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 31
Statement : All the organised persons find time for rest. 
Sunita , in spite of her very busy schedule, finds time for rest.

Conclusions : 

I. Sunita is an organised person.
II. Sunita is an industrious person.

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

Sunita has a very busy schedule. This means that she is industrious. But still she finds time for rest. This, means that she is an organised person. So, both I and II follow.

Question 32
Statement : Irregularity is a cause for failure in in exams. Some regular students fail in the examinations.

Conclusions : 

I. All failed students are regular.
II. All successful students are not regular.

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 - given statement clearly implies that all irregular and some regular students fail in the examinations. This, in turn, means that all successful students are regular but not all regular students are successful. So, neither I nor II follows.

Question 33
Statement : Domestic demand has been increasing faster than the production of indigenous crude oil.

Conclusions : 

I. Crude oil must be imported.
II. Domestic demand should be reduced.

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 C

The statement mentions that demand for oil is increasing faster than the production. So, either the demand must be reduced or oil must be imported to cope with the increasing demand. Thus, either I or II follows.

Question 34
Statement : 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.

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, only I provides a suitable explanation to the given statement. So, only I follows.

Question 35
Statement : Video libraries are flourishing very much these days.

Conclusions : 

I. People in general have got a video craze.
II. It is much cheaper to see as many  movies as one likes on videos rather than going to the cinema hall.

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 both I and II provide suitable explanations to the statement, so both follow.

Question 36
Statement : The best way to escape from a problem is to solve.

Conclusions : 

I. Your life will be dull if you don.t face a problem.
II. To escape from problems, you should always have some solutions with you.

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

Clearly, both I and II do not follow from the given statement.

Question 37
Statement : If all players play to their full potential, we will win the match. We have won the match.

Conclusions : 

I.All players played to their full potential.
II. some players did not play to their full potential.

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 asserts that match can be won only if all the players play to their full potential. So, only I follows while II does not.

Question 38
Statement : "The Government will review the present policy of the diesel price in view of further spurt in the international oil prices". - A spokesman of the Government.

Conclusions : 

I.The Government will increase the price of the diesel after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
II. The Government will not increase the price of the diesel even after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.


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 C

The Government seeks to review the policy so as to determine whether the diesel price needs to be increased or it can be kept stable by adjusting certain other factors. So, either decision may be taken. Thus, either I or II follows.

Question 39
Statement : Any young man who makes dowry as a condition for marriage, discredits himself and dishonours  womanhood.

Conclusions : 

I. Those who take dowry in marriage should be condemned by society.
II. Those who do not take dowry in marriage respect womanhood.

A
Only conclusions 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

Clearly, the statement declares dowry as an evil practice and reflects its demerits. Thus, conclusion I follows. Also, it is given that those who take dowry dishonour womanhood. Thus implies that those who do not take dowry respect womanhood. So, II also follows.

Question 40
Statement : The distance of 900 km by road between Bombay and Jafra will be reduced to 280 km by sea. This will lead to be saving of 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.

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

According to the statement, sea transport is cheaper than road transport in the case of route from Bombay to Jafra, not in all the case. So, conclusion I does not follow. The statement stresses on the saving of fuel. So, conclusion II follows.

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