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 31

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 32
statement : Company X has a record of manufacturing cameras of quality and the latest design so that you do not spoil even a single shot irrespective of the weather conditions.

Conclusions : 

I. No other company except X is reputed in the camera industry.
II. Anyone take an acceptable shot with camera X.

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

Clearly, the statement talks of Company X only and no other company. So, I does not follow. Also, it is mentioned that one can take a good shot even in bad weather conditions with a camera of Company X. So, II follows.

Question 33
Statement : In a one day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.

Conclusions : 

I. 80% of the team consists of spinners.
II. The opening batsman were spinners.

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

According to the statement, 80% of the total runs were made by spinners. So, I does not follow.Nothing about the opening batsman is mentioned in the statement. So, II also does not follow.

Question 34
Statement : I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance. 

Conclusions : 

I. Writer's knowledge is very poor.
II. The world of knowledge is too vast to be explored by a single 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 B

The statement is a symbolic one and only II correctly explains it.

Question 35
Statement : A man must be wise to be a good wrangler. Good wranglers are talkative and boring.

Conclusions : 

I. All the wise person are boring.
II. All the wise person are good wranglers.

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

According to the statement, good wranglers are wise men. But it doesn't mean that all wise man are good wranglers. So, neither I nor II follows.

Question 36
Statement : To cultivate interest in reading, the school has made it compulsory from June this year for each student to read two books per week and submit a weekly report on the books. 

Conclusions :

I. Interest in reading can be created by force.
II. some students will eventually develop interest in reading.

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, the new scheme intends to develop interest in reading by incorporating the habit in their routine. So, only II follows while I does not.

Question 37
Statement : Nation X faced growing international opposition for its decision to explode eight nuclear weapons at its test site.

Conclusions : 

I. The citizens of the nation favoured the decision.

II. Some powerful countries do not want other nations to become as powerful as they are.

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

Neither the citizens' response to the decision nor the reason for opposition by other nations can deduced from the statement. So, neither I nor II follows.

Question 38
Statement : In case of outstanding candidates, the condition of previous experience of social work may be waived by the admission committee for M.A. ( Social work ).

Conclusions : 

I. Some of the students for M.A. ( Social work ) will have previous experience of social work.

II. Some of the students for M.A. ( Social work ) will not have previous experience of social work.
 
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

According to the statement, previous experience is an essential condition for candidates but in case of outstanding candidates, this condition shall be waived. This means that some candidates will have previous experience while some will not. So, both I and II follow.

Question 39
Statement : National Aluminium Company has moved India from a position of shortage to self-sufficiency in the metal.

Conclusions :

I. Previously, India had to import aluminium.
II. With this speed, it can soon become a foreign exchange               earner.

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

According to the statement, National Aluminium Company has moved India from a position of shortage in the past to self-sufficiency in the present. This means that previously, India had to import aluminium. So, I follows. Also, it can also be deduced that if production increases at the same rate, India can export it in future. So, II also follows.

Question 40
Statement : Use "Kraft" colours. They add colour to hour life. - An advertisement.

Conclusions :

I. Catchy slogans do not attract.
II. People like dark colours.

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

The slogan given in the statement is definitely a catchy one which indicates that catchy slogan do attract people. So, I does not follow. Nothing about people's preference for colours can be deduced from the statement. Thus, II also does not follow.

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