaningless.
Conclusion :
I. Political freedom and democracy go hand in hand.
II. Economic equality leads to real political freedom and democracy.
  1.    Only conclusion I follows.
  2.    Only conclusion II follows.
  3.    Either I or II follows.
  4.    Neither I or II follows.
  5.    Both I and II follows.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Only conclusion II follows.
There is nothing mentioned about the relation between political freedom and democracy. So, I does not follow. But II directly follows from the given statement.
Question 456. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.
Statement : Should there be uniform for students of the colleges in India as in the schools ?
Arguments :
I. Yes, this will improve the ambiance of the colleges as all students will be decently dressed.
II. No, the college students should not be regimented and they should be left to choose their clothes for coming to the college.
  1.    Only argument I is strong.
  2.    Only Argument II is strong.
  3.    Either I or II is strong.
  4.    Neither I nor II is strong.
  5.    Both I and II are strong.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Only Argument II is strong.
After being in strict discipline and following a formal dress code of the school for so many years, the students must be granted some liberty in college life, as they have to take on the responsibilities of life, next. Besides, schools adopt uniforms to take care of the security of the child - an aspect which doesn't matter much in the Colleges. So, argument II holds strong. Also, the environment of the college depend on the students' dedication and etiquette and not on their uniforms. So, argument I is vague.

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