Every man should have his identity card with him. That card should mention his blood group, complete address and telephone number for contact, in case, some serious accident takes place.

When the seriously injured person is helpless to tell his blood group, this information would suffice to indicate the required blood group.

Blood cannot be transfused until its group is mentioned in the card.

The police needs this information especially when the accident is fatal.

In case of emergency, he may forget his address and may need the card to contact his house.

None is supposed to forget his phone number under any circumstances.

When the seriously injured person is helpless to tell his blood group, this information would suffice to indicate the required blood group.

237 + Mcqs in Statement And Conclusion in Logical and Verbal Reasoning Page 1 McqOptions

1.	Every man should have his identity card with him. That card should mention his blood group, complete address and telephone number for contact, in case, some serious accident takes place.
A.	Blood cannot be transfused until its group is mentioned in the card.
B.	The police needs this information especially when the accident is fatal.
C.	In case of emergency, he may forget his address and may need the card to contact his house.
D.	None is supposed to forget his phone number under any circumstances.
E.	When the seriously injured person is helpless to tell his blood group, this information would suffice to indicate the required blood group.
Answer» E. When the seriously injured person is helpless to tell his blood group, this information would suffice to indicate the required blood group.

Discussion

2.	Statements: The Government run company had asked its employees to declare their income and assets but it has been strongly resisted by employees union and no employee is going to declare his income.Conclusions: The employees of this company do not seem to have any additional undisclosed income besides their salary. The employees union wants all senior officers to declare their income first.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

3.	Statements: In Japan, the incidence of stomach cancer is very high, while that of bowel cancer is very low. But Japanese immigrate to Hawaii, this is reversed - the rate of bowel cancer increases but the rate of stomach cancer is reduced in the next generation. All this is related to nutrition - the diets of Japanese in Hawaii are different than those in Japan.Conclusions: The same diet as in Hawaii should be propagated in Japan also. Bowel cancer is less severe than stomach cancer.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

4.	Statements: People who speak too much against dowry are those who had taken it themselves.Conclusions: It is easier said than done. People have double standards.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» F.

Discussion

5.	Statements: The XYZ Medical College has started a cell which will conduct counselling workshops in the field of stress management to patients and general public.Conclusions: The hospital has needed resources to start such activity. Patients and general public feel a need to have such cell in the hospital.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» F.

Discussion

6.	Statements: The eligibility for admission to the course is minimum second class Master's degree. However, the candidates who have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree can also apply.Conclusions: All candidates who have yet to get their Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates. All candidates having obtained second class Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

7.	Statements: About 50 per cent of the animal by-products - hair, skin, horns etc. is edible protein. American chemists have developed a method of isolating 45 per cent of this protein. They used an enzyme developed in Japan to break down soya protein.Conclusions: Americans have not been able to develop enzymes. Animal by-products protein has the same composition as soya protein.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

8.	Statements: Although the education system has progressed from the point of view of the number of schools, most of them are ill-equipped and have not achieved excellence in imparting education.Conclusions: In future, we should provide good teachers and equipment to these schools. We need not open any more schools in the future.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows

Discussion

9.	Statements: Video libraries are flourishing very much these days.Conclusions: People in general have got a video craze. It is much cheaper to see as many movies as one likes on videos rather than going to the cinema hall.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» F.

Discussion

10.	Statements: The Bank of England's move to auction 25 metric tons of gold drew plenty of bidders looking for a bargain, but was criticised by major gold producers worldwide.Conclusions: The Bank of England should not auction gold which it possesses to keep steady international prices of gold. Bidders should quote higher gold prices to retain present value of gold in the international markets.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

11.	Statements: Women's organisations in India have welcomed the amendment of the Industrial Employment Rules 1946 to curb sexual harassment at the work place.Conclusions: Sexual harassment of women at work place is more prevalent in India as compared to other developed countries. Many organisations in India will stop recruiting women to avoid such problems.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

12.	Statements: The old order changed yielding place to new.Conclusions: Change is the law of nature. Discard old ideas because they are old.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows

Discussion

13.	Statements: Our securities investments carry market risk. Consult your investment advisor or agent before investing.Conclusions: One should not invest in securities. The investment advisor calculates the market risk with certainty.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» C. Either I or II follows

Discussion

14.	Statements: In India, more emphasis should be placed on areas such as agriculture, engineering and technology instead of basic and pure sciences.Conclusions: India has achieved sufficient progress in basic and pure sciences. In the past, the productivity factor in our economy was neglected.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» C. Either I or II follows

Discussion

15.	Statements: Wind is an inexhaustible source of energy and an aerogenerator can convert it into electricity. Though not much has been done in this field, the survey shows that there is vast potential for developing wind as alternative source of energy.Conclusions: Energy by wind is comparatively newly emerging field. The energy crisis can be dealt by exploring more in the field of aero-generation.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» F.

Discussion

16.	Statements: The interview panel may select a candidate who neither possesses the desired qualifications nor the values and attributes.Conclusions: The inclusion of specialists on the interview panel does not guarantee that the selection will be proper. The interview test has certain limitations in the matter of selection of candidates.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» F.

Discussion

17.	Statements: Leaders, who raise much hue and cry about the use of Hindi, generally send their children to English medium schools.Conclusions: India lacks good Hindi medium schools. There is a world of difference between preaching and practising.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» D. Neither I nor II follows

Discussion

18.	Statements: Population increase coupled with depleting resources is going to be the scenario of many developing countries in days to come.Conclusions: The population of developing countries will not continue to increase in future. It will be very difficult for the governments of developing countries to provide its people decent quality of life.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» C. Either I or II follows

Discussion

19.	Statements: The average number of persons per household is 5 in urban areas whereas it is 7 in rural areas. The national average is 6.Conclusions: The population per unit area in the rural areas is higher than in the urban areas. More persons live in the same household in the rural areas as compared to those in the urban areas.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» C. Either I or II follows

Discussion

20.	Statements: Quality has a price tag. India is allocating lots of funds to education.Conclusions: Quality of education in India would improve soon. Funding alone can enhance quality of education.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows

Discussion

21.	Statements: The Minister questioned the utility of the space research programme and suggested its replacement by other areas of felt national needs.Conclusions: Exploring the space does not contribute to critical national needs. Research should be oriented to national needs.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» F.

Discussion

22.	Statements: We should inform all our officers not to read newspapers during office hours - Chief Manager tells. Chief Administrator.Conclusions: Reading newspapers during office hours is desirable. Office efficiency will not increase by stopping this.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

23.	Statements: Any student who does not behave properly while in the school brings bad name to himself and also for the school.Conclusions: Such student should be removed from the school. Stricter discipline does not improve behaviour of the students.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

24.	Statements: Applications of applicants who do no fulfil eligibility criteria and/or who do not submit applications before last date will be summarily rejected and will not be called for the written test.Conclusions: Those who are called for the written test are those who fulfil eligibility criteria and have submitted their applications before last date. Written test will be held only after scrutiny of applications.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» F.

Discussion

25.	Statements: In a highly centralised power structure, in which even senior cabinet ministers are prepared to reduce themselves to pathetic countries or yesmen airing views that are primarily intended to anticipate or reflect the Prime Minister's own performances, there can be no place for any consensus that is quite different from real or contrived unanimity of opinion, expressed through a well orchestrated endorsement of the leader's actions.Conclusions: The Ministers play safe by not giving anti-government views. The Prime Minister does not encourage his colleagues to render their own views.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows

Discussion

26.	Statements: The 'Official Secrets Act' (OSA) enacted by the ABC government during the war seems to be one of the major source of corruption in the country X.Conclusions: The OSA has to be abolished immediately to put an end to the corruption in the country X. The ABC government had an intention of encouraging corruption in the government offices.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows

Discussion

27.	Statements: Government has spoiled many top ranking financial institutions by appointing bureaucrats as Directors of these institutions.Conclusions: Government should appoint Directors of the financial institutes taking into consideration the expertise of the person in the area of finance. The Director of the financial institute should have expertise commensurate with the financial work carried out by the institute.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» F.

Discussion

28.	Statements: Vegetable prices are soaring in the market.Conclusions: Vegetables are becoming a rare commodity. People cannot eat vegetables.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

29.	Statements: Industrial Revolution which first of all started in Europe has brought about modern age.Conclusions: Disparity between rich and poor results in revolution. Revolution overhauls society.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» C. Either I or II follows

Discussion

30.	Statements: India's economy is depending mainly on forests.Conclusions: Trees should be preserved to improve Indian economy. India wants only maintenance of forests to improve economic conditions.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows

Discussion

31.	Statements: A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.Conclusions: We should be content with what we have. We should not crave for what is not.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» F.

Discussion

32.	Statements: A neurotic is a non-stupid person who behaves stupidly.Conclusions: Neuroticism and stupidity go hand in hand. Normal persons behave intelligently.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows

Discussion

33.	Statements: The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.Conclusions: Your life will be dull if you don't face a problem. To escape from problems, you should always have some solutions with you.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

34.	Statements: The President of XYZ Party indicated that 25 independent Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) are seriously considering various options of joining some political party. But in any case all of them collectively will join one party only.Conclusions: The 25 independent MLAs will join XYZ party in a short period of time. The 25 independent MLAs will join some other political party in a short period of time.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» D. Neither I nor II follows

Discussion

35.	Statements: The standard of education in private schools is much better than Municipal and Zila Parishad-run schools.Conclusions: The Municipal and Zila Pariskad should make serious efforts to improve standard of their schools. All Municipal and Zila Parishad schools should be closed immediately.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows

Discussion

36.	Statements: The T.V. programmes, telecast specially for women are packed with a variety of recipes and household hints. A major portion of magazines for women also contains the items mentioned above.Conclusions: Women are not interested in other things. An average woman's primary interest lies in home and specially in the kitchen.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» C. Either I or II follows

Discussion

37.	Statements: Company X has marketed the product. Go ahead; purchase it if price and quality are your considerations.Conclusions: The product must be good in quality. The price of the product must be reasonable.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» F.

Discussion

38.	Statements: My first and foremost task is to beautify this city - if city X and Y can do it - why can't we do it. - Statement of Municipal Commissioner of city Z after taking over charge.Conclusions: The people of city Z are not aware about the present state of ugliness of their city. The present Commissioner has worked in city X and Y and has good experience of beautifying cities.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

39.	Statements: A large majority of the work force in India is unorganised. Most of them earn either the minimum or uncertain wages while others are engaged in sundry jobs.Conclusions: The workers in the organised sector get better facilities and stay longer in their jobs. Some workers in the unorganised sector of the work force have a regular and fixed income.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» C. Either I or II follows

Discussion

40.	Statements: He stressed the need to stop the present examination system and its replacement by other methods which would measure the real merit of the students.Conclusions: Examinations should be abolished. The present examination system does not measure the real merit of the students.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» C. Either I or II follows

Discussion

41.	Statements: The commissioner of police has appealed people not to put up banners which obstruct pedestrian or motor traffic.Conclusions: Some of the people may respond and will not put up such banners. Policemen will have to keep a watchful eye on the new banners which are being put up on the roads.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows

Discussion

42.	Statements: In a one day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.Conclusions: 80% of the team consists of spinners. The opening batsmen were spinners.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

43.	Statements: Nation X faced growing international opposition for its decision to explode eight nuclear weapons at its test site.Conclusions: The citizens of the nation favoured the decision. Some powerful countries do not want other nations to become as powerful as they are.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

44.	Statements: Adversity makes a man wise.Conclusions: The poor are wise. Man learns from bitter experience.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» C. Either I or II follows

Discussion

45.	Statements: America's defence secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan.Conclusions: Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms. It would ensure peace in the region.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

46.	Statements: All those political prisoners were released on bail who had gone to jail for reasons other than political dharnas. Bail was not granted to persons involved in murders.Conclusions: No political - prisoner had committed murder. Some politicians were not arrested.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows

Discussion

47.	Statements: Players who break various records in a fair way get special prizes. Player X broke the world record but was found to be under the influence of a prohibited drug.Conclusions: X will get the special prize. X will not get the special prize.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» C. Either I or II follows

Discussion

48.	Statements: Although we have rating agencies like Crisil, ICRA, there is demand to have a separate rating agency for IT companies to protect investors.Conclusions: Assessment of financial worth of IT companies calls for separate set of skills, insight and competencies. Now the investors investing in IT companies will get protection of their investment.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows

Discussion

49.	Statements: The best evidence of India's glorious past is the growing popularity of Ayurvedic medicines in the West.Conclusions: Ayurvedic medicines are not popular in India. Allopathic medicines are more popular in India.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

50.	Statements: For over three decades Company X has been totally involved in energy conservation, its efficient use and management.Conclusions: The Company has yet to learn and acquire basic things in this area. It is dedication that is more important than knowledge and expertise.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Either I or II follows
D.	Neither I nor II follows
E.	Both I and II follow
Answer» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Logical and Verbal Reasoning.

Every man should have his identity card with him. That card should mention his blood group, complete address and telephone number for contact, in case, some serious accident takes place.

Statements: People who speak too much against dowry are those who had taken it themselves.Conclusions: It is easier said than done. People have double standards.

Statements: Video libraries are flourishing very much these days.Conclusions: People in general have got a video craze. It is much cheaper to see as many movies as one likes on videos rather than going to the cinema hall.

Statements: The old order changed yielding place to new.Conclusions: Change is the law of nature. Discard old ideas because they are old.

Statements: Our securities investments carry market risk. Consult your investment advisor or agent before investing.Conclusions: One should not invest in securities. The investment advisor calculates the market risk with certainty.

Statements: In India, more emphasis should be placed on areas such as agriculture, engineering and technology instead of basic and pure sciences.Conclusions: India has achieved sufficient progress in basic and pure sciences. In the past, the productivity factor in our economy was neglected.

Statements: Leaders, who raise much hue and cry about the use of Hindi, generally send their children to English medium schools.Conclusions: India lacks good Hindi medium schools. There is a world of difference between preaching and practising.

Statements: Quality has a price tag. India is allocating lots of funds to education.Conclusions: Quality of education in India would improve soon. Funding alone can enhance quality of education.

Statements: The Minister questioned the utility of the space research programme and suggested its replacement by other areas of felt national needs.Conclusions: Exploring the space does not contribute to critical national needs. Research should be oriented to national needs.

Statements: We should inform all our officers not to read newspapers during office hours - Chief Manager tells. Chief Administrator.Conclusions: Reading newspapers during office hours is desirable. Office efficiency will not increase by stopping this.

Statements: Any student who does not behave properly while in the school brings bad name to himself and also for the school.Conclusions: Such student should be removed from the school. Stricter discipline does not improve behaviour of the students.

Statements: Vegetable prices are soaring in the market.Conclusions: Vegetables are becoming a rare commodity. People cannot eat vegetables.

Statements: Industrial Revolution which first of all started in Europe has brought about modern age.Conclusions: Disparity between rich and poor results in revolution. Revolution overhauls society.

Statements: India's economy is depending mainly on forests.Conclusions: Trees should be preserved to improve Indian economy. India wants only maintenance of forests to improve economic conditions.

Statements: A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.Conclusions: We should be content with what we have. We should not crave for what is not.

Statements: A neurotic is a non-stupid person who behaves stupidly.Conclusions: Neuroticism and stupidity go hand in hand. Normal persons behave intelligently.

Statements: The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.Conclusions: Your life will be dull if you don't face a problem. To escape from problems, you should always have some solutions with you.

Statements: The standard of education in private schools is much better than Municipal and Zila Parishad-run schools.Conclusions: The Municipal and Zila Pariskad should make serious efforts to improve standard of their schools. All Municipal and Zila Parishad schools should be closed immediately.

Statements: Company X has marketed the product. Go ahead; purchase it if price and quality are your considerations.Conclusions: The product must be good in quality. The price of the product must be reasonable.

Statements: He stressed the need to stop the present examination system and its replacement by other methods which would measure the real merit of the students.Conclusions: Examinations should be abolished. The present examination system does not measure the real merit of the students.

Statements: In a one day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.Conclusions: 80% of the team consists of spinners. The opening batsmen were spinners.

Statements: Nation X faced growing international opposition for its decision to explode eight nuclear weapons at its test site.Conclusions: The citizens of the nation favoured the decision. Some powerful countries do not want other nations to become as powerful as they are.

Statements: Adversity makes a man wise.Conclusions: The poor are wise. Man learns from bitter experience.

Statements: America's defence secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan.Conclusions: Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms. It would ensure peace in the region.

Statements: All those political prisoners were released on bail who had gone to jail for reasons other than political dharnas. Bail was not granted to persons involved in murders.Conclusions: No political - prisoner had committed murder. Some politicians were not arrested.

Statements: Players who break various records in a fair way get special prizes. Player X broke the world record but was found to be under the influence of a prohibited drug.Conclusions: X will get the special prize. X will not get the special prize.

Statements: The best evidence of India's glorious past is the growing popularity of Ayurvedic medicines in the West.Conclusions: Ayurvedic medicines are not popular in India. Allopathic medicines are more popular in India.

Statements: For over three decades Company X has been totally involved in energy conservation, its efficient use and management.Conclusions: The Company has yet to learn and acquire basic things in this area. It is dedication that is more important than knowledge and expertise.