1.Statement
A degree in law is one of the most wanted degrees by youth in India.
Conclusions
I. A degree in law guarantees a good profession.
II. A degree in law is the first choice for youth in India.
a) If only conclusion I follows.
b) If only conclusion II follows
c) If conclusions I and II both follow.
d) If neither I nor II follows.
Explanation: The first conclusion is not necessarily true. Similarly we cannot comment definitely about the first choice of youth. Hence, option (d) is correct as neither conclusion follows.
2. Statement
Protinex is beneficial for a muscular body.
Conclusions
I. All athletes take Protinex.
II. We should take Protinex for muscular body.
a)If only conclusion I follows.
b) If only conclusion II follows
c) If conclusions I and II both follow.
d) If neither I nor II follows.
Explanation: The second conclusion is what is hinted at by the statement. Hence, option (b) is correct.
3. Statement
Most students of the LU BMS program are bright.
Conclusions
I. Many companies visit the LU BMS program for campus placements.
II. Some of the students of LU BMS are not bright.
a) If only conclusion I follows.
b) If only conclusion II follows
c) If conclusions I and II both follow.
d) If neither I nor II follows.
Explanation: Conclusion II follows. Hence, option (b) is correct.
4. Statement
India is the largest exporter of Lichi.
Conclusions
I. India only exports Lichi.
II. China and Japan are the most important customers of Lichi from India.
a) If only conclusion I follows.
b) If only conclusion II follows
c) If conclusions I and II both follow.
d) If neither I nor II follows.
Explanation: Neither conclusion can be drawn from the statement. Hence, option (d) is correct.
5. Statement
SRK is a famous filmstar. SRK earns handsome amounts every year through
advertisements of products he endorses.
Conclusions
I. All famous filmstars earn handsome amount through advertisements.
II. SRK, being famous, endorses only famous brands.
a) If only conclusion I follows.
b) If only conclusion II follows
c) If conclusions I and II both follow.
d) If neither I nor II follows.
Explanation: Neither conclusion can be drawn from the statement. Hence, option (d) is correct.
6. Statement
Reputed management institutes focus on both quality and advertisement.
Conclusions
I. There are only two important factors for a reputed management institute:
quality and advertising.
II. Small management institutes focus on only one of quality and advertising.
a) If only conclusion I follows.
b) If only conclusion II follows
c) If conclusions I and II both follow.
d) If neither I nor II follows.
Explanation: We cannot say that there are only 2 important factors for reputes management institutes as there could be more factors present too. Similarly, we cannot draw any conclusion about small management institutes. Thus, neither conclusion can be drawn from the statement. Hence, option (d) is correct.
7. Statement
The Australian Cricket team scored 300 runs out of which Andrew Symonds
scored 151 runs.
Conclusions
I. Andrew Symonds was the highest run scorer of the match.
II. Symonds scored 66 runs in singles only.
a) If only conclusion I follows.
b) If only conclusion II follows
c) If conclusions I and II both follow.
d) If neither I nor II follows.
Explanation: Neither conclusion can be drawn. Hence, option (d) is correct.
8. Statement
Due to the onset of monsoon there is a sharp hike in the price of alphonso
mangoes.
Conclusions
I. Alphonso mangoes are in demand at any price.
II. The onset of monsoons affects the market for alphonso mangoes.
a) If only conclusion I follows.
b) If only conclusion II follows
c) If conclusions I and II both follow.
d) If neither I nor II follows.
Explanation: Conclusion I is irrelevant to the argument while conclusion II follows. Hence, option (b) is correct
9. Statement
What is an RDX explosive? From the outside it looks like a simple harmless
object, but its real contents are so deadly that they are sufficient to blast off an
entire compartment of a train or even a plane.
Conclusions
I. The RDX explosive can cause massive destruction by killing a number of
persons with a single explosion.
II. The RDX explosive is only used to blast planes/trains as it is difficult to
recognise in such settings.
a) If only conclusion I follows.
b) If only conclusion II follows
c) If conclusions I and II both follow.
d) If neither I nor II follows.
Explanation: Only the first conclusion can be drawn. It is clear from the statement that the RDX explosivecan cause massive destruction and can kill a number of persons with one explosion. The second conclusion cannot be drawn since we have no indication to conclude that RDX is usedonly to blast planes or trains. Hence, option (a) is correct
10. Statement
Don’t park here. If you violate this no-parking sign, a penalty of Rs 5000 will
be charged.
Conclusions
I. The same penalty is charged for every wrong parking offence.
II. This warning is written outside all non-parking zones.
a) If only conclusion I follows.
b) If only conclusion II follows
c) If conclusions I and II both follow.
d) If neither I nor II follows.
Explanation: Neither conclusion is valid. Hence, option (d) is correct.