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:
    It was a decade of "graftocracy". Never before did politicians seem uglier. They became a law unto themselves, using every discretionary power at their command to earn a fast buck.
    Conclusions :
    I. No one can earn black money without the help of politicians.
    II. Politicians can change the law in their favour.











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    if neither I nor II follows, and

    Correct Option: D

    if neither I nor II follows, and


  1. Statement:
    The Insurance Act, 1938, and its amendment in 1950 have provided the regulatory frame work for insurance business in India.
    Conclusions :
    I. The Insurance Act can be amended.
    II. The Insurance Act can be amended only after 12 years.











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    I is an assumption.

    Correct Option: D

    I is an assumption.


  1. Statement:
    The population will cross the 100-crore mark shortly. Though we have made tremendous progress in almost all fields, an equally fast growth in population has nullified the achievement.
    Conclusions :
    I. Population plays an important role in the progress of a country.
    II. If the growth of population is controlled, the nation will progress rapidly.











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    I can 't be derived from the statement. We can't derive from this statement which factors influence the progress of a country. II follows because it is given in the statement that because of the rapid population growth rate, progress has been hindered.

    Correct Option: B

    I can 't be derived from the statement. We can't derive from this statement which factors influence the progress of a country. II follows because it is given in the statement that because of the rapid population growth rate, progress has been hindered.


  1. Statement:
    Education is now getting commercialised at a fast pace . It may so happen in the near future that education for the poorer or weaker sections may altogether become a 'dream'.
    Conclusions :
    I. Till now, education was subsidised.
    II. A dream can not be realised.











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    It is clear that education was cheap till yet. But the reason why it was cheap for all is not given. I may be one reason but it is not exhaustive.

    Correct Option: D

    It is clear that education was cheap till yet. But the reason why it was cheap for all is not given. I may be one reason but it is not exhaustive.


  1. Statement:
    The Esteem is one of the most fuel-efficient cars in its segment with a light foot ensuring 12.5 km to a liter in city without A/C and about 11 with A/C on.
    Conclusions :
    I. A/C in car is run by the same fuel that ensures the car's mobility.
    II. With A/c on, Fiat ensures only 10 km to a litre.











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    I can be concluded because the mileage goes down with A/C no. II can't concluded because we don't know what category Fiat falls in.

    Correct Option: A

    I can be concluded because the mileage goes down with A/C no. II can't concluded because we don't know what category Fiat falls in.