statement and conclusion logical question

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.

6.

Statements: Parents are prepared to pay any price for an elite education to their children.

Conclusions:

All parents these days are very well off.
Parents have an obsessive passion for a perfect development of their children through good schooling.

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 implies that people are inclined towards giving their children good education. So, only II follows while I does not.
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7.

Statements: From the next academic year, students will have the option of dropping Mathematics and Science for their school leaving certificate examination.

Conclusions:

Students who are weak in Science and Mathematics will be admitted.
Earlier students did not have the choice of continuing their education without taking these subjects.

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:

Since the new system gives the students the option of dropping Science and Mathematics, so students weak in these subjects can also be admitted. So, I follows. Also, it is mentioned that the new system will come into effect from the next academic year. This means that it did not exist previously. So, II also follows.
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8.

Statements: It is almost impossible to survive and prosper in this world without sacrificing ethics and morality.

Conclusions:

World appreciates some concepts but may not uphold it.
Concept of ethics and morality are not practicable in life.

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:

Clearly, I is vague and so does not follow. However, II directly follows from the given statement.
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9.

Statements: The use of non-conventional sources of energy will eliminate the energy crisis in the world.

Conclusions:

Modern technology is gradually replacing the conventional sources of energy.
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.     Neither I nor II follows
E.     Both I and II follow
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option E

Explanation:

Both I and II directly follow from the given statement.
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10.

Statements: My first and foremost task is to beautify this city – if city X and Y can do it – why can’t we do it. – Statement of Municipal Commissioner of city Z after taking over charge.

Conclusions:

The people of city Z are not aware about the present state of ugliness of their city.
The present Commissioner has worked in city X and Y and has good experience of beautifying cities.

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 Commissioner only cites examples of cities X and Y and undertakes to beautify city Z. This does not imply that he has worked in cities X and Y. So, I do not follow. Also, nothing about people’s response to the state of the city can be deduced from the statement. Thus, II also does not follow.


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