Statement and Conclusion

Direction In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Give answer: 1. If only conclusion I follows 2. If only conclusion II follows 3. If either I or II follows 4. If neither I nor II follows and 5. If both I and II follow. Q 1:Statements: Population increase coupled with depleting resources is going to be the scenario of many developing countries in days to come. Conclusions: I. The population of developing countries will not continue to increase in future. II. It will be very difficult for the governments of developing countries to provide its people decent quality of life. A)Only conclusion II follows B)Both I and II follow C)Either I or II follows D)Only conclusion I follows Answer : Option A Explanation: The fact given in I is quite contrary to the given statement. So, I does not follow. II mentions the direct implications of the state discussed in the statement. Thus, II follows. Q 2: Statements: Fortune favours the brave. Conclusions: I. Risks are necessary for success. II. Cowards die many times before their death. A)Both I and II follow B)Either I or II follows C)Neither I nor II follows D)Only conclusion I follows Answer : Option D Explanation: According to the statement, only those who tackle situations bravely achieve success. So, I follows. However, II is vague with regard to the given statement and so does not follow. Q 3: Statements: People who speak too much against dowry are those who had taken it themselves. Conclusions: I. It is easier said than done. II. People have double standards. A)Only conclusion I follows B)Both I and II follow C)Only conclusion II follows D)Either I or II follows Answer : Option B Explanation: The statement clearly implies that it is easier to say than to do something and what people say is different from what they do. So, both I and II follow. Q 4: Statements: Until our country achieves economic equality, political freedom and democracy would be meaningless. Conclusions: I. Political freedom and democracy go hand in hand. II. Economic equality leads to real political freedom and democracy. A)Either I or II follows B)Both I and II are follows C)Only conclusion I follows D)Only conclusion II follows Answer : Option D Explanation: Nothing about the relation between political freedom and democracy is mentioned in the statement. So, I does not follow. But II directly follows from the given statement.

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