237 + Mcqs in Statement And Conclusion in Logical and Verbal Reasoning Page 2 McqOptions

51.	Statements: Water supply in wards A and B of the city will be affected by about 50% on Friday because repairing work of the main lines is to be carried out.Conclusions: The residents in these wards should economise on water on Friday. The residents in these wards should store some water on the previous day.
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

52.	Statements: After this amendment to the Constitution, no child below the age of 14 years will be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment.Conclusions: Before this amendment, children below 14 years were employed to work in factory or mine. The employers must now abide by this amendment to the Constitution.
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

53.	Statements: Death keeps no calendar.Conclusions: Man must die one day. Death can come at any 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» F.

Discussion

54.	Statements: Jade plant has thick leaves and it requires little water.Conclusions: All plants with thick leaves require little water. Jade plants may be grown in places where water is not in abundance.
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

55.	Statements: Parents are prepared to pay any price for an elite education to their children.Conclusions: All parents these days are very well off. Parents have an obsessive passion for a perfect development of their children through good schooling.
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

56.	Statements: The serious accident in which a person was run down by a car yesterday had again focused attention on the most unsatisfactory state of roads.Conclusions: The accident that occurred was fatal. Several accidents have so far taken place because of unsatisfactory state of 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» F.

Discussion

57.	Statements: In case of outstanding candidates, the condition of previous experience of social work may be waived by the admission committee for M.A. (Social work).Conclusions: Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will have previous experience of social work. Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will not have previous experience of social work.
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

58.	Statements: A Corporate General Manager asked four managers to either submit their resignations by the next day or face termination orders from service. Three of them had submitted their resignations by that evening.Conclusions: The next day, the remaining manager would also resign. The General Manager would terminate his services the next day.
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

59.	Statements: Modern man influences his destiny by the choice he makes unlike in the past.Conclusions: Earlier there were fewer options available to man. There was no desire in the past to influence the destiny.
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

60.	Statements: Use "Kraft" colours. They add colour to our life. - An advertisement.Conclusions: Catchy slogans do not attract people. People like dark colours.
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

61.	Statements: It has been decided by the Government to withdraw 33% of the subsidy on cooking gas from the beginning of next month. - A spokesman of the Government.Conclusions: People now no more desire or need such subsidy from Government as they can afford increased price of the cooking gas. The price of the cooking gas will increase at least by 33% from the next month.
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

62.	Statements: It is almost impossible to survive and prosper in this world without sacrificing ethics and morality.Conclusions: World appreciates some concepts but may not uphold it. Concept of ethics and morality are not practicable in 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

63.	Statements: A man must be wise to be a good wrangler. Good wranglers are talkative and boring.Conclusions: All the wise persons are boring. All the wise persons are good wranglers.
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

64.	Statements: Monitoring has become an integral part in the planning of social development programmes. It is recommended that Management Information System be developed for all programmes. This is likely to give a feedback on the performance of the functionaries and the efficacy with which services are being delivered.Conclusions: All the social development programmes should be evaluated. There is a need to monitor the performance of workers.
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

65.	Statements: Any young man, who makes dowry as a condition for marriage, discredits himself and dishonours womanhood.Conclusions: Those who take dowry in marriage should be condemned by society. Those who do not take dowry in marriage respect womanhood.
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

66.	Statements: I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.Conclusions: Writer's knowledge is very poor. The world of knowledge is too vast to be explored by a single person.
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

67.	Statements: Fortune favours the brave.Conclusions: Risks are necessary for success. Cowards die many times before their death.
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

68.	Statements: Money plays a vital role in politics.Conclusions: The poor can never become politicians. All the rich men take part in politics.
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

69.	Statements: The national norm is 100 beds per thousand populations but in this state, 150 beds per thousand are available in the hospitals.Conclusions: Our national norm is appropriate. The state's health system is taking adequate care in this regard.
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

70.	Statements: Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.Conclusions: Fashion designers do not understand the public mind very well. The public by and large is highly susceptible to novelty.
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

71.	Statements: The T.V. staff deserves an applaud for showing booth capture.Conclusions: T.V. aims at showing things in their true perspective. People involved in booth capturing have been recognised and are being tried by law.
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

72.	Statements: If all players play to their full potential, we will win the match. We have won the match.Conclusions: All players played to their full potential. Some players did not play to their full potential.
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

73.	Statements: National Aluminium Company has moved India from a position of shortage to self-sufficiency in the metal.Conclusions: Previously, India had to import aluminium. With this speed, it can soon become a foreign exchange earner.
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

74.	Statements: Until our country achieves economic equality, political freedom and democracy would be meaningless.Conclusions: Political freedom and democracy go hand in hand. Economic equality leads to real political freedom and democracy.
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

75.	Statements: "The Government will review the present policy of the diesel price in view of further spurt in the international oil prices". - A spokesman of the Government.Conclusions: The Government will increase the price of the diesel after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices. The Government will not increase the price of the diesel even after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
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

76.	Statements: The use of non-conventional sources of energy will eliminate the energy crisis in the world.Conclusions: Modern technology is gradually replacing the conventional sources of energy. The excessive exploitation of environment has led to depletion of conventional sources of energy.
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

77.	Statements: To cultivate interest in reading, the school has made it compulsory from June this year for each student to read two books per week and submit a weekly report on the books.Conclusions: Interest in reading can be created by force. Some students will eventually develop interest in reading.
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

78.	Statements: Irregularity is a cause for failure in exams. Some regular students fail in the examinations.Conclusions: All failed students are regular. All successful students are not regular.
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

79.	Statements: Today out of the world population of several thousand million, the majority of men have to live under governments which refuse them personal liberty and the right to dissent.Conclusions: People are indifferent to personal liberty and the right to dissent. People desire personal liberty and the right to dissent.
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

80.	Statements: No country is absolutely self-dependent these days.Conclusions: It is impossible to grow and produce all that a country needs. Countrymen in general have become lazy.
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

81.	Statements: Recent trends also indicate that the number of child migrants in large cities is increasing. These children leave their families to join the ranks of urban poor doing odd jobs in markets, workshops, hotels or in service sectors.Conclusions: Migration to big cities should be checked. The plight of poor children should be thoroughly studied.
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

82.	Statements: This world is neither good nor evil; each man manufactures a world for himself.Conclusions: Some people find this world quite good. Some people find this world quite bad.
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

83.	Statements: Only good singers are invited in the conference. No one without sweet voice is a good singer.Conclusions: All invited singers in the conference have sweet voice. Those singers who do not have sweet voice are not invited in the conference.
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

84.	Statements: In a recent survey report, it has been stated that those who undertake physical exercise for at least half an hour a day are less prone to have any heart ailments.Conclusions: Moderate level of physical exercise is necessary for leading a healthy life. All people who do desk-bound jobs definitely suffer from heart ailments.
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

85.	Statements: Company X has a record of manufacturing cameras of quality and the latest design so that you do not spoil even a single shot irrespective of the weather conditions.Conclusions: No other company except X is reputed in the camera industry. Anyone can take an acceptable shot with camera X.
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

86.	Statements: Double your money in five months - An advertisement.Conclusions: The assurance is not genuine. People want their money to grow.
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

87.	Statements: Prime age school-going children in urban India have now become avid as well as more regular viewers of television, even in households without a TV. As a result there has been an alarming decline in the extent of readership of newspapers.Conclusions: Method of increasing the readership of newspapers should be devised. A team of experts should be sent to other countries to study the impact of TV. on the readership of newspapers.
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

88.	Statements: From the next academic year, students will have the option of dropping Mathematics and Science for their school leaving certificate examination.Conclusions: Students who are weak in Science and Mathematics will be admitted. Earlier students did not have the choice of continuing their education without taking these subjects.
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

89.	Statements: The Government of country X has recently announced several concessions and offered attractive package tours for foreign visitors.Conclusions: Now, more number of foreign tourists will visit the country. The Government of country X seems to be serious in attracting tourists.
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

90.	Statements: The Cabinet of State X took certain steps to tackle the milk glut in the state as the cooperatives and government dairies failed to use the available milk. - A news report.Conclusions: The milk production of State X is more than its need. The Government and co-operative dairies in State X are not equipped in terms of resources and technology to handle such excess milk.
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

91.	Statements: The manager humiliated Sachin in the presence of his colleagues.Conclusions: The manager did not like Sachin. Sachin was not popular with his colleagues.
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

92.	Statements: The Prime Minister emphatically stated that his government will make every possible effort for the upliftment of poor farmers and farmhands.Conclusions: Except poor farmers and farmhands, all others have got benefits of fruits of development. No serious efforts have been made in the past for upliftment of any section of the 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» E. Both I and II follow

Discussion

93.	Statements: The percentage of the national income shared by the top 10 per cent of households in India is 35.Conclusions: When an economy grows fast, concentration of wealth in certain pockets of population takes place. The national income is unevenly distributed 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» C. Either I or II follows

Discussion

94.	Statements: This book 'Z' is the only book which focuses its attention to the problem of poverty in India between 1950 and 1980.Conclusions: There was no question of poverty before 1950. No other book deals with poverty in India during 1950 to 1980.
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

95.	Statements: All the organised persons find time for rest. Sunita, in spite of her very busy schedule, finds time for rest.Conclusions: Sunita is an organised person. Sunita is an industrious person.
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

96.	Statements: The secret of success is constancy of purpose.Conclusions: Constant dripping wears the stone. Single-minded devotion is necessary for achieving success.
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

97.	Statements: The distance of 900 km by road between Bombay and Jafra will be reduced to 280 km by sea. This will lead to a saving of Rs. 7.92 crores per annum on fuel. Conclusions: Transportation by sea is cheaper than that by road. Fuel must be saved to the greatest extent
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

98.	Statements: Domestic demand has been increasing faster than the production of indigenous crude oil.Conclusions: Crude oil must be imported. Domestic demand should be reduced.
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

99.	Statements: Good voice is a natural gift but one has to keep practising to improve and excel well in the field of music.Conclusions: Natural gifts need nurturing and care. Even though your voice is not good, one can keep 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» B. Only conclusion II follows

Discussion

100.	Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : The secret of success is constancy of purpose.Conclusions :I. Constant dropping wears the stone.II. Single-minded devotion is necessary for achieving success.
A.	nly conclusion I follows
B.	nly conclusion II follows
C.	ither I or II follows
D.	either I nor II follows
E.	oth I and II follow
Answer» F.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Logical and Verbal Reasoning.

Statements: Death keeps no calendar.Conclusions: Man must die one day. Death can come at any time.

Statements: Jade plant has thick leaves and it requires little water.Conclusions: All plants with thick leaves require little water. Jade plants may be grown in places where water is not in abundance.

Statements: Parents are prepared to pay any price for an elite education to their children.Conclusions: All parents these days are very well off. Parents have an obsessive passion for a perfect development of their children through good schooling.

Statements: The serious accident in which a person was run down by a car yesterday had again focused attention on the most unsatisfactory state of roads.Conclusions: The accident that occurred was fatal. Several accidents have so far taken place because of unsatisfactory state of roads.

Statements: Modern man influences his destiny by the choice he makes unlike in the past.Conclusions: Earlier there were fewer options available to man. There was no desire in the past to influence the destiny.

Statements: Use "Kraft" colours. They add colour to our life. - An advertisement.Conclusions: Catchy slogans do not attract people. People like dark colours.

Statements: It is almost impossible to survive and prosper in this world without sacrificing ethics and morality.Conclusions: World appreciates some concepts but may not uphold it. Concept of ethics and morality are not practicable in life.

Statements: A man must be wise to be a good wrangler. Good wranglers are talkative and boring.Conclusions: All the wise persons are boring. All the wise persons are good wranglers.

Statements: Any young man, who makes dowry as a condition for marriage, discredits himself and dishonours womanhood.Conclusions: Those who take dowry in marriage should be condemned by society. Those who do not take dowry in marriage respect womanhood.

Statements: I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.Conclusions: Writer's knowledge is very poor. The world of knowledge is too vast to be explored by a single person.

Statements: Fortune favours the brave.Conclusions: Risks are necessary for success. Cowards die many times before their death.

Statements: Money plays a vital role in politics.Conclusions: The poor can never become politicians. All the rich men take part in politics.

Statements: The national norm is 100 beds per thousand populations but in this state, 150 beds per thousand are available in the hospitals.Conclusions: Our national norm is appropriate. The state's health system is taking adequate care in this regard.

Statements: Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.Conclusions: Fashion designers do not understand the public mind very well. The public by and large is highly susceptible to novelty.

Statements: The T.V. staff deserves an applaud for showing booth capture.Conclusions: T.V. aims at showing things in their true perspective. People involved in booth capturing have been recognised and are being tried by law.

Statements: If all players play to their full potential, we will win the match. We have won the match.Conclusions: All players played to their full potential. Some players did not play to their full potential.

Statements: National Aluminium Company has moved India from a position of shortage to self-sufficiency in the metal.Conclusions: Previously, India had to import aluminium. With this speed, it can soon become a foreign exchange earner.

Statements: Until our country achieves economic equality, political freedom and democracy would be meaningless.Conclusions: Political freedom and democracy go hand in hand. Economic equality leads to real political freedom and democracy.

Statements: The use of non-conventional sources of energy will eliminate the energy crisis in the world.Conclusions: Modern technology is gradually replacing the conventional sources of energy. The excessive exploitation of environment has led to depletion of conventional sources of energy.

Statements: Irregularity is a cause for failure in exams. Some regular students fail in the examinations.Conclusions: All failed students are regular. All successful students are not regular.

Statements: No country is absolutely self-dependent these days.Conclusions: It is impossible to grow and produce all that a country needs. Countrymen in general have become lazy.

Statements: This world is neither good nor evil; each man manufactures a world for himself.Conclusions: Some people find this world quite good. Some people find this world quite bad.

Statements: Only good singers are invited in the conference. No one without sweet voice is a good singer.Conclusions: All invited singers in the conference have sweet voice. Those singers who do not have sweet voice are not invited in the conference.

Statements: Company X has a record of manufacturing cameras of quality and the latest design so that you do not spoil even a single shot irrespective of the weather conditions.Conclusions: No other company except X is reputed in the camera industry. Anyone can take an acceptable shot with camera X.

Statements: Double your money in five months - An advertisement.Conclusions: The assurance is not genuine. People want their money to grow.

Statements: The Government of country X has recently announced several concessions and offered attractive package tours for foreign visitors.Conclusions: Now, more number of foreign tourists will visit the country. The Government of country X seems to be serious in attracting tourists.

Statements: The manager humiliated Sachin in the presence of his colleagues.Conclusions: The manager did not like Sachin. Sachin was not popular with his colleagues.

Statements: The percentage of the national income shared by the top 10 per cent of households in India is 35.Conclusions: When an economy grows fast, concentration of wealth in certain pockets of population takes place. The national income is unevenly distributed in India.

Statements: This book 'Z' is the only book which focuses its attention to the problem of poverty in India between 1950 and 1980.Conclusions: There was no question of poverty before 1950. No other book deals with poverty in India during 1950 to 1980.

Statements: All the organised persons find time for rest. Sunita, in spite of her very busy schedule, finds time for rest.Conclusions: Sunita is an organised person. Sunita is an industrious person.

Statements: The secret of success is constancy of purpose.Conclusions: Constant dripping wears the stone. Single-minded devotion is necessary for achieving success.

Statements: The distance of 900 km by road between Bombay and Jafra will be reduced to 280 km by sea. This will lead to a saving of Rs. 7.92 crores per annum on fuel. Conclusions: Transportation by sea is cheaper than that by road. Fuel must be saved to the greatest extent

Statements: Domestic demand has been increasing faster than the production of indigenous crude oil.Conclusions: Crude oil must be imported. Domestic demand should be reduced.

Statements: Good voice is a natural gift but one has to keep practising to improve and excel well in the field of music.Conclusions: Natural gifts need nurturing and care. Even though your voice is not good, one can keep practising.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statements : The secret of success is constancy of purpose.Conclusions :I. Constant dropping wears the stone.II. Single-minded devotion is necessary for achieving success.