Logical Reasoning

Statement and Conclusions - Base Level 1

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Statement and Conclusions - Base Level 1

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In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

Give answer:

(A) If only conclusion I follows

(B) If only conclusion II follows

(C) If either I or II follows

(D) If neither I nor II follows and

(E) If both I and II follow.

Question 1

Statements: Women's organisations in India have welcomed the amendment of the Industrial Employment Rules 1946 to curb sexual harassment at the work place.

Conclusions:

I.  Sexual harassment of women at work place is more prevalent in India as compared to other developed countries.

II. Many organisations in India will stop recruiting women to avoid such problems.

A
Only conclusion I follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Either I or II follows
D
Neither I nor II follows
E
Both I and II follow
Correct Answer: Option D

The fact that a certain rule has been more welcomed in a certain country does not imply that the problem is more prevalent there. So, I does not follow. Also, the amendment seeks to discourage only sexual harassment of women and shall in no way discourage employment of women. So, II also does not follow.

Question 2
Statement : Sealed tenders are invited from competent contractors experienced in executing construction jobs.
Conclusions : 

I.  Tenders are invited only from experienced contractors .
II. It is difficult to find competent tenderer s  on construction jobs.

A
Only conclusion I follows.
B
Only conclusion II follows.
C
Either I or II follows.
D
Neither I nor II follows.
E
Both I and II follows.
Correct Answer: Option A

According to the statement, tenders are invited from contractors experienced in executing construction jobs. So, conclusion I follows. The availability of competent tenders in construction is not mentioned. So, conclusion II does not follow.

Question 3
Statement : The manager humiliated Sachin in the presence of his colleagues .
Conclusions : 

I.  The manager did not like Sachin .
II. Sachin was not popular with his colleagues.

A
Only conclusion I follows.
B
Only conclusion II follows.
C
Either I or II follows
D
Neither I nor II follows.
E
Both I and II follows.
Correct Answer: Option D

The manager might have humiliated Sachin not because of his dislike but on account of certain negligence or mistake on his part. So, I does not follows. Also, nothing about Sachin's rapport with his colleagues can be deduced from the statement. So. II also does not follow.

Question 4
Statement : The XYZ Medical College has started a cell which will conduct as soya protein workshops in the field of stress management to patients and general public.
Conclusions : 

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.

A
Only conclusion I follows.
B
Only conclusion II follows.
C
Either I or II follows.
D
Neither I nor II follows.
E
Both I and II follows.
Correct Answer: Option E

Since the hospital has started the activity, it must have been well-equipped for the same. So, I follows. Also, any new activity is is started keeping in mind the need for it. So, II also follows.

Question 5
Statement : The Cabinet of State X took certain steps to tackle the milk glut in the state as the cooperatives and government dairies failed to use the available milk. - A news  report.
Conclusions : 

I.  The milk production of State X is more than its need.
II. The Government and co-operative dairies in State X are not equipped in terms of resources and terms of resources and technology to handle such excess milk.

A
Only conclusion I follows.
B
Only conclusion II follows.
C
Either I or II follows.
D
Neither I nor II follows.
E
Both I and II follows.
Correct Answer: Option E

The use of the 'milk glut' makes I implicit. Also. the fact that the cooperatives and Government dairies failed to use the available milk indicates that they lack the proper infrastructure to handle such quantities of milk. So, II also follows.

Question 6
Statement : Until our country achieves economic equality, political freedom and democracy would be meaningless.
Conclusions : 

I.  Political freedom and democracy go hand in hand.
II. Economic equality leads to real political freedom and democracy.

A
Only conclusion I follows.
B
Only conclusion II follows.
C
Either I or II follows.
D
Neither I nor II follows.
E
Both I and II follows.
Correct Answer: Option B

Nothing about the relation between political freedom and democracy is mentioned in the statement. So, I does not follow. But II directly follows from the given statement.

Question 7
Statement : Parents are prepared to pay any price for an elite education to their children.
Conclusions : 

I.  All parents these days are very well off.
II. Parents have an obsessive passion for a perfect development of their children through good schooling.

A
Only conclusion I follows.
B
Only conclusion II follows.
C
Either I or II follows.
D
Neither I nor II follows.
E
Both I and II follows.
Correct Answer: Option B

The statement implies that people are inclined towards giving their children good education. So, only II follows while I does not.

Question 8
Statement : Although we have rating agencies like Crisil, ICRA, there is demand to have a separated rating agency for IT companies to protect investors.
Conclusion : 

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.

A
Only conclusion I follows.
B
Only conclusion II follows.
C
Either I or II follows.
D
Neither I nor II follows.
E
Both I and II follows.
Correct Answer: Option A

The need for separate rating agency for IT companies clearly indicates that such assessment requires a separate a 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 9
Statement : Population increase coupled with depleting resources is going to be the scenario of many developing countries in days to come.
Conclusions :

I.  The population of developing countries will not continue to  increase to future.
II. It will be very difficult for the government of developing countries to provide its people decent quality of life.

A
Only conclusion I follows.
B
Only conclusion II follows.
C
Either I or II follows.
D
Neither I nor II follows.
E
Both I and II follows.
Correct Answer: Option B

The fact given in I is quite contrary to the given statement. So, I does not follow. II mentions the direct implications of the state discussed in the statement. Thus , II follows.

Question 10
Statement : For over three decades Company X has been totally involved in energy conservation, its efficient use and management.
Conclusions : 

I.  The Company has yet to learn and acquire basic things in this area.
II. It is dedication, that is more important than knowledge and expertise.

A
Only conclusion I follows.
B
Only conclusion II follows.
C
Either I or II follows.
D
Neither I nor II follows.
E
Both I and II follows.
Correct Answer: Option D

Since the company has been working in this area for three decades, it must have the necessary expertise and infrastructure required in this field. So, I does not follow. However, the qualities that have made the Company X successful in this field have not been mentioned. So, II also does not follow.

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