Directions: In each of the questions given below, there is 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.
Statement: Society is organised to provide the opportunity for personality development and society at its best promotes the personality of its members.Conclusions:(I). Individuals brought up in total isolation from any human contact cannot get an opportunity for the development of their personality.(II). Development of personality has no implication for any society.
If only Conclusion (I) follows.
If only Conclusion (II) follows.
If either Conclusion (I) or (II) follows.
If neither Conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
If both the Conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Answer: (a) If only Conclusion (I) follows.Solution: the only conclusion first follows the statement, whereas the second conclusion does not follow the statement because it is not true that the development of personality has no implication for any society.
Statement: Being from a business family, Mohan was apparently convinced by his parents and other family members to join the family trade.Conclusions:(I). People should take up their family profession so that family prospers.(II). It is nesessary to keep family members happy by choosing family's business.
If only Conclusion (I) follows.
If only Conclusion (II) follows.
If either Conclusion (I) or (II) follows.
If neither Conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
If both the Conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Answer: (d) If neither Conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.Solution: Both the conclusions are not following the statement. Both steps are only suggestions, not conclusions.
Statement: When I no longer enjoy playing cricket or if I feel I am blocking a youngster's place, then only I will quit. This is the statement of the captain of country X's cricket team.Conclusions:(I). Right now the country 'X' does not have any promising youngster.(II). One who enjoys the game of cricket, has the right to be captain of the country's cricket team.
If only Conclusion (I) follows.
If only Conclusion (II) follows.
If either Conclusion (I) or (II) follows.
If neither Conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
If both the Conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Answer: (d) If neither Conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.Solution: No description.
Statement: Mr. X, an officer, is alleged to be involved in cases of corruption in office ABC, along with a group of persons.Conclusions:(I). Mr. X may be a corrupt official from office ABC.(II). Mr. X may not be involved in cases of corruption in office ABC.
If only Conclusion (I) follows.
If only Conclusion (II) follows.
If either Conclusion (I) or (II) follows.
If neither Conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
If both the Conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Answer: (c) If either Conclusion (I) or (II) follows.Solution: Mr. X either will be corrupt or honest, so only one conclusion either (I) or (II) will follow.
Statement: "No part of the education of a politician in democracy is more indispensable than the fighting of election." - A politician's statement.Conclusions:(I). A politician should be highly educated to influence people and win elections.(II). To succeed in politics, it is necessary to learn and practice the art of electioneering.
If only Conclusion (I) follows.
If only Conclusion (II) follows.
If either Conclusion (I) or (II) follows.
If neither Conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
If both the Conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Answer: (b) If only Conclusion (II) follows.Solution: It is not necessary that a politician should be highly educated to influence people and win elections. But to succeed in politics, it is necessary to learn and practice the art of electioneering.