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.
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Statements: Adversity makes a man wise.
Conclusions:
1. The poor are wise.
2. Man learns from bitter experience.
Answer: B
The statement talks of 'adversity' in general and not lack of money'. So, I does not follow. II correctly explains the statement and hence it follows.
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Statements: The interview panel may select a candidate who neither possesses the desired qualifications nor the values and attributes.
Conclusions:
1. The inclusion of specialists on the interview panel does not guarantee that the selection will be proper.
2. The interview test has certain limitations in the matter of selection of candidates.
Answer: E
Clearly, both I and II correctly explain the given statement. So, both follow.
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Statements: The President of XYZ Party indicated that 25 independent Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) are seriously considering various options of joining some political party. But in any case all of them collectively will join one party only.
Conclusions:
1. The 25 independent MLAs will join XYZ party in a short period of time.
2. The 25 independent MLAs will join some other political party in a short period of time.
Answer: C
The statement asserts that 25 independent M.L.A.s shall join one party only. Thus, they may join XYZ or any other party. So, either I or II follows.
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Statements: I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.
Conclusions:
1. Writer's knowledge is very poor.
2. The world of knowledge is too vast to be explored by a single person
Answer: B
The statement is a symbolic one and only II correctly explains it.
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Statements: Company X has a record of manufacturing cameras of quality and the latest design so that you do not spoil even a single shot irrespective of the weather conditions.
Conclusions:
1. No other company except X is reputed in the camera industry.
2. Anyone can take an acceptable shot with camera X.
Answer: B
Clearly, the statement talks of Company X only and no other company. So, I does not follow. Also, it is mentioned that one can take a good shot even in bad weather conditions with a camera of Company X. So, II follows.
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Statements: India's economy is depending mainly on forests.
Conclusions:
1. Trees should be preserved to improve Indian economy.
2. India wants only maintenance of forests to improve economic conditions.
Answer: A
It is mentioned in the statement that India's economy depends mainly on forests. This means that forests should be preserved. So, I follows. But, that only preservation of forests can improve the economy, cannot be said. So, II does not follow.
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