Statement and Conclusion – Railway Reasoning part – 4

Total Questions: 50

1. Assuming that the given statement is true : find out which of the four alternative (s) is definitely true [RRB NTPC 07/01/2021 (Evening)]

Statement :
No newspaper is read by an illiterate
A. All newspapers that are read, are read by post graduates
B. Some newspapers that are read, are read by post graduates
C. Some newspapers are not read by illiterates
D. No illiterate ever reads a newspaper.

Correct Answer: (b) Only C & D
Solution:

According to the given statements it is clear that an illiterate can not read newspapers.
So only conclusion C and D follows.

2. A statement is given followed by an immediate conclusion. Choose the correct option regarding the conclusion. [RRB NTPC 07/01/2021 (Evening)]

Statement :
All farmers are very hardworking
Conclusion :
Some very hardworking persons are farmers

Correct Answer: (b) True
Solution:

A/Q, All farmers are very hardworking so some very hardworking persons will be farmers

3. A statement is followed by two assumptions. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide the correct option. [RRB NTPC 07/01/2021 (Evening)]

 Statement :
"If you are a computer engineer, we want you as our senior consultant" - an advertisement by company XYZ.
Assumption :
1. Engineers are expected to be better performers by company XYZ.
2. The company XYZ needs a senior consultant.

Correct Answer: (b) Only Assumption 2 is Implicit
Solution:

According to given statements only assumption 2 follows.

4. Given below is a statement followed by two courses of actions. Assuming everything in the statement to be true, irrespective of the commonly known facts, decide which of the two suggested course(s) of action logically follow for pursuing. [RRB NTPC 07/01/2021 (Evening)]

 Statement :
There is a shortage of water in Delhi during summers.
Course of action 1 :
There should be more water conservation projects initiated by the government of Delhi
Course of action 2 :
 The government should encourage rain water harvesting in all new and existing residential complexes

Correct Answer: (a) Both course of action 1 and course of action 2 follow
Solution:From the given statement it is clear that from both Course of action 1 and course of action 2 the shortage of water can be minimised.

5. A Statement is followed by two conclusions. Choose the correct options considering the statement to be true irrespective of the commonly known facts. [RRB NTPC 07/01/2021 (Evening) ]

 Statement :
Don’t throw garbage here. If you violate this non littering sign, a fine of Rs. 5000 will be imposed.
Conclusion :
1. The same fine is charged for littering offence everywhere.
2. This warning is written at every public place of non littering zone

Correct Answer: (a) Neither conclusion 1 nor conclusion 2 follow
Solution:

From the given statements it is clear that the charge is only for throwing garbage not for every littering offence and also it is not written at every public place of non littering zone.

6. Choose the conclusion(s) that logically follow from the given statement, disregarding commonly known facts. [RRB NTPC 07/01/2021 (Evening)]

 Statement :
No country is free from terrorism these days.
Conclusion A : It has become impossible for countries to control terrorism these days.
Conclusion B : The Countries and their people in general have become lazy.

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

From the given statement it is clear that terrorism is in every country so Conclusion A follows and true.

7. Read the following set of statements A, B, C, D and select the set/s in which the third statement is a logical conclusion of the first two. [RRB NTPC 08/01/2021 (Morning) ]

A. Rahul is an actor. Some actors are smart. Rahul is smart.
B. Some men are soldiers. All soldiers are patriotic. Some men are patriotic.
C. All cricketers are athletes. Some men are soldiers. Some men are patriotic. D. All actors are handsome. Aman is not an actor. Aman is not handsome.

Correct Answer: (b) Only B
Solution:

From the given statements, we observe that only in B, the third is a logical conclusion of the first two statements.

8. Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement. [RRB NTPC 08/01/2021 (Morning)]

 Statement :
In the last year, Pune University has launched a number of vocational courses for the better future of students.
Assumptions :
A. Pune University believes that vocational education provides a better future for students.
B. Pune University is conscious about the future of students.

Correct Answer: (d) Both assumptions A and B are implicit.
Solution:

From the given statement, it can be concluded that both the assumptions are implicit.

9. Read the given statements and conclusions carefully and decide which of the conclusions logically follows from the statements. [RRB NTPC 08/01/2021 (Morning)]

Statements:
John is a renowned sportsperson. All sports persons are fit and active. John earns a large amount every year through advertisements of various products. Conclusions:
A. All renowned sportspersons earn a large amount through advertisements.
B. John is fit and active.
C. John being popular advertises only famous products.

Correct Answer: (a) Only conclusion B follows.
Solution:

From the above statements, it is clear that all sportsmen are fit and active so conclusion B is right.

10. A question is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the question. [RRB NTPC 08/01/2021 (Evening)]

Question:
Should elections be conducted for student unions in educational institutions? Arguments:
1. Yes, it is important to conduct elections so that the rights and complaints of the students can be heard by authorities.
2. No, it disrupts the educational environment and leads to chaos and violence in institutes which does not solve any problems but creates more issues.

Correct Answer: (b) Both, 1 and 2 are strong.
Solution:

For the above given question, both arguments 1 and 2 are strong.