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101.

Statement:
Mr X is planning to transform the old sweet shop into a fast-food joint.
Conclusions :
I. Fast food is mush more in demand than sweets.
II. Diabetes is on the rise.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if only conclusion II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» B. if only conclusion II follows
Discussion
102.

Statement:
The American presidential election matters not just to the Americans but to the entire world.
Conclusions :
I. The world affairs are highly influenced by the policy of the power-bearers in the US.
II. It is the American President who delivers justice to the entire world.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» B. if only conclusion II follows
Discussion
103.

Statement:
Bank strikes have become endemic and ad nauseam have been narrated the hardships and inconvenience caused to the public and the business community.
Conclusions :
I. Bank employees are not getting proper salaries.
II. Bank come under Essential Services.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» C. if either I or II follows
Discussion
104.

Statement:
''While there is no harm in providing safetybelt for international players, we need to pay more to our first-class players, especially as most of them are without jobs.''- Statement made by BCCI treasurer
Conclusions :
I. Senior players already get huge amounts and giving them more makes little sense.
II. All first-class players need more motivation than that needed by international players.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» E. if both I and II follow
Discussion
105.

Statement:
''Every Indian has to be a part of the global war on terrorism. We must, and we will, stamp out this evil from our land, and from the would .'' -PM of India
Conclusions :
I. People's participation will certainly reduce the menace of terrorism.
II. The PM of India is concerned with the problem of terrorism.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» C. if either I or II follows
Discussion
106.

Statement:
In a non-immunised child if the body loses the war against the polio virus, it is carried by the blood to the nervous system and when the nervous system loses the war against the polio virus, the nerves which control the muscles are destroyed and this makes the child paralysed.
Conclusions :
I. Immunisation programmers with a strong will power is likely to reduce the polio cases in the world .
II. In a non-immunised child, there are no antibodies present to restrict the virus attack on the internal part of the body.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» B. if only conclusion II follows
Discussion
107.

Statement:
Concerned over the slow progress of the Rs 54,000-crore National Highway Development project, the government is considering levying an additional cess on petrol and diesel to mop up about Rs 2000 crore annually for developing road infrastructure.
Conclusions :
I. Additional amount gained through levy annually will be helpful in boosting industrial growth.
II. The National Highway Development Project is facing financial constraints.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» B. if only conclusion II follows
Discussion
108.

Statement:
The government will hike royalty on crude oil and grant exemption in excise duty to North-East petroleum production.
Conclusions :
I. There will be an additional burden on the national exchequer.
II. There is intense competition for petroleum production in the North-East.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» B. if only conclusion II follows
Discussion
109.

Statement:
'No aspect of cricket is more indispensable than good fielding.'
___A captain's statement.
Conclusions :
I. To win a cricket match, it is necessary to learn and practise the art of good fielding .
II. Good fielding is enough to win a cricket match.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» B. if only conclusion II follows
Discussion
110.

Statement:
We have decided to improve the 'Newswatch Section' of our monthly magazine and at the same time switch over to the modern method of printing from the conventional one as a result of which our magazine will improve both in quality and economy.--- Director of ABC Magazine.
Conclusions :
I. The magazine of ABC company may compete with the market norms in quality and cost factors.
II. It will challenge the existence of all other magazines.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» B. if only conclusion II follows
Discussion
111.

Statement:
The Government has cut the interest rate on the General Provident Fund (GPF) and Special Deposit Scheme (SDS) from 9.5 to 9 per cent. At the same time it has also reduced the interest on loans to government employees by half a per cent.
Conclusions :
I. Now cheaper funds will be available from the Centre's coffers from those planing to construct or purchase a house or buy a vehicle or computer.
II. The government employee will not be ready to invest their money into the scheme.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» B. if only conclusion II follows
Discussion
112.

Statement:
Humans cannot live without atmosphere and moon is without atmosphere.
Conclusions :
I. Humans cannot live on the moon.
II. Earth must have an atmosphere.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» B. if only conclusion II follows
Discussion
113.

Statement
Vegetable prices are soaring in the market.
Conclusions
I. Vegetables are becoming a rare commodity.
II. People can not eat vegetables.

A. if Conclusion I follows
B. if Conclusion II follows
C. if either Conclusion I or II follows
D. if neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Answer» E.
Discussion
114.

Statement
A friend in need is friend indeed.
Conclusions
I. All are friends in good times
II. Enemies in bad times are not friends.

A. if Conclusion I follows
B. if Conclusion II follows
C. if either Conclusion I or II follows
D. if neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Answer» E.
Discussion
115.

Statement
Quality has a price tag. India is allocating lots of found to education.
Conclusions
I. Quality of education in India would improve soon.
II. Funding alone can enhance quality of education.

A. if Conclusion I follows
B. if Conclusion II follows
C. if either Conclusion I or II follows
D. if neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Answer» B. if Conclusion II follows
Discussion
116.

Statement
Prostitution is also one of the main reason of AIDS.
Conclusions
I. AIDS is an incurable disease.
II. AIDS cannot be completely controlled by banning prostitution only.

A. If only conclusion I follows
B. If only conclusion II follows
C. If either I or II follows
D. If neither I nor II follows
Answer» C. If either I or II follows
Discussion
117.

Statement
Sealed tenders are invited from competent contractors experienced in executing construction jobs.
Conclusions
I. Tenders are invited only from experienced contractors.
II. It is difficult to find competent tenders in construction jobs.

A. If only Conclusion I follows
B. If only Conclusion II follows
C. If either I or II follows
D. If neither I nor II follows
Answer» B. If only Conclusion II follows
Discussion
118.

Statement:
Governor of Reaserve Bank of India has slashed the cash reserve ration (CRR) by a massive 200 basis points form 7.50 per cent to 5.50 per cent.
Conclusions :
I. This measure will Kickstart the sluggish economy.
II. The lendable resources of the banking sector will increase to some extent.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» C. if either I or II follows
Discussion
119.

Statement:
In order to bring about a major growth in commercial transactions with India and encourage bilateral trade relations, Thaksin Shinwatra, the PM of Thailand , has announced a bilateral treaty related to the multipurpose projects.
Conclusions :
I. The volume of trade between India and Thailand is likely to increase next year.
II. It is the need of every country to sign an MoU with another country to boost bilateral trade .

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» B. if only conclusion II follows
Discussion
120.

Statement:
CM of state X has inaugurated National Steel Institute, an institution which will carry out training and research to help the steel industry face international competition.
Conclusions :
I. To face international competition it is imperative to get new techniques as well as advance training.
II. The institute would help steel industry professionals develop new techniques to make the industry produce quality products and compete in international market.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» C. if either I or II follows
Discussion
121.

Statement:
All reports including post-mortem, videograph and magisterial inquiry reports must be sent within two months of incidents such as custodial deaths or custodial rapes.- An instruction to the state government by the Chairman of National human Rights Commission.
Conclusions :
I. The Chairman believes in speedy justice.
II. A delay in such cases may lead to tampering with evidence.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» C. if either I or II follows
Discussion
122.

Statement:
A woman 's biological clock starts ticking in her late 20s, not her mid-30s, and male fertility also begins to wane by late 30s.- A report of a doctor
Conclusions :
I. Older couples will not be able to conceive.
II. Men and women suffer from diminishing ability to procreate.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» C. if either I or II follows
Discussion
123.

Statement:
There is no person who does not possess some virtue, and no person who is entirely free from evil.
Conclusions :
I. Man is fraught with either virtue or evil.
II. Good and evil points are both present in all of us .

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» C. if either I or II follows
Discussion
124.

Statement:
Smoking cannabis, a drug made from hemp plant, causes illness similar to smoking cigarettes, such as heart disease and cancer, but is far more dangerous than tobacco for mental health.
Conclusions :
I. Increase in cannabis smoking could lead to a surge in mental illness.
II. Cannabis has effected on the body equal to that of cigarettes and worse on the mind.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» B. if only conclusion II follows
Discussion
125.

Statement:
The oil marketing companies have already decided to defer the fortnightly revision of petrol and diesel prices in view of volatility in world markets.
Conclusions :
I. Increase in diesel price may have a cascading effect on the entire gamut of products and services.
II. The companies are worried that a sudden spurt in international prices of the diesel may upset earlier calculation over the next few weeks.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» C. if either I or II follows
Discussion
126.

Statement:
'' Samples of rare species would be cryopreserved at the lab in India.'' --- An officer of central Zoo Authority
Conclusions :
I. The Indian laboratory is equipped with the basic requirements with the help of which samples of sperm ova and blood can be preserved.
II. If in near future any species becomes extinct, it is likely they can be cloned from the preserved samples.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» C. if either I or II follows
Discussion
127.

Statement:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the bank rate (the rate which is also an indicative rate for the banking system) by 25 basis points reducing it to six per cent.
Conclusions :
I. Banks are likely to resort to further cuts in the lending and deposit rates .
II. The move of the RBI is an indication of a strong bias towards soft interest rate regime .

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» B. if only conclusion II follows
Discussion
128.

Statement:
It rains when it rains; it does not depend upon whether the day is sunny or not. It has rained today.
Conclusions :
I. The day is sunny
II. The day is not sunny.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» D. if neither I nor II follows, and
Discussion
129.

Statement:
He is a member of the jury which help Ashok guilty.
Conclusions :
I. He held Ashok guilty.
II. The convict is innocent.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» E. if both I and II follow
Discussion
130.

Statement:
No work of Plato is of small literary value.
Conclusions :
I. Kritiat is of small literary value and thus it cannot be the work of Plato.
II. Kritiat can be one of the works of Plato.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» B. if only conclusion II follows
Discussion
131.

Statement:
Methylated spirit contains methyl alcohol, which is poisonous.
Conclusions :
I. Ethyl alcohol is beneficial.
II. Methylated spirit is poisonous.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» C. if either I or II follows
Discussion
132.

Statement:
As computers find new markets in middle-class Indian homes and the small office-home office (SOHO) segment, pirated software are invading PCs as never before.
Conclusions :
I. Big offices and rich men rarely use pirated software.
II. Original software is very costly in comparison to the pirated one.

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows, and
E. if both I and II follow
Answer» F.
Discussion
133.

One statement is given followed by two Conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly know facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions can definitely be drawn from the given statement. Indicate your answer. Most Indians are aware that they have a great heritages, but few would include science in it
Conclusion :
I. Many Indians consider science to have made Indian heritage great.
II. Many Indians are not aware that India has a great scientific heritage.

A. Only Conclusion I follows
B. Only Conclusion II follows
C. Both Conclusions I and II follow
D. Neither Conclusions I nor II follow
Answer» C. Both Conclusions I and II follow
Discussion
134.

Statement : Every school should promote partnerships that will increase parental involvement and participation for promoting the growth of children.
Conclusions I : For the growth of the children, parents should be involved in various school activities.
II : Involvement of parents in school activities has no influence on the growth of the children.

A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Both I and II follows
Answer» B. Only II follows
Discussion
135.

Statements ;
I. For protection of Indian museums Central Govt. is responsible.
II. Victoria Memorial Hall is national property.
Conclusions :
I. Indian museum is national property.
II. Historical property of nation is protected by the Central Government.

A. Only conclusion I follows.
B. Only conclusion II follows.
C. Both conclusion I and II follow.
D. None of the conclusion follows.
Answer» D. None of the conclusion follows.
Discussion
136.

Statement :
I. The principal will address the students at 10 a.m.
II. You are requested to take your seats before 10 a.m.
Assumptions ;
I. If the students is not on his seat before 10 a.m. the function will not start
II. The function will start as scheduled.

A. Assumption I is implicit.
B. Both I and II are implicit.
C. Neither I nor Ii is implicit
D. Assumption II is implicit.
Answer» E.
Discussion
137.

Statements :
1. Due to contamination of water, large number of people were admitted to hospital.
2. The Symptoms Were of typhoid.
Conclusions :
I. Contamination of water lead to typhoid.
II. Typhoid is a contagions disease.

A. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
B. Both conclusions I and II follow
C. only conclusion I follows
D. Only conclusion II follows
Answer» C. only conclusion I follows
Discussion
138.

Statement
The chief minster emphasised the point that the government will try its best of the development of farmers and rural poor.
Conclusions
I.The former government had not tried seriously for the development of these people.
II. This government will not try seriously for the development of urban poor.

A. If only Conclusion I follows
B. If only Conclusion II follows
C. If either I or II follows
D. If neither I nor II follows
Answer» E.
Discussion
139.

Statement
America's defense secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan.
Conclusions
I. Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms.
II. it would ensure peace in the region

A. If only Conclusion I follows
B. If only Conclusion II follows
C. If either I or II follows
D. If neither I nor II follows
Answer» E.
Discussion
140.

Statements :
1. The human organism grows and develops through stimulation and action.
Conclusion :
I. Inert human organism cannot grow and develop.
II. Human organisms dinst reach to stimulation and action.

A. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
B. Both conclusions I and II follow
C. Only conclusion I follows
D. Only conclusion II follows
Answer» B. Both conclusions I and II follow
Discussion
141.

Statements :
I. Regular polygon has equal sides and equal angles.
II. Square is a regular polygon.
Conclusions :
I. Squqre has equal sides.
II. Square has equal angles.

A. Conclusion I follows.
B. Conclusion II follows.
C. Neither I or nor Ii follows.
D. Conclusions I & II both follows.
Answer» E.
Discussion
142.

In each of the following question, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
(A) Autism is a developmental disability.
(R) Heridity and lower development of brain are the causes of the Autism.

A. Both (A) and (R) are false.
B. Both (A) and (R) are true.
C. (A) is true and (R) is false.
D. (A) is false and (R) is true.
Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true.
Discussion
143.

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

A. If only Conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if both the Conclusions I and II Follow
D. if neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Answer» D. if neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Discussion
144.

Statement
Workers feel highly motivated when they get sense of involvement by participating in the management of companies.
Conclusions
I. Workers should be motivated to produce more.
II. Workers should be allowed to participate in the management of companies.

A. If only Conclusion I follopws
B. if only Conclusion II follows
C. if both the Conclusions I and II follows
D. if neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Answer» C. if both the Conclusions I and II follows
Discussion
145.

Statement
Inspite of the claim of Government, of terrorism being under check, their nefarious activities still continue.
Conclusions
I. The terrorists have not come to an understanding with the Government.
II. The Government has been constantly telling a lie.

A. if only Conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion III follows
C. if either Conclusion I or II follows
D. if neither Conclusion I nor II folllows
Answer» B. if only conclusion III follows
Discussion
146.

Statement
I. Water has shape, has volume.
II. The knowledge is like water, flowed from one side to other.
Conclusions
I. The knowledge is interdisciplinary
II. The knowledge is bound within a specific area.
III. The knowledge influences the core of mental activity directly.

A. only Conclusion I follows
B. Only Conclusion II follows
C. Both Conclusions I and II follow
D. Both Conclusions I and III follow
Answer» B. Only Conclusion II follows
Discussion
147.

I. Doing well in CSAT implies doing well in PCS.
II. Good PCS result ensures that you get into one of the IAS or IPS.
III. Poor CSAT results do not get you commission into any of the civil services.

A. Doing poorly in CSAT always implies doing poorly in PCS
B. Good CSAT result ensures that one gets an commissioned into civil services
C. Commissioned to IAS or IPS may mean that one has done well in CSAT
D. Anyone getting commissioned in civil services is guaranteed to get in either IAS or IPS
Answer» E.
Discussion
148.

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

A. if Conclusion I follows
B. if Conclusion II follows
C. if either Conclusion I or II follows
D. if neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Answer» C. if either Conclusion I or II follows
Discussion
149.

Statement
Ten new TV shows started in January, 5 sitcoms, 3 drama and 2 news magazines. By April only seven of the new shows were still on, five of them being sitcoms.
Based on the above information, four conclusions, as given below, have been made. Which one of these logically follows from the information given above?

A. Only one news magazine show is still on
B. Only one of the drama show is still on
C. At least one discontinued show was a drama
D. Viewers prefer sitcoms over drama
Answer» D. Viewers prefer sitcoms over drama
Discussion
150.

Statement: Philanthropies with their human compassion and zeal to help the needy have contributed to human welfare in every society.
Conclusions:
I. Rich persons are philanthropies
II. Poor people cannot act as philanthropies.

A. Only I is implicit in the statement.
B. Both I and II are implicit
C. Neither I nor II is implicit.
D. Only II is implicit.
Answer» D. Only II is implicit.
Discussion