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 21
Statement : 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.

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

It is mentioned asserts that 25 independent M. L. A .s shall join one party only. Thus buying a product should buy the product of company X. So, both I and II follow.

Question 22
Statement : The 'Official Secrets Act' (OSA) enacted by the ABC government during the war seems to be one of the major source of corruption in the country X.

Conclusions : 

I. The OSA has to be abolished immediately to put an end to be the corruption in the country X.
II. The ABC government had an intention of encouraging corruption in the government offices.

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 statement declares enactment of OAS as the direct cause of increase in corruption. So, I follows. However, enactment of an act by a government is undertaken for betterment and not with the intention of encouraging corruption though whatever may be outcome later on.. So, II does not follow.

Question 23
Statement :Fortune favours the brave.
Conclusions :

I. Risks are necessary for success.
II. Cowards die many times before their death.

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, 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 24
Statement :Fortune favours the brave.
Conclusions :

I. Risks are necessary for success.
II. Cowards die many times before their death.

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, 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 25
Statement : A neurotic is a non-stupid person who behaves  stupidly.

Conclusions : 

I. Neuroticism and stupidly go hand in hand.
II. Normal person behave intelligently.

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

It is mentioned in the statement that a neurotic is a person who behaves stupidly. So, I follows. The behavior of normal persons cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, II does not follow.

Question 26
Statement : Vegetable prices are soaring in the market.

Conclusions : 

I. Vegetable are becoming a are commodity. 
II. People cannot eat vegetables.
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 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 27
Statement : The commissioner of police has appealed people not to put up banners  which obstruct pedestrian or motor traffic.

Conclusions: 

I.Some of the people may respond and will not put up such banners.
II. Policemen will have to keep a watchful eye on the new banners which are being put up on the roads.


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

Clearly. the appeal has been made keeping in mind the fact that it would create awareness and have some effect. So, i follows. However, the statement talks of a general appeal and not stringent directions. So, II does not follow.

Question 28
Statement : 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 their city.

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.

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 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 does not follow. Also, nothing about people's response to the state of city can be deduced from the statement. Thus, II also does not follow.

Question 29
Statement : Applications of applicants who do no fulfill eligibility criteria and/or who do not submit applications before last date will be summarily rejected and will not be called for the written test.

Conclusions : 

I. Those who are called for the written test are those who fulfill eligibility criteria and have submitted their application before last date.
II. Written test will be held only after scrutiny of applications.

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

The statement clearly mentions that fulfilling criteria and submitting the application before the stipulated date are both essential to avoid rejection. So, I follows. Also, since it is given that the candidates whose applications are rejected shall not be called for written test, so II also follows.

Question 30
Statement : India's economy is depending mainly on forests.

Conclusions : 

I. Trees should be preserved to mainly on forests.
II. India wants only maintenance of forests to improve economic conditions.

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

It is mentioned in the statement that India's economy depends mainly on forests. This means that forests should be preserved. So, I follows. But, that only preservation of forests can improve the economy, cannot be said. So, II does not follow.

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