Statement & Conclusion (SSC CHSL 2023 Tier -2 )

Total Questions: 4

1. 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 of the following course(s) of action logically follow(s) for pursuing. [S.S.C CHSL Tier II 10/01/2024]

Statement: Voltage fluctuation in A's home has damaged many of his new electrical appliances.
Courses of action:
I) A should consult an electrician and install a device to safeguard appliances against fluctuations in voltage.
II) A must replace all the appliances.

Correct Answer: (c) Only I follows
Solution:

The situation describes a problem due to voltage fluctuations that have damaged A's electrical appliances. Now, lets evaluate each suggested course of action:

.Course of Action I suggests consulting an electrician and installing a device to safeguard against future voltage fluctuations. This action directly addresses the cause of damage and could prevent future issues, making it a logical and effective step.

.Course of Action II suggests replacing all the damaged appliances. While it may be necessary to replace certain appliances, replacing all of them without addressing the root cause (voltage fluctuation) does not prevent potential future damage. Therefore, this action alone is not a complete or logical solution to the problem.

Thus, only Course of Action I logically follows as it provides a preventive measure.
Correct answer: (c) Only I follows

2. Read the given statement and inferences 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 inferences can be derived from the statement. [S.S.C CHSL Tier II 10/01/2024]

Statement:
All mammals are warm-blooded animals.

Inferences:
I. Dogs are warm-blooded animals.
II. All warm-blooded creatures are mammals.

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

Since a dog is a mammalian animal, according to the given statement, the dog's blood will be warm and it is not said in the statement that all the animals whose blood is warm are mammals.
Hence only assumption (I) is correct.

3. In this question, a statement is followed by two inferences numbered I and II. Based on the statement, you have to decide which of the inferences can be derived from the statement. (An inference is something which is not directly stated but can be derived from the given facts/information in the statement) [S.S.C CHSL Tier II 02/11/2023]

Statement:
The eligibility for admission to the course is a minimum of 80% marks in the 10th standard board exams. However, students who have appeared for the 10th standard board exams this year can also apply.

Inference:
I. No 11th standard students can apply for the course.
II. Students who have appeared for 10th standard exams will get admission only if they score 80% or more in their exam.

Correct Answer: (b) Only (II) can be inferred.
Solution:

Statement:
The course requires a minimum of 80% in the 10th standard board exams for eligibility. However, students who have appeared for the 10th exams this year can also apply, implying that they may not yet know their results but can still apply.

Inference I:
"No 11th standard students can apply for the course."
- The statement only specifies that students who completed or appeared for the 10th standard exams are eligible to apply. It does not explicitly state anything about current 11th standard students, who may have completed their 10th exams previously. Therefore, Inference I cannot be directly derived from the statement.

Inference II:
 "Students who have appeared for the 10th standard exams will get admission only if they score 80% or more in their exam."
- This inference aligns with the statement, which clearly mentions that a minimum of 80% is required for eligibility. So, even if students apply before their results, they will still need to meet this 80% criterion to gain admission. Thus, Inference Il can be inferred

The correct answer is: (b) Only (Il) can be inferred.

4. Read the following information and answer the question that follows. Suresh has started practicing critical reasoning after hearing about Ramesh's incredible result in the competitive exam. [S.S.C CHSL Tier II 02/11/2023]

Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement? (An inference is something which is not directly stated but can be derived from the given facts/information in the statement)

I. Ramesh has scored most of marks in critical reasoning.
II. Most of the questions in exam constitute of critical reasoning questions.

Correct Answer: (c) Both (I) and (II) can be inferred
Solution:

Statement:
Suresh has started practicing critical reasoning after hearing about Ramesh's incredible result in the competitive exam.
Analyzing Inferences:

Inference I:
 "Ramesh has scored most of the marks in critical reasoning."
- Since Suresh started practicing critical reasoning specifically after learning about Ramesh's success, it suggests that Ramesh's strong performance might be due, in part, to his critical reasoning score. Therefore, it is reasonable to infer that Ramesh performed well in critical reasoning, possibly scoring a significant portion of his marks in it.

Inference Il:
 "Most of the questions in the exam consist of critical reasoning questions."
- If Ramesh's performance in critical reasoning has influenced Suresh to begin practicing this area, it may imply that critical reasoning constitutes an important or substantial part of the exam. This supports Inference Il as well.
The correct answer is: (c) Both (I) and (Il) can be inferred.