Statement and Conclusion – Railway Reasoning part – 5

Total Questions: 50

21. A statement is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement. [RRB NTPC 01/02/2021 (Morning)]

Statement :
Healthcare services should be nationalised.
Arguments :
I. Healthcare services are provided nationally in many countries.
II. Nationalisation of healthcare services will reduce the career prospects of doctors.

Correct Answer: (d) Neither argument I nor argument II is strong.
Solution:

Both arguments are different from statements .
Neither argument I nor argument II is strong.

22. Consider the given statements and decide which of the following assumptions is/are implicit in statements. [RRB NTPC 01/02/2021 (Evening)]

Statement :
An advertisement states that XYZ paints should be used to decorate houses.
Assumptions :
1. People want to decorate their house.
2. Only XYZ paints can make the house decorative.

Correct Answer: (a) Only assumption 1 is implicit.
Solution:

From the given statement, it can be assumed that people want to decorate their houses.
Only assumption 1 is implicit.

23. A statement is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement. [RRB NTPC 01/02/2021 (Evening)]

Statement :
Officers in the administrative departments should be transferred.
Arguments :
1. Yes, they get friendly with people and can be manipulated by them.
2. No, officers do not like to get transferred frequently.

Correct Answer: (d) Only argument 1 is strong.
Solution:

From the given statement it is clear that only argument 1 is strong.

24. Consider the given statement and decide which of the following assumptions is/are implicit in the statement. [RRB NTPC 02/02/2021 (Morning)]

Statement :
X did not solve the equation on the black board with a chalk.
Assumption :
I. The equation was solved on a paper.
II.The equation was solved by X on the black board with a marker.

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

From the given statement it is not clear where the equation is solved. It is not clear that the equation is solved on board or on paper , with marker or chalk.

25. A question is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the question. [RRB NTPC 02/02/2021 (Evening)]

Question :
Is boarding school system beneficial to children ?
Arguments :
(i) Yes, boarding school system separates children from their homes which is beneficial.
(ii) No, getting separated from parents for long periods of time may damage children’s relationship with them, leaving the children feeling anxious or alone.

Correct Answer: (d) Only argument (ii) is strong.
Solution:

The boarding school system is getting separated from parents for long periods of time and may damage children’s relationship with them, leaving the children feeling anxious or alone.

26. A question is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the question. [RRB NTPC 02/02/2021 (Evening) ]

Question :
Should parents buy war-type video games for their children?
Arguments :
(i) Yes, such games are useful in developing strategy and planning skills in children.
(ii) No, war-type toys do not teach children good values.

Correct Answer: (d) Both the arguments are strong.
Solution:

In this question both arguments are strong and such games are useful in developing strategy and planning skills in children and war-type toys do not teach children good values

27. A question is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the question. [RRB NTPC 03/02/2021 (Evening)]

Question :
Should the illiterate be debarred from casting their votes?
Arguments :
I. Yes, they can be easily missguided.
II. No, it is their constitutional right.

Correct Answer: (b) Only argument II is strong.
Solution:

For the given question, argument II is strong because casting a vote is a constitutional right.

28. Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions are implicit in the statement. [RRB NTPC 04/02/2021 (Morning)]

Statement :
On his second visit, the doctor changed the prescription.
Assumptions :
I. The patient did not show improvement with the earlier prescription.
II. The patient did not take the earlier prescription seriously.

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

The patient did not show improvement with the earlier prescription so that
He came in the 2nd time and the doctor changed the prescription.

29. Read the given statement and conclusion carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statement is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the statement. [RRB NTPC 04/02/2021 (Evening)]

 Statement :
Only students who work hard get good grades.
Conclusions :
I. Hard work is necessary for success.
II. Success is not important for those who do not work hard.

Correct Answer: (a) Only conclusion I follow.
Solution:

Only conclusion I follow. From the given statement it is clear that hard work is necessary for success.

30. Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement. [RRB NTPC 04/02/2021 (Evening)]

Statement :
If you want good education for kids admit them to private schools.
Assumptions :
1. Only private schools provide good teachers.
2. Paying hefty fees is worth the tutoring offered at private schools.

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

In the given statement it is not mentioned that Only private schools provide good teachers. Also it is not mentioned that Paying hefty fees is worth the tutoring offered at private schools.