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Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 1

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.

Statements: 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.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 1

The statement clearly implies that it is easier to say than to do something and what people say is different from what they do. So, both I and II follow.

Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 2

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.

Statements: The national norm is 100 beds per thousand populations but in this state, 150 beds per thousand are available in the hospitals.

Conclusions:
I. Our national norm is appropriate.
II. The state's health system is taking adequate care in this regard.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 2

Whether the national norm is appropriate or not cannot be said. So, I does not follow. However, more number of beds per thousand population are available in the state. So, II follows.

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Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 3

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.

Statements: Our securities investments carry market risk. Consult your investment advisor or agent before investing.

Conclusions:
I. One should not invest in securities.
II. The investment advisor calculates the market risk with certainty.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 3

Investment in securities involves risk. This does not mean that one should not invest in securities. So, I does not follow. Since the statement advises one to consult investment advisor before investing, so II follows.

Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 4

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.

Statements: Money plays a vital role in politics.

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

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 4

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.

Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 5

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.

Statements: The serious accident in which a person was run down by a car yesterday had again focused attention on the most unsatisfactory state of roads.

Conclusions:
I. The accident that occurred was fatal.
II. Several accidents have so far taken place because of unsatisfactory state of roads.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 5

Since the accident has caused concern, it must be fatal. So, I follows. The use of the word 'again' in the statement justifies the fact mentioned in II. So, II also follows.

Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 6

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.

Statements: 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.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 6

Both the given conclusions clearly bring out the central theme of the proverb given in the statement. So, both I and II follow.

Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 7

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.

Statements: The eligibility for admission to the course is minimum second class Master's degree. However, the candidates who have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree can also apply.

Conclusions:
I. All candidates who have yet to get their Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
II. All candidates having obtained second class Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 7

The statement mentions that the candidates who have obtained second class Master's degree or have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree, can apply for admission. This implies that both types of candidates may be selected on certain grounds. Thus, some candidates of each type and not all candidates of any one type, may be selected. So, neither I nor II follows.

Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 8

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.

Statements: Any student who does not behave properly while in the school brings bad name to himself and also for the school.

Conclusions:
I. Such student should be removed from the school.
II. Stricter discipline does not improve behaviour of the students.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 8

Clearly, I cannot be deduced from the statement. Also, nothing about discipline is mentioned in the statement. So, neither I nor II follows.

Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 9

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.

Statements: Only good singers are invited in the conference. No one without sweet voice is a good singer.

Conclusions:
I. All invited singers in the conference have sweet voice.
II. Those singers who do not have sweet voice are not invited in the conference.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 9

The statement asserts that a good singer always has a sweet voice and only good singers are invited in the conference. This implies that all those invited in the conference have sweet voice and those who do not have sweet voice are not invited. So, both I and II follow.

Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 10

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.

Statements: Applications of applicants who do no fulfil eligibility criteria and/or who do not submit applications before last date will be summarily rejected and will not be called for the written test.

Conclusions:
I. Those who are called for the written test are those who fulfil eligibility criteria and have submitted their applications before last date.
II. Written test will be held only after scrutiny of applications.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement and Conclusions - 1 - Question 10

The statement clearly mentions that fulfilling the eligibility criteria and submitting the application before the stipulated date are both essential to avoid rejection. So, I follows. Also, since it is given that the candidates whose applications are rejected shall not be called for written test, so II also follows.

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