Statement and Conclusion Moderate Questions and Answers

Statement and Conclusion

Direction: In each of the questions given below, there is 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.

Statement
In case of the outstanding candidates, the condition of previous experience of social work may be waived by the Admission Committee for MA (social work).
Conclusion
I. Some of the students for MA (social work ) will have previous experience of social work
II. Some of the students for MA (social work ) will not have previous experience of social work.

Both the conclusion follows. The waiver is incorporated because some of the students for MA will not have previous experience and some of the students will have previous experience of social work.

Correct Option: D

Both the conclusion follows. The waiver is incorporated because some of the students for MA will not have previous experience and some of the students will have previous experience of social work.

Statement
Fashion is a form of ugliness, so is tolerable that we have to alter it every six months.
conclusion
I. Fashion designers do not understand people's mind very well.
II. People by and large are highly susceptible to novelty.

Both I and II are invalid because they lack proper connectivity with the given statement.

Correct Option: D

Both I and II are invalid because they lack proper connectivity with the given statement.

Statement
Crime is a function of the criminal's biological make up and his family relations.
conclusion
I. The incidence of crime is higher in identical twins than in fraternal twins.
II. Families in which parents lack in warmth and affection fail to build a moral conscience in the children.

Both I and II are invalid as statement itself is vague and ambiguous which is unable to make proper connectivity with the given conclusion.

Correct Option: D

Both I and II are invalid as statement itself is vague and ambiguous which is unable to make proper connectivity with the given conclusion.

Statement
The persons who were on the waiting list could finally get berth reservation in Rajdhani Express.
Conclusions
I . Wait listed passengers generally find it difficult to get berth reservation in Rajdhani Express.
II. The number of berth available in the Rajdhani Express is smalll.

Conclusion I is valid conclusion as the use of word 'could' implies a difficulty in obtaining reservation but Conclusion II is invalid as it is not certain.

Correct Option: A

Conclusion I is valid conclusion as the use of word 'could' implies a difficulty in obtaining reservation but Conclusion II is invalid as it is not certain.

Statement
Unemployment is one of the main reason for the poverty of the country.
Conclusions
I. To end poverty, it is required to create employment opportunities.
II. All the people in the country are unemployed.

Conclusion I is valid because if unemployment is the main reason behind poverty, then creating employment opportuities is the need of the hour. Conclusion II is invalid because of the presence of word 'all'.