Statement and Conclusion


Direction: 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

  1. Statement:
    ''The good news is the shows have been postponed, not cancelled. The bad news is the disappointment of fans and the thousands of pounds lost.''
    ---Criticism made by Mr X. when two mega Bollywood shows were declared postponed.
    Conclusions :
    I. Thousand of viewers were preparing to watch the giant shows.
    II.The shows are to be organised in the UK.











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    The statement does not say about the number of viewers or the ticket rates. Hence I does not follow. Losts of thousands of pounds does not imply that the shows are to be organised in the UK. It may be Jamaica, Lebanon, Egypt etc because these are the countries where pound is the currency used.

    Correct Option: D

    The statement does not say about the number of viewers or the ticket rates. Hence I does not follow. Losts of thousands of pounds does not imply that the shows are to be organised in the UK. It may be Jamaica, Lebanon, Egypt etc because these are the countries where pound is the currency used.


  1. Statement:
    ''If You are attacked it is perfectly legitimate under international law to exercise the right of hot pursuit. At this moment we are not considering it. ''--- Union Home Minister of country 'X'
    Conclusions :
    I.Hot pursuit is the ultimate step.
    II. Country 'X' has been attacked by some other country.











  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    It is apparent from the statement that hot pursuit is one of the last steps. But we don't know whether it is the ultimate. Hence I does not follow. Again, ''if you are attacked'' does not necessarily imply that the country has been attacked. Hence II does not follow.

    Correct Option: D

    It is apparent from the statement that hot pursuit is one of the last steps. But we don't know whether it is the ultimate. Hence I does not follow. Again, ''if you are attacked'' does not necessarily imply that the country has been attacked. Hence II does not follow.



  1. Statement:
    ''Examination papers of science for class X and maths and physics for class XII have been simplified by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).--- Director of CBSE
    Conclusions :
    I. The initiative adopted by CBSE will improve efficiency of student to a great extent.
    II. Simplification of examination papers is likely to reduce psychological pressure on students.











  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    I may or may not be outcome of the changes made in examination papers. But II is true.

    Correct Option: B

    I may or may not be outcome of the changes made in examination papers. But II is true.


  1. Statement:
    Under the newly formulated strategy by state X, the use of articles made of non-reusable plastics such as forks, spoons, cords or strings, cords or strings, sheets and mats and the distribution of newspapers and periodicals in plastic wrappers have been banned as an environment -cleaning initiative.
    Conclusions :
    I. Most people of State X will be satisfied with the initiative taken by the government.
    II. Most people of state X will not be satisfied by the initiative taken by the government .











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    We can't correlate the people's satisfaction with the formulated strategy. But one of the given conclusions must be true.

    Correct Option: C

    We can't correlate the people's satisfaction with the formulated strategy. But one of the given conclusions must be true.



  1. Statement:
    The government has taken every possible step to deal effectively with the drought. Our godowns are brimming with foodgrains.-PM of country'X'
    Conclusions :
    I. The government of country 'X' will not let anyone die of hunger.
    II. Effective and concentrated effort is likely to lessen the people's miseries caused by drought.











  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    I is only an assumption but II is true.

    Correct Option: B

    I is only an assumption but II is true.