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MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 1

Direction: 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: 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:

  1. 80% of the team consists of spinners.
  2. The opening batsmen were spinners.

Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 1

According to the statement, 80% of the total runs were made by spinners. So, I does not follow. Nothing about the opening batsmen is mentioned in the statement. So, II also does not follow.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 2

Direction: 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.

Conclusions:

  1. Government should appoint Directors of the financial institutes taking into consideration the expertise of the person in the area of finance.
  2. The Director of the financial institute should have expertise commensurate with the financial work carried out by the institute.

Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 2

According to the statement, Government has spoiled financial institutions by appointing bureaucrats as Directors. This means that only those persons should be appointed as Directors who are experts in finance and are acquainted with the financial work of the institute. So, both I and II follow.

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MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 3

Direction: 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: 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:

  1. Method of increasing the readership of newspapers should be devised.
  2. A team of experts should be sent to other countries to study the impact of TV. on the readership of newspapers.

Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 3

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.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 4

Direction: 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 Government run company had asked its employees to declare their income and assets but it has been strongly resisted by employees union and no employee is going to declare his income.

Conclusions:

  1. The employees of this company do not seem to have any additional undisclosed income besides their salary.
  2. The employees union wants all senior officers to declare their income first.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 4

Nothing about the details of the employees' income or the cause of their refusal to declare their income and assets, can be deduced from the given statement. So, neither I nor II follows.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 5

Direction: 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 T.V. programmes, 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:

  1. Women are not interested in other things.
  2. An average woman's primary interest lies in home and specially in the kitchen.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 5

Clearly, nothing 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.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 6

Direction: 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 manager humiliated Sachin in the presence of his colleagues.

Conclusions:

  1. The manager did not like Sachin.
  2. Sachin was not popular with his colleagues.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 6

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.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 7

Direction: 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: Nation X faced growing international opposition for its decision to explode eight nuclear weapons at its test site.

Conclusions:

  1. The citizens of the nation favoured the decision.
  2. Some powerful countries do not want other nations to become as powerful as they are.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 7

Neither the citizens response to the decision nor the reason for opposition by other nations can be deduced from the statement. So, neither I nor II follows.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 8

Direction: 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: National Aluminium Company has moved India from a position of shortage to self-sufficiency in the metal.

Conclusions:

  1. Previously, India had to import aluminium.
  2. With this speed, it can soon become a foreign exchange earner.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 8

According to the statement, National Aluminium Company has moved India from a position of shortage in the past to self-sufficiency in the present. This means that previously, India had to import aluminium. So, I follows. Also, it can be deduced that if production increases at the same rate, India can export it in future. So, II also follows.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 9

Direction: 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: Use "Kraft" colours. They add colour to our life. - An advertisement.

Conclusions:

  1. Catchy slogans do not attract people.
  2. People like dark colours.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 9

The slogan given in the statement is definitely a catchy one which indicates that catchy slogans do attract people. So, I does not follow. Nothing about people's preference for colours can be deduced from the statement. Thus, II also does not follow.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 10

Direction: 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: Modern man influences his destiny by the choice he makes unlike in the past.

Conclusions:

  1. Earlier there were fewer options available to man.
  2. There was no desire in the past to influence the destiny.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 10

Clearly, I directly follows from the statement while II cannot be deduced from it.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 11

Direction: 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:

  1. It is easier said than done.
  2. People have double standards.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 11

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.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 12

Direction: 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:

  1. One should not invest in securities.
  2. The investment advisor calculates the market risk with certainty.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 12

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.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 13

Direction: 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: Vegetable prices are soaring in the market.

Conclusions:

  1. Vegetables are becoming a rare commodity.
  2. People cannot eat vegetables.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 13

The availability of vegetables is not mentioned in the given statement. So, I does not follow Also, II is not directly related to the statement and so it also does not follow.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 14

Direction: 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: 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:

  1. Moderate level of physical exercise is necessary for leading a healthy life.
  2. All people who do desk-bound jobs definitely suffer from heart ailments.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 14

The statement mentions that chances of heart ailments are greatly reduced by a regular half-hour exercise. So, I follows. However, it talks of only reducing the probability which does not mean that persons involved in sedentary jobs shall definitely suffer from heart ailments. So, II does not follow.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 15

Direction: 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: This world is neither good nor evil; each man manufactures a world for himself.

Conclusions:

  1. Some people find this world quite good.
  2. Some people find this world quite bad.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 15

The statement mentions that the world for a man is as he makes it himself. So, some people might find it good and some quite bad. Thus, both I and II follow.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 16

Direction: 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:

  1. Such student should be removed from the school.
  2. Stricter discipline does not improve behaviour of the students.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 16

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

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 17

Direction: 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:

  1. All invited singers in the conference have sweet voice.
  2. Those singers who do not have sweet voice are not invited in the conference.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 17

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.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 18

Direction: 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:

  1. Those who are called for the written test are those who fulfil eligibility criteria and have submitted their applications before last date.
  2. Written test will be held only after scrutiny of applications.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 18

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.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 19

Direction: 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: No country is absolutely self-dependent these days.

Conclusions:

  1. It is impossible to grow and produce all that a country needs.
  2. Countrymen in general have become lazy.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 19

Clearly, only I provides a suitable explanation to the given statement. So, only I follows.

MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 20

Direction: 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: Players who break various records in a fair way get special prizes. Player X broke the world record but was found to be under the influence of a prohibited drug.

Conclusions:

  1. X will get the special prize.
  2. X will not get the special prize.
Detailed Solution for MCQ Test: Conclusion and Argument - 1 - Question 20

Clearly, X will not get the special prize because although he broke the world record, he was found to use unfair means. So, II follows while I does not.

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