Statement & Conclusion (SSC CGL 2022 Tier – 2)

Total Questions: 12

1. In this question, statement is followed by two courses of action, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which course of action/s logically follows for pursuing. [SSC CGL Tier II (02/03/2023)]

Statement:
A large number of the people of the city are diagnosed to be suffering from Malaria disease.

Course of Action:
I. The city municipal authorities should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in the city.
II. The people in the area should be advised to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.

Correct Answer: (a) Both I and II follow
Solution:

It is clear that prevention from mosquitoes and elimination of mosquitoes are two ways to prevent malaria. So both course of action follow.

2. In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. [SSC CGL Tier II (02/03/2023)]

Read both statements and select the correct answer.

I. This year College X reduced the cut-off marks to 50 from 60 for the entrance exam.
II. In the last two years, the Students Union in College X has been actively the college negotiating administration regarding the Quality of food and Health and Hygiene standards at the College Canteen.

Correct Answer: (c) Both I and II are effects of independent causes
Solution:

We can see that from statement 1 we get the information about college X reduced the cut off marks to 50 from 60. From statement 2 we get the information about the students union protesting about the quality of food in college X. Both of the statements are independent, there is no relation with each other. So we can say that they are the effects of independent causes.

3. Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement. [SSC CGL Tier II (02/03/2023)]

Statement:
National Expressway A is the widest expressway and is used by few people. When people find an empty and wide road, people drive at high speed, which leads to accidents.

Inference:
I. All accidents happen due to over speeding.
II. High speed increases the risk of accident

Correct Answer: (c) If only II follows
Solution:

Inference 1 : In the statement we do not get any information that all the accidents occur due to over speeding. There are many reasons for accidents like drink and drive, inclement weather, brake failures and many more. So we can't say that over speeding is the only reason for accidents. So inference 1 does not follow.

Inference 2: In the statement it is clearly given that when people find empty and wide roads, people drive at high speed which leads to accidents. So. inference 2 follows.

4. In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of action, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which course of action/s logically follows for pursuing. [SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023)]

Statement:
There is a large increase in of migrated villagers to urban areas as repeated crop failure has put them into financial problems.

Course of action:
I. The villagers should be provided with an alternate source of income in their Villages which will make them stay there only.
II. To ensure their survival, the migrated villagers should be given access to all housing options in urban areas.

Correct Answer: (d) Only I follows
Solution:

Clearly, increased migration would add to the burden on the city's infrastructure. So, attempts should be made to make the villagers feel comfortable in the village itself. So, only course of action I follows.

5. Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement [SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023)]

Statement:
Extensive use of pesticides in agricultural production contaminates soil and water. remain in the crops and finally enter food chain, thereby posing threat to the human beings.

Inference:
I. Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production is not good for people.
II. Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production can have a bad effect on water

Correct Answer: (d) If both I and II follow
Solution:

(d) If both I and II follow

6. In this question, two statements and Il have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements. may be the effect of the other statement. [SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023)]

Read both statements and select the correct answer.

I. Country X reduced their crude oil import by 6% in the last 5 years.
II. The automobile industry in Country X has witnessed a sharp decline of 13% in its growth margin this year.

Correct Answer: (a) Both I and II are effects of independent causes.
Solution:

(a) Both I and II are effects of independent causes.

7. A situation is given, followed by two conclusions I and II. Read the situation and both the conclusions carefully and select the correct answer. [SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023)]

Situation:
Since the past 15 years, 75% of the products in the world's pottery market comes from Country K. However, the employment in the pottery industry of Country K has been consistently declining by 59% every year since the past 3 years.

Conclusions:
I. Even after declining employment, Country Khas enough potters to continue contributing equally to the international market.
II. The local demand of pottery in Country K has substantially decreased leading to less interest among potters.

Correct Answer: (c) Only I can be concluded
Solution:

Conclusion 1 →From the statement we get the information that even after declining employment, 75% of the products in the world's pottery market comes from country K. We can say that country K has enough potters to continue contributing equally to the international market. So conclusion 1 follows.

Conclusion 2 → There is no mention in the statement that there is decreased demand for pottery in country K. So conclusion 2 does not follow.

So, Only conclusion 1 follows.

8. In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer. [SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023)]

I. Since the past three years, State M has reported a sharp and substantial decline in the state's agricultural produce.
II. In the last five years, there has been an increase in the overall average Rainfall by 6% in State M bringing respite to the farmers.

Correct Answer: (d) both I and II are effects of independent causes
Solution:

In statement 1 there is information about the decline in agricultural produce in state M. In statement 2 there is information about the increase in rainfall in the state M. So both 1 and 2 are the cause of independent effects.

9. Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement. [SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023)]

Statement:
Many students are addicted to mobile games and this leads to poor academic performance.

Inference:
I. Many Students are not paying attention to studies due to mobile games.
II. It is only because of mobile games that students fail in the examination.

Correct Answer: (d) If only I follows
Solution:

Inference 1 From the statement it is clear that many students failed in academics due to paying attention to mobile games rather than studies. So inference 1 follows. Inference 2 It is not given in the statement that the main reason for students failing in academics is mobile games. So, Only Inference I follows

10. In this question, two statements I and il have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer. [SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023)]

I. Over the last two years 22% of the Company P's manpower was laid off.
II. Over the past two years Company P has sold off many of their major assets.

Correct Answer: (a) Both I and II are effects of a common
Solution:

Both I and II are effects of a common cause.