Statement and Conclusion – Railway Reasoning part – 3

Total Questions: 50

11. Study the statements and arguments carefully, and choose the appropriate answer from the given alternatives [Group - D 30/09/2022 (Morning)]

 statement:
Children should be allowed to use mobile phones from an early age.
Argument:
I. Continuous use of mobile phone, causes distraction for children. II. Lots of educational apps encourage enjoyable competition among kids, while also enhancing the way they learn new things.

Correct Answer: (a) Both I and II do not support the statement
Solution:

statement:
Children should be allowed to use mobile phones from an early age. Argument 1 states that continuous use of mobile phone, causes distraction for children that is not the appropriate argument of the given statement.
Argument 2 states that Lots of educational apps encourage enjoyable competition among kids, while also enhancing the way they learn new things. This sentence elaborates the statement and follows it . Hence ,argument 2 follows the statement and 1 doesn’ t.

12. In this question, a statement is followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of them logically follow(s) beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. [Group - D 30/09/2022 ( Afternoon)]

 Statement:
Radha knew that watermelon always tastes good in summer. The one she bought today was tasteless.
Conclusions:
I. It is not summer season at present.
II. The shopkeeper has cheated Radha,

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

Statement:
Radha knew that watermelon always tastes good in summer. The one she bought today was tasteless.
Conclusion 1 states that it is not the summer season it can be concluded from the statement because watermelon was tasteless.
Conclusion 2 states about the shopkeeper which is an additional statement hence it is not following the statement.

13. Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement. [Group - D 06/10/2022 ( Morning)]

 Statement:
During winters, the sky is very clear at night.
Assumptions:
I. The sun sets early in the winter months.
II. During winter, it even rains.

Correct Answer: (a) Neither assumptions I nor II is implicit.
Solution:

Neither assumption I nor II is implicit .

14. 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 06/10/2022 (Afternoon)]

 Statement:
A celebrity applies for a gun license for self-protection after receiving death threats.
Arguments:
(I) A popular singer was recently found shot dead immediately after a week of him receiving a death threat letter.
(II) Celebrities are known to misuse their power and many have been convicted for wrongful killing of endangered animals.

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

Argument (II) weakens, while argument (I) strengthens the statement.

15. Read the given statement and conclusion carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement. [Group - D 06/10/2022 (Evening)]

 Statement:
Restaurant X sold more pizzas than burgers in the last month.
Conclusion:
I. Pizzas are better than burgers
II. In Restaurant X. pizza seems to be more popular among buyers than burgers.

Correct Answer: (c) Only conclusion II follows
Solution:According to the Statement : - In conclusion II is relatable from the given statement somewhere because pizza seems to be more popular and can be a factor for selling more pizzas than burgers.
Hence only conclusion II follows.

16. A statement is given followed by two possible conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of it, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s). [Group - D 07/10/2022 (Morning)]

 Statement:
Playing with mud and butterflies in a garden is more beneficial for small children than watching academic videos on computers or mobile phones.
 Conclusions:
I. Mobile phones and computers are harmful for small children.
II. Real experiences are more beneficial than virtual experiences for children's development.

Correct Answer: (a) Only conclusion II follows
Solution:

Conclusion (i) Mobile phones and computers are harmful for small children this is not true always because this device is also useful to get some information so this conclusion is not strengthens.
Conclusion (ii) Real experiences are more beneficial than virtual experiences for children's development this conclusion strengthens the statement.

17. 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 assumptions is/are implicit in the statement. [Group - D 11/10/2022 (Morning)]

 Statement:
The Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry is gearing up to build a super expressway to connect Delhi and Mumbai, which would allow commuters to finish the 1,400 km long journey within 12 hours.
Assumptions:
I. The road between the two cities is in very bad shape.
II. Currently there are no roads to connect these two cities of India.

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

According to the statement, Neither assumption I nor II is implicit

18. In this question, a statement is followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. [Group - D 11/10/2022 (Afternoon)]

 Statement:
Providing LPG connections to BPL (Below Poverty Level) households will ensure universal coverage of cooking gas in country X.
Conclusions:
I. Usage of traditional cooking fuels such as firewood, coal, etc., is a common practice in rural parts of country X.
II. No other mode of cooking is as effective as using LPG.

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

According to the given statement, because conclusion I and II are not related to the statement Hence, neither conclusion I nor II follows.

19. This question consists of a statement 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 11/10/2022 (Evening)]

 Statement:
Eating frozen foods is advantageous.
Arguments:
I. Frozen foods sometimes may have more vitamins and minerals compared to fresh food, because fresh foods lose vitamins and minerals over time while freezing preserves nutrients.
II. Sodium present in frozen foods can lead to increased blood pressure level.

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

Arguments 1 :- It says fresh foods lose vitamins and minerals over time while freezing preserves nutrients. So it can be possible
Argument 2 :- it says Frozen foods can lead to increase blood pressure level so it can not be possible. Hence II Argument weakens while I strengthens the statements.

20. Read the given statement and conclusion carefully. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follows(s) from the statements. [Level 4 (10/05/2022) Shift 1]

 Statements:
India is a country of multiple languages.
Conclusions :
I. All Indians can speak multiple languages.
II. Every country has multiple languages.

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

Statement: India is a country of multiple languages. l. This doesn't mean that every Indian speaks every language; some speak only their regional language and some speaks multiple languages .
ll. This statement doesn't mean that every country has multiple languages, some countries have only one language.
So neither conclusion I nor II is correct.