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In this 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.Q. In a one day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.
Conclusions:
I. 80% of the team consists of spinners.
II. The opening batsmen were spinners.- a)Only conclusion I follows
- b)Only conclusion II follows
- c)Either I or II follows
- d)Neither I nor II follows
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In this 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.
Q. In a one day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.
Conclusions:
I. 80% of the team consists of spinners.
II. The opening batsmen were spinners.
Conclusions:
I. 80% of the team consists of spinners.
II. The opening batsmen were spinners.
a)
Only conclusion I follows
b)
Only conclusion II follows
c)
Either I or II follows
d)
Neither I nor II follows
 | Mira Bajaj answered |
Statement: In a one day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.
Conclusion I: 80% of the team consists of spinners.
Conclusion II: The opening batsmen were spinners.
Explanation:
Conclusion I:
- The statement does not provide any information about the percentage of spinners in the team.
- We cannot assume that the entire team consists of spinners just because they made 160 runs.
- Therefore, Conclusion I does not logically follow from the given statement.
Conclusion II:
- The statement does not provide any information about the identity of the opening batsmen.
- We cannot assume that the opening batsmen were spinners just because 160 runs were made by spinners.
- Therefore, Conclusion II does not logically follow from the given statement.
Conclusion:
- Neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion II follows logically from the given statement.
- Therefore, the correct answer is option D, neither I nor II follows.
Conclusion I: 80% of the team consists of spinners.
Conclusion II: The opening batsmen were spinners.
Explanation:
Conclusion I:
- The statement does not provide any information about the percentage of spinners in the team.
- We cannot assume that the entire team consists of spinners just because they made 160 runs.
- Therefore, Conclusion I does not logically follow from the given statement.
Conclusion II:
- The statement does not provide any information about the identity of the opening batsmen.
- We cannot assume that the opening batsmen were spinners just because 160 runs were made by spinners.
- Therefore, Conclusion II does not logically follow from the given statement.
Conclusion:
- Neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion II follows logically from the given statement.
- Therefore, the correct answer is option D, neither I nor II follows.
In this 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.Q. Population incr ease coupled with depletin g resources is going to be the scenario of many developing countries in days to come.
Conclusions:
I. The population of developing countries will not continue to increase in future.
II. It will be very difficult for the governments of developing countries to provide its people decent quality of life- a)Only conclusion I follows
- b)Only conclusion II follows
- c)Either I or II follows
- d)Neither I nor II follows
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In this 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.
Q. Population incr ease coupled with depletin g resources is going to be the scenario of many developing countries in days to come.
Conclusions:
I. The population of developing countries will not continue to increase in future.
II. It will be very difficult for the governments of developing countries to provide its people decent quality of life
Conclusions:
I. The population of developing countries will not continue to increase in future.
II. It will be very difficult for the governments of developing countries to provide its people decent quality of life
a)
Only conclusion I follows
b)
Only conclusion II follows
c)
Either I or II follows
d)
Neither I nor II follows
 | Lakshmi Rane answered |
Statement: Population increase coupled with depleting resources is going to be the scenario of many developing countries in days to come.
Conclusion I: The population of developing countries will not continue to increase in the future.
Conclusion II: It will be very difficult for the governments of developing countries to provide its people a decent quality of life.
Explanation:
To evaluate the given conclusions, let's analyze the statement provided.
Population Increase Coupled with Depleting Resources: The statement mentions that the population of developing countries is going to increase while the resources are depleting. This implies that there will be a mismatch between the growing population and the availability of resources.
Conclusion I: The population of developing countries will not continue to increase in the future.
This conclusion cannot be logically deduced from the given statement. The statement only states that population increase and depleting resources will be the scenario in developing countries. It does not specify any factors that would lead to a decrease in population. Therefore, conclusion I does not logically follow.
Conclusion II: It will be very difficult for the governments of developing countries to provide its people a decent quality of life.
This conclusion logically follows from the given statement. When the population of a country increases while the resources are depleting, it becomes challenging for the government to provide a decent quality of life to its people. The limited resources will be stretched thin, making it difficult to meet the needs and aspirations of the growing population. Therefore, conclusion II logically follows.
Conclusion:
Based on the given statement, only conclusion II logically follows. It is reasonable to conclude that the governments of developing countries will face difficulties in providing a decent quality of life to their people due to the population increase and depleting resources.
Conclusion I: The population of developing countries will not continue to increase in the future.
Conclusion II: It will be very difficult for the governments of developing countries to provide its people a decent quality of life.
Explanation:
To evaluate the given conclusions, let's analyze the statement provided.
Population Increase Coupled with Depleting Resources: The statement mentions that the population of developing countries is going to increase while the resources are depleting. This implies that there will be a mismatch between the growing population and the availability of resources.
Conclusion I: The population of developing countries will not continue to increase in the future.
This conclusion cannot be logically deduced from the given statement. The statement only states that population increase and depleting resources will be the scenario in developing countries. It does not specify any factors that would lead to a decrease in population. Therefore, conclusion I does not logically follow.
Conclusion II: It will be very difficult for the governments of developing countries to provide its people a decent quality of life.
This conclusion logically follows from the given statement. When the population of a country increases while the resources are depleting, it becomes challenging for the government to provide a decent quality of life to its people. The limited resources will be stretched thin, making it difficult to meet the needs and aspirations of the growing population. Therefore, conclusion II logically follows.
Conclusion:
Based on the given statement, only conclusion II logically follows. It is reasonable to conclude that the governments of developing countries will face difficulties in providing a decent quality of life to their people due to the population increase and depleting resources.
In this 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.Q. The old order changed yielding place to new.
Conclusions:
I. Change is the law of nature.
II. Discard old ideas because they are old.- a)Only conclusion I follows
- b)Only conclusion II follows
- c)Either I or II follows
- d)Neither I nor II follows
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In this 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.
Q. The old order changed yielding place to new.
Conclusions:
I. Change is the law of nature.
II. Discard old ideas because they are old.
Conclusions:
I. Change is the law of nature.
II. Discard old ideas because they are old.
a)
Only conclusion I follows
b)
Only conclusion II follows
c)
Either I or II follows
d)
Neither I nor II follows
 | Athira Rane answered |
Statement: The old order changed yielding place to new.
To determine whether Conclusion I logically follows from the statement, we need to examine the relationship between the statement and the conclusion. The statement mentions that the old order has changed, implying that change is an inherent part of the natural process. This suggests that change is not only a possibility but also a regular occurrence in nature. Therefore, we can conclude that change is indeed the law of nature.
To assess the logical validity of Conclusion II, we need to analyze the connection between the statement and the conclusion. The statement simply states that the old order has changed, but it does not explicitly state that old ideas should be discarded solely because they are old. The statement does not provide any information about the value or relevance of old ideas. Therefore, we cannot logically conclude that old ideas should be discarded based solely on the given statement.
Based on the analysis, only Conclusion I logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A' - Only conclusion I follows.
Conclusion I: Change is the law of nature.
To determine whether Conclusion I logically follows from the statement, we need to examine the relationship between the statement and the conclusion. The statement mentions that the old order has changed, implying that change is an inherent part of the natural process. This suggests that change is not only a possibility but also a regular occurrence in nature. Therefore, we can conclude that change is indeed the law of nature.
Conclusion II: Discard old ideas because they are old.
To assess the logical validity of Conclusion II, we need to analyze the connection between the statement and the conclusion. The statement simply states that the old order has changed, but it does not explicitly state that old ideas should be discarded solely because they are old. The statement does not provide any information about the value or relevance of old ideas. Therefore, we cannot logically conclude that old ideas should be discarded based solely on the given statement.
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis, only Conclusion I logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A' - Only conclusion I follows.
In this 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.Q. The T.V. progr ammes, telecast specially for women are packed with a variety of recipes and household hints. A major portion of magazines for women also contains the items mentioned above.
Conclusions:
I. Women are not interested in other things.
II. An average woman's primary interest lies in home and specially in the kitchen.- a)Only conclusion I follows
- b)Only conclusion II follows
- c)Either I or II follows
- d)Neither I nor II follows
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In this 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.
Q. The T.V. progr ammes, telecast specially for women are packed with a variety of recipes and household hints. A major portion of magazines for women also contains the items mentioned above.
Conclusions:
I. Women are not interested in other things.
II. An average woman's primary interest lies in home and specially in the kitchen.
Conclusions:
I. Women are not interested in other things.
II. An average woman's primary interest lies in home and specially in the kitchen.
a)
Only conclusion I follows
b)
Only conclusion II follows
c)
Either I or II follows
d)
Neither I nor II follows
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
Clear ly, n othing about 'other things' is mentioned in the statement. So, I does not follow, Also, since it is mentioned that programmes and magazines for women are stuffed with kitchen recipes and other household hints, it means that women have special interest in these areas. So, II follows.
In this 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.Q. Prime age school-going children in urban India have now become avid as well as more regular viewers of television, even in households without a TV. As a result there has been an alarming decline in the extent of readership of newspapers.
Conclusions:
I. Meth od of in cr easing the r eadership of newspapers should be devised.
II. A team of experts should be sent to other countries to study the impact of TV. on the readership of newspapers.- a)Only conclusion I follows
- b)Only conclusion II follows
- c)Either I or II follows
- d)Neither I nor II follows
- e)Both I and II follow
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In this 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.
Q. Prime age school-going children in urban India have now become avid as well as more regular viewers of television, even in households without a TV. As a result there has been an alarming decline in the extent of readership of newspapers.
Conclusions:
I. Meth od of in cr easing the r eadership of newspapers should be devised.
II. A team of experts should be sent to other countries to study the impact of TV. on the readership of newspapers.
Conclusions:
I. Meth od of in cr easing the r eadership of newspapers should be devised.
II. A team of experts should be sent to other countries to study the impact of TV. on the readership of newspapers.
a)
Only conclusion I follows
b)
Only conclusion II follows
c)
Either I or II follows
d)
Neither I nor II follows
e)
Both I and II follow
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
The statement concentrates on the increasing viewership of TV. and does not stress either on increasing the readership of newspapers or making studies regarding the same. So, neither I nor II follows.
In this 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.Q. The manager humiliated Sachin in the presence of his colleagues.
Conclusions:
I. The manager did not like Sachin.
II. Sachin was not popular with his colleagues.- a)Only conclusion I follows
- b)Only conclusion II follows
- c)Either I or II follows
- d)Neither I nor II follows
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In this 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.
Q. The manager humiliated Sachin in the presence of his colleagues.
Conclusions:
I. The manager did not like Sachin.
II. Sachin was not popular with his colleagues.
Conclusions:
I. The manager did not like Sachin.
II. Sachin was not popular with his colleagues.
a)
Only conclusion I follows
b)
Only conclusion II follows
c)
Either I or II follows
d)
Neither I nor II follows
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
The manager might have humiliated Sachin not because of his dislike but on account of certain negligence or mistake on his part.
So, I does not follow. Also, nothing about Sachin's rapport with his colleagues can be deduced from the statement. So, II also does not follow.
So, I does not follow. Also, nothing about Sachin's rapport with his colleagues can be deduced from the statement. So, II also does not follow.
In this 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.Q. Modern man influences his destiny by the choice he makes unlike in the past.
Conclusions:
I. Earlier there were fewer options available to man.
II. There was no desire in the past to influence the destiny.- a)Only conclusion I follows
- b)Only conclusion II follows
- c)Either I or II follows
- d)Neither I nor II follows
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In this 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.
Q. Modern man influences his destiny by the choice he makes unlike in the past.
Conclusions:
I. Earlier there were fewer options available to man.
II. There was no desire in the past to influence the destiny.
Conclusions:
I. Earlier there were fewer options available to man.
II. There was no desire in the past to influence the destiny.
a)
Only conclusion I follows
b)
Only conclusion II follows
c)
Either I or II follows
d)
Neither I nor II follows
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
Clearly, I directly follows from the statement while II cannot be deduced from it.
In this 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.Q. Money plays a vital role in politics.
Conclusions:
I. The poor can never become politicians.
II. All the rich men take part in politics.- a)Only conclusion I follows
- b)Only conclusion II follows
- c)Either I or II follows
- d)Neither I nor II follows
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In this 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.
Q. Money plays a vital role in politics.
Conclusions:
I. The poor can never become politicians.
II. All the rich men take part in politics.
Conclusions:
I. The poor can never become politicians.
II. All the rich men take part in politics.
a)
Only conclusion I follows
b)
Only conclusion II follows
c)
Either I or II follows
d)
Neither I nor II follows
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
Neither the poor nor the rich, but only the role of money in politics is being talked about in the statement. So, neither I nor II follows.
In this 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.Q. People who speak too much against dowry are those who had taken it themselves.
Conclusions:
I. It is easier said than done.
II. People have double standards.- a)Only conclusion I follows
- b)Only conclusion II follows
- c)Either I or II follows
- d)Both I and II follow
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In this 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.
Q. People who speak too much against dowry are those who had taken it themselves.
Conclusions:
I. It is easier said than done.
II. People have double standards.
Conclusions:
I. It is easier said than done.
II. People have double standards.
a)
Only conclusion I follows
b)
Only conclusion II follows
c)
Either I or II follows
d)
Both I and II follow
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
The statement clearly implies that it is easier to say than done and what people say is different from what they do. So, both I and II follow.
In this 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.Q. Jade plant has thick leaves and it requires little water.
Conclusions:
I. All plants with thick leaves require little water.
II. Jade plants may be grown in places where water is not in abundance.- a)Only conclusion I follows
- b)Only conclusion II follows
- c)Either I or II follows
- d)Neither I nor II follows
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In this 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.
Q. Jade plant has thick leaves and it requires little water.
Conclusions:
I. All plants with thick leaves require little water.
II. Jade plants may be grown in places where water is not in abundance.
Conclusions:
I. All plants with thick leaves require little water.
II. Jade plants may be grown in places where water is not in abundance.
a)
Only conclusion I follows
b)
Only conclusion II follows
c)
Either I or II follows
d)
Neither I nor II follows
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
The statement talks of jade plants only and not 'all plants with thick leaves'. So, I does not follow. Also, since jade plants require little water, so they can be grown in places where water is not in abundance. So, II follows.
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