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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:


* (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 and

* (E) If both I and II follow.

Statements: Reading makes a full man, conference a ready man and writing an exact man.

 

Conclusions:

 

1. Pointed and precise expression comes only through extensive writing.

2. Extensive reading makes a complete man.


A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E. Both I and II follow

Answer & Explanation:

Answer: Option E

Explanation: Clearly, I follows from the fact that writing makes an exact man. Conclusion II also directly follows from the statement.



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Statements: Jade plant has thick leaves and it requires little water.

 

Conclusions:

 

1. All plants with thick leaves require little water.

2. Jade plants may be grown in places where water is not in abundance.


A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E. Both I and II follow

Answer & Explanation:

Answer: Option B

Explanation: The statement talks of jade plants only and not 'all plants with thick leaves'. So, I does not follow. Also, since jade plants require little water, so they can be grown in places where water is not in abundance. So, II follows.



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Statements: Use "Kraft" colours. They add colour to our life. - An advertisement.

 

Conclusions:

 

1. Catchy slogans do not attract people.

2. People like dark colours.


A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E. Both I and II follow

Answer & Explanation:

Answer: Option D

Explanation: The slogan given in the statement is definitely a catchy one which indicates that catchy slogans do attract people. So, I does not follow. Nothing about people's preference for colours can be deduced from the statement. Thus, II also does not follow.



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Statements: All those political prisoners were released on bail who had gone to jail for reasons other than political reasons. Bail was not granted to persons involved in murders.

 

Conclusions:

 

1. No political - prisoner had committed murder.

2. Some politicians were not arrested.


A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E. Both I and II follow

Answer & Explanation:

Answer: Option A

Explanation: According to the statement, the political prisoners can be divided into two groups - those who were released and those who were put in jail for political reasons. However, no person involved in murder was released. This means that no political prisoner had committed murder. So, I follows. Clearly, II is not directly related to the statement and does not follow.



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Statements: Modern man influences his destiny by the choice he makes unlike in the past.

 

Conclusions:

 

1. Earlier there were fewer options available to man.

2. There was no desire in the past to influence the destiny.


A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E. Both I and II follow

Answer & Explanation:

Answer: Option A

Explanation: Clearly, I directly follows from the statement while II cannot be deduced from it.



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