Q: Statements: The use of non-conventional sources of energy will eliminate the energy
crisis in the world.
Conclusions:
I. Modern technology is gradually replacing the conventional sources of energy.
II. The excessive exploitation of environment has led to depletion of conventional
sources of energy.
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: "The Government will review the present policy of the diesel price in
view of further spurt in the international oil prices". - A spokesman of the
Government.
Conclusions:
I. The Government will increase the price of the diesel after the imminent
spurt in the international oil prices.
II. The Government will not increase the price of the diesel even after the
imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
Solution: The Government seeks to review the policy so as to determine whether the diesel
price needs to be increased or it can be kept stable by adjusting certain other
factors. So, either decision may be taken. Thus, either I or II follows.
Q: Statements: The Government of country X has recently announced several
concessions and offered attractive package tours for foreign visitors.
Conclusions:
I. Now, more number of foreign tourists will visit the country.
II. The Government of country X seems to be serious in attracting tourists
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 government has taken the step to attract more tourists. So, both I and
II follow.
Q: Statements: After this amendment to the Constitution, no child below the age of 14
years will be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other
hazardous employment.
Conclusions:
I. Before this amendment, children below 14 years were employed to work in
factory or mine.
II. The employers must now abide by this amendment to the Constitution.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Both I and II follow
Solution: The statement mentions that after the amendment, no child below 14 years will be
engaged in hazardous employment. This means that before the amendment, the
practice of employing children below 14 years was in vogue. This in turn means that
employers will have to abide by the amendment. So, both I and II follow.
Q: Statements: It has been decided by the Government to withdraw 33% of the
subsidy on cooking gas from the beginning of next month. - A spokesman of the
Government.
Conclusions:
I. People now no more desire or need such subsidy from Government as they
can afford increased price of the cooking gas.
II. The price of the cooking gas will increase at least by 33% from the next
month.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
Solution: The decision to withdraw subsidy has clearly been taken to compensate for the loss
and not because people can now afford to pay more for cooking gas. So, I does not
follow. Also, the statement talks of withdrawing 33% of the prevailing subsidy and
not of reducing 33% of the actual price. So, II also does not follow.
Q: Statements: A large majority of the work force in India is unorganised. Most of
them earn either the minimum or uncertain wages while others are engaged in
sundry jobs.
Conclusions:
I. The workers in the organised sector get better facilities and stay longer in
their jobs.
II. Some workers in the unorganised sector of the work force have a regular
and fixed income.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
Solution: The workers in the organised sector are not being talked about in the statement. So,
I does not follow. It is mentioned that some workers in the unorganised sector are
engaged in sundry jobs. This means that they have fixed income. So, II follows.
Q: Statements: Industrial Revolution which first of all started in Europe has brought
about modern age.
Conclusions:
I. Disparity between rich and poor results in revolution.
II. Revolution overhauls society.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
Solution: The cause of revolution cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, I does not
follow. However, the statement mentions that Industrial Revolution brought about
modern age. This means that revolution overhauls society. So, II follows.
Q: Statements: The T.V. staff deserves an applaud for showing booth capture.
Conclusions:
I. T.V. aims at showing things in their true perspective.
II. People involved in booth capturing have been recognised and are being tried
by law.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
Solution: Clearly, I directly follows from the statement. However, II is not directly related to
the given statement and so does not follow.