1. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
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.
a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Both I and II follow
Explanation: 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.
2. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
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.
a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: 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.
3. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
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.
a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: 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.
4. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
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
a)Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: 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.
5.Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : Vegetable prices are soaring in the market.
Conclusions :
I. Vegetables are becoming a rare commodity.
II. People cannot eat vegetables.
a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: 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.
6. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : Recent trends also indicate that the number of child migrants in large cities is increasing. These children leave their families to join the ranks of urban poor doing odd jobs in markets, workshops, hotels or in service sectors.
Conclusions :
I. Migration to big cities should be checked.
II. The plight of poor children should be thoroughly studied.
a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: The statement mentions the problem of increased migration of children to cities. But the ways to deal with the problem cannot be deduced from it. So, neither I nor II follows.
7. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : No country is absolutely self-dependent these days.
Conclusions :
I. It is impossible to grow and produce all that a country needs.
II. Countrymen in general have become lazy.
a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: Clearly, only I provides a suitable explanation to the given statement. So, only I follows.
8. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : The percentage of the national income shared by the top 10 per cent of households in India is 35.
Conclusions :
I. When an economy grows fast, concentration of wealth in certain pockets of population takes place.
II. The national income is unevenly distributed in India.
a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: Nothing about the growth of economy is mentioned in the statement. So, I does not follow. Also, it is given that 35 per cent of national income is shared by 10 per cent of households. This indicates unequal distribution. So, II follows.
9. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
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 :
I. X will get the special prize.
II. X will not get the special prize.
a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: 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.
10. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statements : Company X has marketed the product. Go ahead; purchase it if price and quality are your considerations.
Conclusions :
I. The product must be good in quality.
II. The price of the product must be reasonable.
a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Both I and II follow
Explanation: It is mentioned in the statement that one who considers price and quality before buying a product should buy the product of company X. So, both I and II follow.