Statement and Conclusion
Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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. Give answer
- Statement:
In India, most women see their dowry as the only share they will get in their parental property. What they object to are only extortionist demands.
Conclusions :
I. Indian women do not have any share in their parental property.
II. Extortionist demand by the bridegroom 's side is a common practice in Indian society.
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I does not follow because we can't infer about the legal status from a particular perception. As the stray incidents of extortionist demands of dowry cannot be generalised, conclusion II is not correct.
Correct Option: D
I does not follow because we can't infer about the legal status from a particular perception. As the stray incidents of extortionist demands of dowry cannot be generalised, conclusion II is not correct.
- Statement -
The Education Secretary said that it was extremely necessary that the professional researchers alone with practising school teachers conduct the practical research.
Conclusions
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It is clear from the statement that if practicing school teachers accompany professional researchers, then teachers accompany will be benefitted by the expertise of professional. As a result, the standard of education will be improved.
Correct Option: D
It is clear from the statement that if practicing school teachers accompany professional researchers, then teachers accompany will be benefitted by the expertise of professional. As a result, the standard of education will be improved.
- Statement:
Declaration of strike by teachers at the time of paper evaluation has become an incurable disease and a great threat to the government.
Conclusions :
I. Paper evaluation is the most important business of teachers.
II. Teachers are always in search of opportunity to get their demands fulfilled.
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Why do teachers declare their strike only at the time of paper evaluation? It can be concluded that paper evaluation is the most important business of teachers. Hence I follows. The phrase incurable disease used in the statement confirms II. Hence II follows.
Correct Option: E
Why do teachers declare their strike only at the time of paper evaluation? It can be concluded that paper evaluation is the most important business of teachers. Hence I follows. The phrase incurable disease used in the statement confirms II. Hence II follows.
- Statement:
It is time for the bureaucrats to mould their approach from negative energy to positive energy.
Conclusions :
I. Bureaucracy is mired in red-tape and empire-building.
II. As a permanent executive of modern democracies, bureaucrats can change the dynamics of our society.
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From the given statement we can't specify or define negative energy and positive energy. Hence I does not follow . II may be an assumption, but it certainly is not a conclusion.
Correct Option: D
From the given statement we can't specify or define negative energy and positive energy. Hence I does not follow . II may be an assumption, but it certainly is not a conclusion.
- Statement:
The Chief minister of state A expressed serious concern over the 32 per cent drop-out rate in government schools.
Conclusions :
I. There is a growing concern in state A over the flight of students from schools.
II. State A is trying all out to increase its literacy rate.
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The serious concern by the State chief clearly indicates that there is concern over the decreasing attendance in school. Hence I follows. But II can't be concluded.
Not all concerns of the politicians get translated into endeavours.Correct Option: A
The serious concern by the State chief clearly indicates that there is concern over the decreasing attendance in school. Hence I follows. But II can't be concluded.
Not all concerns of the politicians get translated into endeavours.
