Statement and Conclusion

DIRECTIONS for the question 1 to 49: In each of the given questions, a statement is given 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. If only Conclusion I follows
2. If only Conclusion II follows
3. if either I or II follows
4. If neither I nor II follows
5. If both I and II follow

1. Statement: The distance of 900 km by road between Jafra and Bombay will be reduced to 280km by sea.
This will lead to a saving of Rs. 7.92 crores per annum on fuel.
Conclusions: I. Transportation by sea is cheaper than that by road.
II. Fuel must be saved to the greatest extent.

2. Statement: This book 'Z' is the only book which focuses its attention to the poverty issue in India between
1950 and 1980.
Conclusions: I. There was no question of poverty before 1950.
II. No other book deals with poverty in India during 1950 to 1980.

3. Statement: The percentage of national income shared by the top 10 percent of households in India is 35.
Conclusions: I. When the economy grows fast, concentration of wealth in certain pockets of population
takes place.
II. The national income is unevenly distributed in India.

4. Statement: The Cabinet of State X took certain steps to tackle the milk glut in the state as the cooperatives
and government dairies failed to use the available milk. — A news report.
Conclusions: I. The milk production of State X is more than its need.
II. The Government and co-operative dairies in State X are not equipped in terms of technology and
resources to handle such excess milk.

5. Statement: The manager insulted Sachin in the presence of his colleagues.

Conclusions: I. The manager didn't like Sachin.
II. Sachin was not popular with his colleagues.

6. Statement: In a recent survey report, it has been stated that those who undertake physical exercise for at
least half an hour a day are less prone to have any heart ailments.
Conclusions: I. Moderate level of physical exercise is necessary for leading a healthy life.
II. All people who do desk-bound jobs definitely suffer from heart ailments.

7. Statement: Only good singers are invited to the conference. No one without sweet voice is a good singer.
Conclusions: I. All the singers invited to the conference have a sweet voice.
II. Those singers who do not have sweet voice are not invited to the conference.

8. Statement: Recent trends also indicate that the number of child migrants in large cities is rising. These
children leave their families to join the rank of urban poor doing odd jobs in markets, workshops, hotels or in
service sectors.
Conclusions: I. Migration to big cities should be checked.
II. The plight of poor children should be thoroughly studied.

9. Statement: Irregularity is a cause for failure in exams. Some regular students fail in the examinations.
Conclusions: I. All failed students are regular.
II. All successful students are not regular.

10. Statement: Until our country achieves economic equality, democracy and political freedom would be
meaningless.
Conclusions: I. Political freedom and democracy go hand in hand.
II. Economic equality leads to democracy and real political freedom.
11. Statement: "The Government will review the present policy of the diesel price in view of further increase in
the international oil prices". - A spokesman of the Government.
Conclusions: I. The Government will increase the diesel price after the imminent spurt in the international
oil prices.
II. The Government will not increase the diesel price even after the imminent spurt in the international oil
prices.

12. Statement: If all the players play to their full potential, we will win the match. We have won the match.
Conclusions: I. All the players played to their full potential.
II. Some players did not play to their full potential.

13. Statement: Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it after every six months.
Conclusions: I. Fashion designers do not understand the public mind well.
II. The public is highly susceptible to novelty.

14. Statement: Money plays a crucial role in politics.

Conclusions: I. The poor can never become politicians.
II. All the rich men take part in politics.

15. Statement: Any 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.

16. Statement: It has been decided by the Government to withdraw 33% of the subsidy on cooking gas from
the beginning of next month. — A spokesman of the Government.
Conclusions: I. People now no more desire or need such subsidy from Government as they can afford
increased price of the cooking gas.
II. The price of the cooking gas will rise at least by 33% from the next month.

17. Statement: A Corporate General Manager asked 4 managers to either face termination orders from service
or submit their resignations by the next day. 3 of them had submitted their resignations by that evening.
Conclusions: I. The next day, the remaining manager will also resign.
II. The General manager would terminate his services the next day.

18. Statement: The serious accident in which a person was run down by a car yesterday had again focused
attention on the unsatisfactory state of roads.
Conclusions: I. The accident that occurred was fatal.
II. Several accidents have taken place because of the unsatisfactory state of roads.

19. Statement: Parents are ready to pay any price for an elite education to their children.
Conclusions: I. These days, all parents are very well off.
II. Parents have an obsessive passion for a perfect development of their children through good schooling.

20. Statement: America's defence secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan.
Conclusions: I. Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms.
II. It would ensure peace in the region.

21. Statement: The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.
Conclusions: I. Your life will be dull if you don't face any problem
II. To escape from problems, you should always have some solutions with you.

22. Statement: A neurotic is a non-stupid person who behaves stupidly.

Conclusions: I. Neuroticism and stupidity go hand in hand.
II. Normal persons behave intelligently.

23. Statement: Vegetable prices are rising in the market.

Conclusions: I. Vegetables are becoming a rare commodity
II. People cannot eat vegetables.

24. Statement: A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

Conclusions: I. We should be content with what we have.
II. We should not crave for what is not.
 25. Statement: The 'Official Secrets Act' (OSA) enacted by the Y government during the war seems to be one
of the major sources 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 Y government had an intention of encouraging corruption in the government offices.

Q. 26 Statement: The population of City A is growing at a rate of 10% annually.

Conclusions: I. City A will face housing shortages in the future.
II. City A has a large population growth rate compared to other cities.

Q. 27 Statement: The school announced the commencement of a new academic session starting in June.
Conclusions: I. The school is closed in May.
II. Students are admitted to the school before June.

Q. 28 Statement: The government has launched an initiative to plant 10 million trees across the country.
Conclusions: I. The government is concerned about the environment.
II. The initiative will completely solve the issue of deforestation.

Q. 29 Statement: Online shopping platforms are offering huge discounts during the festive season.
Conclusions: I. Online shopping platforms attract more customers during festive seasons.
II. People prefer online shopping over physical shopping during festive times.

Q. 30 Statement: A farmer irrigates his crops once every three days.

Conclusions: I. The farmer’s crops require frequent watering.
II. The farmer owns irrigation equipment.

Q. 31 Statement: The state government reduced taxes on electric vehicles (EVs).

Conclusions: I. The government wants to promote EV adoption.
II. The cost of EVs will be reduced in the state.

Q. 32. Statement: The company increased the salaries of its employees by 20%.
Conclusions: I. The company is performing well financially.
II. The employees are happy with the salary hike.

Q. 33. Statement: A majority of students in the college opted for computer science as their major.
Conclusions: I. Computer science is a popular field among students.
II. The college offers quality education in computer science.

Q. 34. Statement: More than 70% of the vehicles in the city run on petrol.
Conclusions: I. Diesel vehicles are less popular in the city.
II. The city has fewer electric vehicles.

Q 35. Statement: Gold prices are rising each day in the market
Conclusion I: Nobody wears gold nowadays
Conclusion II: It has become tougher to locate gold shops in the market

Q 36. Statement: Agrima took part in a State-level singing competition and won it.
Conclusion I: Agrima is the best singer in the country
Conclusion II: Agrima is also a good dancer

Q 37. Statement: Kids nowadays have become extremely tech-savvy and a report suggests that almost all kids
between the ages of 5 to 8 years spend 6 to 7 hours each day watching TV, mobiles or tablets. This has resulted in
eye-sight issues among young children.
Conclusion I: Kids can be kept busy while they are using such devices
Conclusion II: Using too much of these devices can be harmful to children

Q 38. Statement: Going for walks in the morning and evenings can act as an exercise for old people.
Conclusion I: Going for morning walks will help the old and aged people to stay fit
Conclusion II: The youth must not go for walks in the morning and evening

Q 39. Statement: To encourage students to become more active, healthy and fit, the school took up an initiative to
have one class dedicated to sports every day. This will also increase the interest of candidates in sports
Conclusion I: The step has been taken keeping in mind the physical and mental health of the students
Conclusion II: The school is looking for suitable students to compete in the inter-school Cricket competition
Q 40. Statement: The demand for modern art and paintings has increased in the market. People are looking for
unique paintings and art pieces to enhance the interiors of their house and offices.
Conclusion I: Presentation and ambience are very important as they create the first impression
Conclusion II: The liking of people in terms of art is modernising

Q 41. Statement: A Privately run company has declared salary deduction of all its employees by 20 per cent
because it has been facing loses over 3 months now.
Conclusion I: Employees are free to resign from their jobs
Conclusion II: The company will not deduct the salary of high scale Managers

Q 42. Statement: If a candidate is looking forward to applying for any of the competitive exams conducted in the
country, there are certain eligibility criteria which they need to follow.
Conclusion I: If someone fulfils all the eligibility criteria, he/she can apply for the exam
Conclusion II: Anyone who has qualified class 12th is eligible to appear for competitive exams

Q 43. Statement: In a singing concert, singers from different states of India were invited to perform. The tickets for
this concert can be bought online only and there are only limited seats available.
Conclusion I: Some seats at the concert are reserved for the singers
Conclusion II: People can reach the concert venue and buy tickets for themselves

Q 44. Statement: More than 20 students have been shortlisted from College X to be a part of the Inter-College
Sports fest in College Y. The number of girls and boys selected are exactly the same. Each student is good at one
sport
Conclusion I: 10 girls are going to be a part of the Sports fest from College X
Conclusion II: Equal opportunities are provided to both girls and boys in College X

Q 45. Statement: Two farmers, Raju and Manu, have land right next to each other. They have been working on
their lands for a year and both of them grow the same crop. Both spend equal amount of time, use the same
pesticides and are equally hardworking. During the harvest season, Raju’s land had better cultivation, in
comparison to Manu’s land.
Conclusion I: The quality of pesticides used by Manu was not good
Conclusion II: Rain ruined Manu’s crop

Q 46. Statement: Company A has decided to take over Company B by the end of this year.
Conclusion I: Company A shall benefit by taking over Company B
Conclusion II: Company A is more successful than Company B

Q 47. Statement: Coronavirus pandemic affected the world massively. People lost their jobs, near and dear ones
and a lot of economic loss have been faced by all countries across the Globe.
Conclusion I: Coronavirus has affected almost all countries in the world
Conclusion II: There has been a lot of loss because of the pandemic

Q 48. Statement: Six friends, Harshita, Anamika, Megha, Aprajita, Kalpana and Ritu plan for a social service drive
to help an NGO. They are supported by a few of their relatives and colleagues. They raise Rs.35,000 for helping
the NGO.
Conclusion I: The six women are social workers
Conclusion II: The six women occasionally like working for social issues

Q 49. Statement: A shopping mall announces a sale on all big garment brands. The sale will last for 3 days and
every product in the store will be up for sale. Customers with membership cards can avail an extra discount of 10
per cent
Conclusion I: The sale is open for everyone and not just for the customers with membership card
Conclusion II: The sale will also be on home furnishing products