Statement and Conclusion – Railway Reasoning part – 1

Total Questions: 50

1. A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of the given assumptions is are implicit in the statement. [Group - D 17/08/2022 (Evening)]

 Statement:
The demand for smartphones and laptops has increased substantially since the introduction of online classes in schools.
Assumptions:
I. People are buying smartphones and laptops to enable their children to attend online classes.
II. Desktop computers cannot be used to attend online classes.

Correct Answer: (b) Only assumption I is implicit
Solution:

Only assumption I is implicit

2. Read the given statement and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement. [Group - D 18/08/2022 ( Afternoon)]

 Statement:
Cyclone Sepa is expected to make landfall by 3 p.m. today on the Balasore coast. Rough seas, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to lash Balasore from 11 a.m. onwards. Power supply in Balasore is likely to be affected from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Conclusions:
I. There could be power cuts in Balasore after 3 p.m. today. II. It would be unsafe for fishermen to venture out into the sea today, till the cyclone passes.

Correct Answer: (b) Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution:

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

3. A statement is given followed by two arguments I and II. Read the statement and the arguments carefully and select the appropriate answer from the given options. [Group - D 22/08/2022 ( Afternoon)]

 Statement :
Last year, only 30 percent of girl students in district X joined under-graduate courses after school, while 95 percent boys joined under-graduate courses.
Arguments:
I. The state government has increased the number of scholarships for girl students in undergraduate courses in government colleges. II. Many girl students prefer to join vocational courses after school rather than undergraduate courses.

Correct Answer: (a) Argument I weakens, while argument II strengthens the statement
Solution:Argument I weakens, while argument II strengthens the statement.

4. A decision is given followed by two statements I and II. Read all the information carefully and select the correct option. [Group - D 25/08/2022 ( Afternoon)]

 Decision :
In order to promote tourism, Country W is declaring 20 of its cities as Heritage Sites.
Statements:
I. 4 of the 20 cities are located in hilly areas and have limited access to Transport.
II. In the past whenever a city in Country W has been promoted for tourism, it has led to increased employment opportunities in that city.

Correct Answer: (a) Statement I weakens the decision and statement II strengthens the decision
Solution:

Statement I weakens the decision and statement II strengthens the decision.

5. Given below is a statement followed by two possible conclusions I and II. Read the information carefully and select the correct option. [Group - D 02/09/2022 ( Evening)]

 Statement:
Country B has been importing 80% of its crude oil and petroleum from country Y for a few decades now to fulfill their fuel needs. However, owing to the current financial crisis in country Y, it exports the crude oil and petroleum to other countries at 30% higher prices now. Which of the following can be concluded from the given information?
I. The car resale industry in country B will be on verge of a total shut down in the coming months.
II. Country B will increase fuel tax by 30%.

Correct Answer: (a) Neither I nor II can be concluded from the given information.
Solution:

The statement does not mention anything about impact on country B after country Y stops exporting fuel to B.
Neither I nor II can be concluded from the given statement.

6. Read the given statements and conclusions carefully and decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. [Group - D 17/09/2022 (Afternoon)]

Statements:
1. M ranked higher than B who ranked equal to S.
2. B ranked higher than F.
3. S did not rank higher than Q who ranked lower than M.
4. M ranked higher than F who did not rank lower than T.
Conclusions:
I. Q ranked higher than T.
II. Q ranked equal to T.
III. M ranked higher than F.

Correct Answer: (a) Conclusion III follows
Solution:As per the instruction, only conclusion III follows.

7. Read the given statement and conclusions carefully. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement. [NTPC CBT II Level 6 (09/05/2022) Shift 2]

Statement:
R is not the mother of P. P is the daughter
of S, and S has three daughters.
Conclusions:
I. P is the sister of R.
II. S is the mother of P.

Correct Answer: (b) Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution:

Conclusion (I) : There is no direct relation given between P and R so conclusion (1) is wrong.
Conclusion (II): P is daughter of S but gender of S is not defined so conclusion (2) is wrong.
Hence neither follows

8. An information is given, followed by two statements labelled I and II identify which of the statements is / are possible reason(s) behind the given information . [NTPC CBT II Level 5 (12/06/2022) Shift 1]

Information:
This year schools will have to operate on a hybrid model i.e online as well physical school.
Statements:
I. Many parents are still not willing to send their children to places with large gatherings owing to a pandemic.
II. In school, seating capacity will not be adequate to accommodate all the enrolled students owing to the social distancing norms.

Correct Answer: (b) Both statements I or II are possible reasons.
Solution:According to the above statement, both statement I and II are possible reasons.

9. Read the given statement of courses of action carefully . Assuming that the information given in the statement is true, decide which of the given courses of action logically follow(s) from the statement. [NTPC CBT II Level 2 (13/06/2022) Shift 1]

 Statement:
There is a huge increase in the migration of Citizens of Country X to foreign countries as the unemployment rate has been increasing in Country X.
Courses of action:
I. The citizens of country X should be provided with alternate sources of income.
II. Substantial fees should be imposed on all foreign travels by the citizens of country X.

Correct Answer: (a) Only I follows
Solution:

According to the statement, only I follow.

10. Consider the given statement and decide which of the given expectations is/are implicit in the statement. [NTPC CBT II Level 2 (16/06/2022) Shift 3]

 Statement:
A customer can avail banking services at his/her doorstep.
Expectation:
I. This will create problems for the bank.
II. Customers would be very happy with the service.

Correct Answer: (d) Only expectation II is implicit
Solution:

“A consumer can avail banking services at his doorstep.”
From the given above statement we can say that banking services will become easier for the consumer. So the consumer will be very happy with this service. Also, the bank will get more profit from this service because the number of their customers will increase.