Statement and Conclusion – Railway Reasoning part – 1

Total Questions: 50

21. In this question, a statement is given followed by two conclusions. Choose the conclusion(s) which best fit(s) logically. [RRB JE 24/05/2019 (Afternoon)]

 Statement:
Domestic demand has been increasing faster than the production of indigenous crude oil.
Conclusions:
I. Crude oil must be imported if the demand has to be met.
2. Domestic demand should be reduced

Correct Answer: (d) Only conclusion I follows
Solution:

In this type of questions we are bound by the medium of statement, other than statement we cannot use our imaginations and thoughts,
So in this question statements say Domestic demand has been increasing faster than the production of indigenous crude oil hence if demand is increasing so we must have to import crude oil so conclusion I follows the statement while in conclusion II it says domestic demand should be reduced so it does not follow the statement.

22. In this question, a statement is given followed by two conclusions. Choose the conclusion(s) which best fit(s) logically. [RRB JE 24/05/2019 (Evening)]

 Statement:
This world is neither good nor evil; each man manufactures a world for himself.
Conclusions:
I. Some people find this world good.
II. Some people find this world bad.

Correct Answer: (c) Both conclusions I and II follow
Solution:

In this type of questions we are bound by the medium of statement, other than statement we cannot use our imaginations and thoughts,
So in this question statement says world is neither good nor evil man creates it accordingly
So , According to some people , this world is good but according to others it is bad. Therefore both conclusions I and II follow.

23. Given below is a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statements taking them to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Then consider both the conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows from the information given in the statements. [ALP Tier II 21/01/2019 (Morning)]

 Statement:
A research found that if high school students get eight hours of sleep instead of 6 hours before an exam, their scores increase by 20%.
conclusion I :
If the student wants to score better marks, then eight hours of sleep is better than six hours of sleep.
conclusion II :
The students are stressed because all the exams are difficult.

Correct Answer: (b) Only Conclusion I obey.
Solution:

As from the above given statement, we can conclude that conclusion I is favour of the statement. So, only conclusion I follow.

24. In this question, a statement is given 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. [RPF Constable 18/01/2019 (Morning)]

 Statement :
Sachin scored a total of 200 in 2 matches.
Conclusion:
i) Sachin hit 2 centuries
ii) Sachin hit 4 half centuries
Choose the appropriate one from the following options
(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.

Correct Answer: (a) D
Solution:

From the statement we do not get any information that he scored 2 centuries or he scored 4 half centuries. So both the conclusions do not follow. Neither 1 nor 2 follow.

25. In this question, a statement and related two conclusions have been given in the form of i and ii, assuming that the statements given in the statements to be true are to be sure that what conclusions regarding the statements are logical? [RPF S.I. 10/01/2019 (Morning)]

 Statement :
It rains every Monday, it is raining today.
Conclusion :
(i) It is the rainy season.
(ii) Today is Monday.
Choose the right one from the following options .
(A) only conclusion i is rational.
(B) only conclusion ii is rational.
(C) either i or ii conclusion is rational.
(D) neither i nor ii conclusion is rational.
(E) i and ii both conclusions are rational.

Correct Answer: (b) D
Solution:

It is not mentioned in the statement that it is the rainy season. So assumption 1 is not rational. Also it is not mentioned that today is monday, so assumption 2 is not rational. Neither 1 nor 2 is rational.

26. Consider the given argument and decide which of the given assumptions is (are) implicit. Argument: [RRB ALP Tier - I 13/08/2018 (Morning)]

Warning: Consumption of alcohol is injurious to health.
Assumptions:
1. This warning is not required.
2. Non-alcoholic people are healthy.

Correct Answer: (a) Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit.
Solution:

Assumptions 1 → Alcohol is injurious to health, so to warn people about ill effects of alcohol is required. So assumption 1 is not implicit.
Assumption 2 → It is not given in the statement that non alcoholic people are healthy. So assumption 2 is not implicit. so Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit.

27. Read the given information and decide the appropriate course of action. NEET examination has laid the following conditions to qualify for appearance in the NEET Exam. [RRB ALP Tier - I 13/08/2018 (Afternoon)]

1. Candidate should pass Grade 12 with a minimum of 50% marks in Biology, Physics and Chemistry group.
2. Candidate should have completed 17 years as on 31-03-2018.
3. Candidate should have opted for Biology, Physics and Chemistry in Grade 12. Candidate 1:
Ram's date of birth is 14-05-2001, with 40% marks in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Candidate 2:
Sham's date of birth is 16-08-2000, with 60% marks in Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
Who is eligible to write the NEET Exam?

Correct Answer: (a) Only candidate 2 is eligible.
Solution:

Only candidate 2 is eligible.

28. Read the question and answer from the given information: [RRB ALP Tier - I 20/08/2018 (Evening)]

Should the govt stop giving permission to new industries
Argument 1: Yes, new industries create environmental pollution
Argument 2: No, New industries improves employment and takes part in economic growth of country

Correct Answer: (d) II only is correct
Solution: Argument 1 → This argument is not strong because there is a possibility that new industries do not create pollution.
Argument 2 → As we know new industries always give opportunity for new employment. So this argument is strong.

29. Consider the given statement true and decide which of the given assumptions is (are) implicit. [RRB ALP Tier - I 29/08/2018 (Morning)]

 Statement:
A teacher tells a student, "if you don't finish your homework, you will not be allowed into the class”.
Assumptions:
1. Discipline is a way to create effective learning.
2. The teacher will be happy not to have a student who is not punctual in his work.

Correct Answer: (c) Only assumption I is implicit.
Solution:

Only assumption I is implicit.

30. 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 ( Morning )]

Statement:
Please register for the event latest by 21 April to collect free passes. Passes will not be issued without valid address proof.
Assumptions:
I. Voter ID card is valid address proof.
II. Passes can be purchased at the venue.

Correct Answer: (c) Neither assumption I nor II is implicit
Solution:

According to the statement neither statement 1st nor 2nd is implicit because statement does mention a list of address proof and about the venue of purchasing passes.