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Logical Reasoning - Conclusions

Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30

1 )

Statement : Good voice is a natural gift but one has to keep practising to improve and excel well in the field of music.

Conclusions : I.Natural gifts need nurturing and care.

II.Even though your voice is not good, one can keep practising.

(a)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

2 )

Statement : Domestic demand has been increasing faster than the production of indigenous crude oil.
Conclusions : I. Crude oil must be imported.

II. Domestic demand should be reduced

(a)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

3 )

Statement : All the organised persons find time for rest.Sunita,in spite of her very busy schedule,finds time for rest.

Conclusions : I.Sunita is an organised person.

II.Sunita is an industrious person.

(a)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

4 )

Statement : The cabinet of State X took certain steps to tackle the milk glut in the state as the cooperatives and goverment dairies failed to use the available milk.-A news report.

Conclusions : I.The milk production of State X is more than its need.

II.The Goverment and co-operative dairies in State X are not equipped in terms of resources and technology to handle such excess milk.

(a)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

5 )

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

Conclusions : I.Some people find this world quite good.

II.Some people find this world quite bad.

(a)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

6 )

Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements(s).
Statement: To pass the examination, one must work hard.

(a)
Examination is related with hard work.
(b)
All those who work hard,pass.
(c)
Examination causes some anxiety and those who work hard overcome it.
(d)
Without hardwork, one does not pass.
(e)
Hard-working person is a satisfied person

7 )

Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements(s).
Statement: Ability is poor man's wealth.

(a)
A poor man is always able
(b)
A poor man has the ability to earn wealth .
(c)
A wealthy man is always able
(d)
A poor man can earn wealth if he has ability

8 )

Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements(s).
Statement:A factory worker has five children. No one else in the factory has five children

(a)
All workers in the factory have five children each
(b)
Everybody in the factory has children
(c)
Some of the factory workers have more than five children
(d)
Only one worker in the factory has exactly five children

9 )

Statement : Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.

Conclusions : I.Fashion designers do not understand the public mind very well.

II.The public by and large is highly susceptible to novelty.

(a)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

10 )

Statement : Fortune favours the brave.

Conclusions : I.Risks are necessary for success.

II.Cowards die many times before their death.

(a)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

11 )

Statement : A man must be wise to be a good wrangler. Good wranglers are talkative and boring.

Conclusions : I.All the wise persons are boring

II.All the wise persons are good wranglers.

(a)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

12 )

Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements(s).
Statement:

1.None but the rich can afford air travel.

2.Some of those who travel by air become sick.

3.Some of those who become sick require treatment.

(a)
All the rich persons travels by air
(b)
Those who travel by air become sick
(c)
All the rich person become sick
(d)
All those who travel by air are rich.

13 )

Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements(s).
Statement: All scientists working in America are talented.Some Indian scientists are working in America.

Conclusions:

1.None of Indian scientists is talented.

2.Some talented Indian scientists have migrated to America.

3.All talented scientists are Indians.

4.Some Indian Scientists are talented.

(a)
1 Only
(b)
2 Only
(c)
2 and 3
(d)
2 and 4

14 )

Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements(s).
Statement: Few shops on this road have neon lights, but they all have signboards.

Conclusions:1.Some Shops have either signboards or neon lights.

2.Some Shops have both signboards and neon lights.

3.Some Shops have no neon lights.

4. Some Shops have no signboards.

(a)
1 alone
(b)
1 and 4
(c)
2 alone
(d)
2 and 3

15 )

Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements(s).
Statement: Mosquitoes and cockroaches die by Baygon whether it is in the form of powder or liquid.However, it was found that more of the cockroaches died instantly by eating Baygon powder while more mosquitoes died after Baygon liquid was sprayed.

Conclusions:1.Mosquitoes do not die by Baygon powder.

2.Baygon liquid has little effect on cockroaches.

3.Baygon powder has more concentration for killing insects.

(a)
1 and 2
(b)
2 and 3
(c)
3 only
(d)
1 and 3

16 )

Choose the alternative which best applies to the given statements and conclusion.
Statements:1. During volcanic eruptions, molten lava oozes out in a stream.

2. The lava comes from under the crust of the earth.

Conclusion: The inside of the earth must be very hot.

(a)
definitely true
(b)
probably true
(c)
definitely false
(d)
irrelevant

17 )

Choose the alternative which best applies to the given statements and conclusion.
Statements:1. Pyramids date back to about 300 B.C.

2. Lots of gold and other valuables were found in them.

3. China has no pyramids.

Conclusion: China cannot claim a rich past.

(a)
follows from the given statements
(b)
does not follow from the given statements
(c)
is probably true
(d)
is probably false

18 )

Choose the alternative which best applies to the given statements and conclusion.
Statements:1. Only those young men smoke who do not go to colleges.

2. Only those young men go to colleges who are not smart.

Conclusion: Smart young men do not smoke.

(a)
probably true
(b)
definitely true
(c)
probably false
(d)
definitely false

19 )

Choose the alternative which best applies to the given statements and conclusion.
Statements:1.Dogs do not bark on the arrival of friends of the family

2.When A entered B's house, B's dog started barking.

Conclusion: A is B's enemy

(a)
follows from the given statements
(b)
is probably true
(c)
is probably false
(d)
does not follow from the given statements

20 )

Statement : Water supply in wards A and B of the city will be affected by about 50% on Friday because repairing work of the main lines is be carried out.

Conclusions : I.The residents in these wards should economics on water on Friday.

II. The residents in these wards should store some water on the previous day.

(a)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

21 )

In each of the following questions, a conclusion is given followed by two statements labelled A and B.Give your answer as:

He looks dangerous.

A:He has a lean and hungry look.

B:He thinks too much.

(a)
if statement A alone is needed to draw the conclusion
(b)
if statement B alone is needed to draw the conclusion
(c)
if both A and B are needed to draw the conclusion
(d)
if both A and B are not sufficient to draw the conclusion

22 )

In each of the following questions, a conclusion is given followed by two statements labelled A and B.Give your answer as:

Spices deteriorate after prolonged boiling.

A:The essential oils in spices easily evaporate.

B:Spices are put in pickles to add to the flavour.

(a)
if statement A alone is needed to draw the conclusion
(b)
if statement B alone is needed to draw the conclusion
(c)
if both A and B are needed to draw the conclusion
(d)
if both A and B are not sufficient to draw the conclusion

23 )

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.
Statement : 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)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

24 )

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.
Statement : The president of XYZ Party indicated that 25 independent members of Legislative Assembly(M.L.A.s) are seriously considering various options of joining some political party.But in any case all of them collectively will join one party only.
Conclusions : I.The 25 independent M.L.A.s will join XYZ party in a short period of time
II.The 25 independent M.L.A.s will join some other political party in a short period of time.

(a)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

25 )

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.
Statement : 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)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

26 )

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.
Statement : India's economy is depending mainly on forests.
Conclusions : I.Trees should be preserved to improve Indian economy.
II.India wants only maintenance of forests to improve conomic conditions.

(a)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

27 )

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.
Statement : Population increase coupled with depleting 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)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

28 )

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.
Statement : Our securities investment 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)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

29 )

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.
Statement : Women's organisations in India have welcomed the amendment of the Industrial Employment Rules 1946 to curb sexual harassment at the work place.
Conclusions : I.Sexual harassment of women at work place is more prevalent in India as compared to other developed countries.
II.Many organisations in India will stop recruiting women to avoid such problems.

(a)
if only conclusion I follows;
(b)
if only conclusion II follows;
(c)
if either I or II follows;
(d)
if neither I nor II follows;
(e)
if both I and II follow.

30 )

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.
Statement : 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.