Logical Reasoning

Statement and Conclusions - Expert Level

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Statement and Conclusions - Expert Level

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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 11
Statement : A large majority of the work force in India is unorganized. Most of them earn either the minimum or uncertain wages while others are engaged in sundry jobs.

Conclusions :

 I. The workers in the organized sector get better facilities and stay longer in their jobs.

II. Some workers in the unorganized sector of the work force have a regular and fixed income.

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 workers in the organized sector are not being talked about in the statement. So, I does not follow. It is mentioned that some workers in the unorganized sector are engaged in sundry jobs. This means that they have fixed income. So, II follows.

Question 12
Statement : The best evidence of India's glorious past is the growing popularity of Ayurvedic medicines in the West.

Conclusions :

I. Ayurvedic medicines are not popular in India.

II. Allopathic medicines are more popular 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 follow
Correct Answer: Option D

The popularity of Ayurvedic or allopathic medicines in India is not being talked about in the statement. So, neither I nor II follows.

Question 13
Statement : The standard of education in private schools is much better than municipal and Zila Parished-run schools.

Conclusions :

I. The municipal and Zila Parished should make serious efforts to improve standard of their schools.

II. All municipal and Zila Parished schools should be closed immediately.

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, the solution to the problem is not to close down the Municipal and Zila-Parished-run schools but to strive to improve the standard of education of these schools. So, only I follows while II does not.

Question 14
Statement : The T.V programmers, telecast specially for women are packed with a variety of recipes and households hints. A major portion of magazines for women also contains the items mentioned above.

Conclusions :

I. Women are not interested in other things.

II. An average women's primary interest lies in home and specially in the kitchen.


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

Clearly, nothing about 'other things' is mentioned in the statement. So, I does not follow. Also, since it is mentioned that programmes and magazines for women are stuffed with kitchen recipes and other household hints. it means that women have special interest in these areas. So, II follows.

Question 15
Statement : We should inform all our officers not to read newspapers during office hours-Chief Manager tells chief administrator.

Conclusion :

I. Reading newspapers during office hours is desirable.

II. Office efficiency will not increase by stopping this.

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

Since the given statement talks of an order not to let the officers read newspapers during office hours, It implies that reading newspapers during office hours is undesirable. So, I does not follow. Also, the order has been issued with an intention to prevent harm to office work due to officers' of her indulgences. Thus, II also does not follow.

Question 16
Statement : The Bank of England's move to auction 25 metric tons of gold drew plenty of hiders looking for a bargain, but was criticized by major gold producers worldwide.

Conclusions :

 I. The bank of England should not auction gold which it possesses to keep steady international prices of gold.

II. Bidders should quote higher gold prices to retain present value of gold in the international market.


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 statement does not talk against the auction but only speaks of response it received from the bidders and gold producers. So, I does not follow. The phrase 'Plenty of bidders looking for a bargain' is quite contrary to II. So, II also does not follow.

Question 17
Statement : All those political prisoners were released on bail who had gone to jail for reasons other than political dharnas. Bail was not granted to persons involved in murders.

Conclusions :

I. No political prisoner had committed murder.

II. Some politicians were not arrested.

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

According to the statement, the political prisoners can be divided into two group - those who were released and those who were put in jail for political dharnas. However, no person involved in murder was released. This means that no political prisoner had committed murder. So, I follows. Clearly, II is not directly related to the statement and does not follow.

Question 18
Statement : Our securities investment carry market risk. Consult your investment advisor or agent before investing.

Conclusions :

I. One should not invest in securities.

II.The investment advisor calculates the market risk with certainty.

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

Investment in securities involves risk. This does not mean that one should not invest in securities. So, I does not follow. Since the statement advises one to consult investment advisor before investing, so II follows.

Question 19
Statement : The use of non-conventional sources of energy will eliminate the energy crisis in the world.

Conclusions :

I.Modern technology is gradually replacing the conventional sources of energy.

II.The excessive exploitation of environment has led to depletion of conventional sources of energy.

A
Only conclusion I follows
B
Only conclusion I 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 follows from the given statement.

Question 20
Statement : In spite of the claim of the Government of terrorism being under check, killing continues.

Conclusions : 

I. The terrorists have not come to an understanding with the government.

II.The government has been constantly telling a lie.

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 implies that the government is continuously making efforts to curb terrorism, but it still continues to prevail. Thus, I follows while II does not.

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