Statement and Conclusion - 01

01. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : India's economy is depending mainly on forests.

Conclusions :
I. Trees should be preserved to improve Indian economy.
II. India wants only maintenance of forests to improve economic conditions.

  • 1Only conclusion I follows
  • 2Only conclusion II follows
  • 3Either I or II follows
  • 4Neither I nor II follows
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
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.

02. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : 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 can take an acceptable shot with camera X.

  • 1Only conclusion I follows
  • 2Only conclusion II follows
  • 3Either I or II follows
  • 4Neither I nor II follows
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
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.

03. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : 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.

  • 1Only conclusion I follows
  • 2Only conclusion II follows
  • 3Either I or II follows
  • 4Neither I nor II follows
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

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

04. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : The interview panel may select a candidate who neither possesses the desired qualifications nor the values and attributes.

Conclusions :
I. The inclusion of specialists on the interview panel does not guarantee that the selection will be proper.
II. The interview test has certain limitations in the matter of selection of candidates.

  • 1Only conclusion I follows
  • 2Only conclusion II follows
  • 3Either I or II follows
  • 4Both I and II follow
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
Clearly, both I and II correctly explain the given statement. So, both follow.

05. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : Adversity makes a man wise.

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

  • 1Only conclusion I follows
  • 2Only conclusion II follows
  • 3Either I or II follows
  • 4Neither I nor II follows
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
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.

06. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : Good voice is a natural gift but one has to keep practising to improve and excel well in the field of music.

Conclusions :
I. Natural gifts need nurturing and care.
II. Even though your voice is not good, one can keep practising.

  • 1Only conclusion I follows
  • 2Only conclusion II follows
  • 3Either I or II follows
  • 4Neither I nor II follows
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
Clearly, I follows directly from the given statement. However, II is not related to the given statement and so does not follow.

07. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : The Bank of England's move to auction 25 metric tons of gold drew plenty of bidders looking for a bargain, but was criticised 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 markets.

  • 1Only conclusion I follows
  • 2Only conclusion II follows
  • 3Either I or II follows
  • 4Neither I nor II follows
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
The statement does not talk against the auction but only speaks of the 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.

08. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : In India, more emphasis should be placed on areas such as agriculture, engineering and technology instead of basic and pure sciences.

Conclusions :
I. India has achieved sufficient progress in basic and pure sciences.
II. In the past, the productivity factor in our economy was neglected.

  • 1Only conclusion I follows
  • 2Only conclusion II follows
  • 3Either I or II follows
  • 4Neither I nor II follows
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
That more emphasis should be laid on productivity areas instead of sciences does not mean that the country has achieved sufficient progress in sciences. But it implies that productivity factor was previously being neglected. So, II follows while I does not.

09. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : 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 the corruption in the country X.
II. The ABC government had an intention of encouraging corruption in the government offices.

  • 1Only conclusion I follows
  • 2Only conclusion II follows
  • 3Either I or II follows
  • 4Neither I nor II follows
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
The statement declares enactment of OSA 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 the outcome later on. So, II does not follow.

10. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : 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.

  • 1Only conclusion I follows
  • 2Only conclusion II follows
  • 3Either I or II follows
  • 4Both I and II follow
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
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. This implies that those who do not take dowry respect womanhood. So, II also follows.

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