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:
Statements: The average number of persons per household is 5 in urban areas whereas it is 7 in rural areas. The national average is 6.
Conclusions:
1. The population per unit area in the rural areas is higher than in the urban areas.
2. More persons live in the same household in the rural areas as compared to those in the urban areas.
Answer: B
The population per household and not the population per unit area is being talked about in the statement. So, only II follows while I does not.
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Statements: The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.
Conclusions:
1. Your life will be dull if you don't face a problem.
2. To escape from problems, you should always have some solutions with you
Answer: D
Clearly, both I and II do not follow from the given statement.
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Statements: The commissioner of police has appealed people not to put up banners which obstruct pedestrian or motor traffic.
Conclusions:
1. Some of the people may respond and will not put up such banners.
2. Policemen will have to keep a watchful eye on the new banners which are being put up on the roads.
Answer: A
Clearly, the appeal has been made keeping in mind the fact that it would create awareness and have some effect. So, - I follows. However, the statement talks of a general appeal and not stringent directions. So, II does not follow.
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Statements: A man must be wise to be a good wrangler. Good wranglers are talkative and boring.
Conclusions:
1. All the wise persons are boring.
2. All the wise persons are good wranglers
Answer: D
According to the statement, good wranglers are wise men. But it doesn't mean that all wise men are good wranglers. So, neither I nor II follows.
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Statements: "The Government will review the present policy of the diesel price in view of further spurt in the international oil prices". - A spokesman of the Government.
Conclusions:
1. The Government will increase the price of the diesel after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
2. The Government will not increase the price of the diesel even after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
Answer: C
The Government seeks to review the policy so as to determine whether the diesel price needs to be increased or it can be kept stable by adjusting certain other factors. So, either decision may be taken. Thus, either I or II follows.
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Statements: The Government of country X has recently announced several concessions and offered attractive package tours for foreign visitors.
Conclusions:
1. Now, more number of foreign tourists will visit the country.
2. The Government of country X seems to be serious in attracting tourists
Answer: E
Clearly, the government has taken the step to attract more tourists. So, both I and II follow.
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Statements: America's defence secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan.
Conclusions:
1. Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms.
2. It would ensure peace in the region
Answer: D
Pakistan's ability to manufacture arms is not being talked about in the statement. So, I does not follow. The fact in II cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, II also does not follow.
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Statements: Fortune favours the brave.
Conclusions:
1. Risks are necessary for success.
2. Cowards die many times before their death
Answer: A
According to the statement, only those who tackle situations bravely achieve success. So, I follows. However, II is vague with regard to the given statement and so does not follow.
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Statements: Irregularity is a cause for failure in exams. Some regular students fail in the examinations.
Conclusions:
1. All failed students are regular.
2. All successful students are not regular.
Answer: D
The given statement clearly implies that all irregular and some regular students fail in the examinations. This, in turn, means that all successful students are regular but not all regular students are successful. So, neither I nor II follows.
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Statements: A neurotic is a non-stupid person who behaves stupidly.
Conclusions:
1. Neuroticism and stupidity go hand in hand.
2. Normal persons behave intelligently.
Answer: A
It is mentioned in the statement that a neurotic is a person who behaves stupidly. So, I follows. The behaviour of normal persons cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, II does not follow.
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