Statement and Conclusion Difficult Questions and Answers

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

Statement:
We have decided to improve the 'Newswatch Section' of our monthly magazine and at the same time switch over to the modern method of printing from the conventional one as a result of which our magazine will improve both in quality and economy.--- Director of ABC Magazine.
Conclusions :
I. The magazine of ABC company may compete with the market norms in quality and cost factors.
II. It will challenge the existence of all other magazines.

I is true. Because change in quality and method of printing and marking it reader-friendly at reduced price may make the company to compete the market norms.

Correct Option: A

I is true. Because change in quality and method of printing and marking it reader-friendly at reduced price may make the company to compete the market norms.

Statement:
''While there is no harm in providing safetybelt for international players, we need to pay more to our first-class players, especially as most of them are without jobs.''- Statement made by BCCI treasurer
Conclusions :
I. Senior players already get huge amounts and giving them more makes little sense.
II. All first-class players need more motivation than that needed by international players.

I does not follow because '' senior players'' is no category in the statement. II does not follow because ''more'' does not compare the two categories of players. The statement merely implies that first-class players should get more than what they do at present.

Correct Option: D

Statement:
The Government has cut the interest rate on the General Provident Fund (GPF) and Special Deposit Scheme (SDS) from 9.5 to 9 per cent. At the same time it has also reduced the interest on loans to government employees by half a per cent.
Conclusions :
I. Now cheaper funds will be available from the Centre's coffers from those planing to construct or purchase a house or buy a vehicle or computer.
II. The government employee will not be ready to invest their money into the scheme.

I is obvious, but II is uncertain.

Correct Option: A

I is obvious, but II is uncertain.

Statement:
Governor of Reaserve Bank of India has slashed the cash reserve ration (CRR) by a massive 200 basis points form 7.50 per cent to 5.50 per cent.
Conclusions :
I. This measure will Kickstart the sluggish economy.
II. The lendable resources of the banking sector will increase to some extent.

I is an assumption. Second is the direct consequence of the given statement.

Correct Option: B

I is an assumption. Second is the direct consequence of the given statement.

Statement:
'No aspect of cricket is more indispensable than good fielding.'
___A captain's statement.
Conclusions :
I. To win a cricket match, it is necessary to learn and practise the art of good fielding .
II. Good fielding is enough to win a cricket match.

Since 'fielding' is said to be indispensable, hence conclusion I follows. Besides good fielding, their may be some other factors also which might be needed to win the match.

Correct Option: A

Since 'fielding' is said to be indispensable, hence conclusion I follows. Besides good fielding, their may be some other factors also which might be needed to win the match.