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 41
Statement : Death keeps no calendar.
Conclusions : 

I. Man must die one day.
II. Death can come at any time.

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

Both I and II directly follow from the statement.

Question 42
Statement : The percentage of the national income shared by the top 10 per cant 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.

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 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 43
Statement : The President of XYZ Party indicated that 25 independent members of Legislative Assembly ( M.L.A. s) are seriously considering considering various options of joining some political party.. But in any case all of them collectively will join one party only.

Conclusions : 

I. The 25 independent M. L. A.s will join XYZ party in a short period of time.
II. The 25 independent M. L. A.s will join some other political party in a short period of time.

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 asserts that 25 independent M. L. A.s shall join one party only. Thus, they may join XYZ or any other party. So, either I or II follows.

Question 44
Statement : People who speak too much against dowry are those who had taken it themselves.

Conclusions : 

I. It is easier said than done.
II. People have double standards.

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 statement clearly implies that it is easier to say than to do something and what people say is different from what they do. So,both I and II follows.

Question 45
Statement : This world is neither good nor evil ; each man manufactures a world for himself.

Conclusions : 

I. Some people find this world quite good.
II. Some people find this world this quite bad.
 
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 statement mentioned that the world for a man is as he makes it himself, So, some people might find it good and some quite bad. Thus, both I and II follow.

Question 46
Statement : From the next academic year, students will have the option of dropping Mathematics and Science for their school leaving certificate examination.
Assumptions :

I. Students who are weak in Science and Mathematics will be admitted.
II Earlier students did not have the choice of continuing their education without taking these subject.

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 E

Since the new system gives the students the options of dropping science and mathematics, so students weak in these subjects can also be admitted. So, I follows. Also, it is mentioned that the new system will come into effect from the next academic year. This means it didn't exist previously. So, II also follow.

Question 47
Statement : Industrial revolution which first of all started in Europe has brought about modern age.
Assumption :

I. Disparity between rich and poor results in revolution.
II. Revolution overhauls society.

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 B

The cause of revolution cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, I does not follow. However, the statement mentions that Industrial Revolution brought about modern age . This means that revolution overhauls society. So, II follows.

Question 48
Statement : The old order changeth yielding place to new.
Assumptions :

I. Change is the law of nature.
II. Discard old ideas because they are old.

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 A

Clearly, I directly follows form the given statement. also, it is mentioned that old ideas are replaced by new ones, as thinking changes with the progressing time. So, II does not follow.

Question 49
Statement : Adversity makes a man wise.
Assumptions :

I. The poor are wise.
II. Man learns from bitter experience.

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 B

The statement talks of 'adversity' in general and not 'lack of money'. So, I does not follow. II correctly explains the statement and hence it follows.

Question 50
Statement : Only good singers are invited in the conference. No one without sweet voice.
Assumptions :

I. All invited singers in the conference have sweet voice.
II. Those singers who do not have sweet voice are not invited in the conference.

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 E

The statement assets that a good singer always has a sweet voice and only good singers are invited in the conference. This implies that all those invited in the conference have sweet voice and those who do not have sweet voice are not invited. So, both I and II follow.

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