Q: Statements: Video libraries are flourishing very much these days.
Conclusions:
I. People in general have got a video craze.
II. It is much cheaper to see as many movies as one likes on videos rather than
going to the cinema hall.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Both I and II follow
Solution: Since both I and II provide suitable explanations to the given statement, so both
follow.
Q: Statements: Although the education system has progressed from the point of view
of the number of schools, most of them are ill-equipped and have not achieved excellence in imparting education.
Conclusions:
I. In future, we should provide good teachers and equipment to these schools.
II. We need not open any more schools in the future.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Both I and II follow
Solution: Clearly, the statement stresses the need to provide good teachers and equipment to
schools. So, I follows. However, the fact that education system in India is
progressing with regard to schools does not imply that no more schools should be
opened. So, II does not follow.
Q: Statements: For over three decades Company X has been totally involved in energy
conservation, its efficient use and management.
Conclusions:
I. The Company has yet to learn and acquire basic things in this area.
II. It is dedication that is more important than knowledge and expertise.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
Solution: Since the company has been working in this area for three decades, it must have
the necessary expertise and infrastructure required in this field. So, I does not
follow. However, the qualities that have made the Company X successful in this field
have not been mentioned. So, II also does not follow.
Q: Statements: About 50 per cent of the animal by-products - hair, skin, horns etc. is
edible protein. American chemists have developed a method of isolating 45 per cent
of this protein. They used an enzyme developed in Japan to break down soya
protein.
Conclusions:
I. Americans have not been able to develop enzymes.
II. Animal by-products protein has the same composition as soya protein.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
Solution: That the American chemists used an enzyme developed in Japan, does not mean
that Americans have not been able to develop enzymes. So, I does not follow. Also,
nothing about the compositions of animal by products protein and soya protein is
mentioned in the statement. So, II also does not follow.
Q: Statements: The commissioner of police has appealed people not to put up banners
which obstruct pedestrian or motor traffic.
Conclusions:
I. Some of the people may respond and will not put up such banners.
II. Policemen will have to keep a watchful eye on the new banners which are
being put up on the roads.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Both I and II follow
Solution: Clearly, the appeal has been made keeping in mind the fact that it would create
awareness and have some effect. So, - I follows. However, the statement talks of a
general appeal and not stringent directions. So, II does not follow
Q: Statements: The Minister questioned the utility of the space research programme
and suggested its replacement by other areas of felt national needs.
Conclusions:
I. Exploring the space does not contribute to critical national needs.
II. Research should be oriented to national needs
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Both I and II follow
Solution: Clearly, the statement stresses on the fact that heeding to national needs is much
more important than space research programmes, which stray the concerned
authorities from the former. So, both I and II follow.
Q: Statements: The secret of success is constancy of purpose.
Conclusions:
I. Constant dripping wears the stone.
II. Single-minded devotion is necessary for achieving success.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Both I and II follow
Solution: Both I and II directly follow from the given statement.
Q: Statements: Leaders, who raise much hue and cry about the use of Hindi, generally
send their children to English medium schools.
Conclusions:
I. India lacks good Hindi medium schools.
II. There is a world of difference between preaching and practising.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Both I and II follow
Solution: Clearly, either I or II could be the reason for the situation expressed in the
statement.