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151.	Conclusion Many drug addicts were arrested Statements I. Taking drugs is a crime. II. One who commits a crime can be arrested III. Many people take drugs regularly.
A.	All the 3 statements taken together brings to the conclusion.
B.	Only I and II statements bring to the conclusion.
C.	Only II and III bring to the conclusion.
D.	Data is insufficient to draw the conclusion.
Answer» B. Only I and II statements bring to the conclusion.

152.	Statement Animal live on oxygen. Conclusion I. Plants do not live on oxygen. II. Anything that needs oxygen is bound to be animal.
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.

153.	Statement A neurotic is a non- stupid person who behaves stupidity. Conclusion I. Neuroticism and stupidity go hand in hand. II. Normal persons behave intelligently.
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

154.	Statement A man must be wise to be a good wrangler. Good wranglers are talkative and boring. Conclusions I. All the wise-persons are boring. II. all the wise- persons are good wranglers.
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.

155.	Statement The greatest need in India today is not for sophisticated gadgets but for program which will provide employment to a large number of people. Conclusions I. There is an adequate number of sophisticated gadgets in India. II. Emphasis is being laid on procuring sophisticated gadgets.
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 follow
Answer» E.

156.	Statement Fortune favours the brave. Conclusion I. Risks are necessary for success. II. Cowards die many times before their death.
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

157.	Statement Morning walks are good for health. Conclusion I. All healthy people go for morning walks. II. Evening walks are harmful.
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.

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

159.	Statement Fashion is a form of ugliness, so is tolerable that we have to alter it every six months. conclusion I. Fashion designers do not understand people's mind very well. II. People by and large are highly susceptible to novelty.
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 follow
Answer» E.

160.	Statement The majority of Indian laborers belong to unorganized sector and most of them earn very low. Conclusions I. The laborers belonging to organized sector have better benefits and stability II. Some laborers belonging to unorganized sector have regular and certain income.
A.	If only Conclusion 1 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

161.	Statement The best evidence of India's glorious past is the growing popularity of Ayurvedic medicines in the West. Conclusion I. Ayurvedic medicines are not popular in India. II. Allopathic medicines are more popular in India.
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.

162.	Statement India's economy is depending mainly on forests. Conclusion I. Trees should be preserved to improve Indian economy II. India wants only maintenance of forests to improve economics conditions.
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

163.	Statement Sun is the source of light. conclusion I. Moon is not the source of light. II. Light has only one source.
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.

164.	Statement Know nothing except the fact of my ignorance. Conclusion I. Writer's knowledge is very poor. II. The world of knowledge is too vast to be explored by a single person.
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

165.	Statement In deserts, Camels are indispensable for people to travel from one place to another. Conclusion I. Camels are the only cheapest mode of transport available in deserts. II. There are plenty of camels in deserts.
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 follow
Answer» E.

166.	Statement Crime is a function of the criminal's biological make up and his family relations. conclusion I. The incidence of crime is higher in identical twins than in fraternal twins. II. Families in which parents lack in warmth and affection fail to build a moral conscience in the children.
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 follow
Answer» E.

167.	Statement He emphasized the need to replace the present training program by other methods which will bring out the real merit of the managers. Conclusions I. It is important to bring out the real merit of the managers. II. The present training program does not bring out real merit of the managers.
A.	if only Conclusion I follows
B.	if only Conclusion II follows
C.	if either I or II follows
D.	if both I and II follow
Answer» E.

168.	Statement Company 'X' has marked its product, go ahead and purchase it , if price and quality are your considerations. Conclusion I. The product must be good in quality. II. The price of the product must be reasonable
A.	if only Conclusion I follows
B.	if only Conclusion II follows
C.	if either I or II follows
D.	if both I and II follows.
Answer» E.

169.	Statement In case of the outstanding candidates, the condition of previous experience of social work may be waived by the Admission Committee for MA (social work). Conclusion I. Some of the students for MA (social work ) will have previous experience of social work II. Some of the students for MA (social work ) will not have previous experience of social work.
A.	if only Conclusion I follows
B.	if only Conclusion II follows
C.	if either I or II follows
D.	if both the conclusion I and II follow.
Answer» E.

170.	Statement The persons who were on the waiting list could finally get berth reservation in Rajdhani Express. Conclusions I . Wait listed passengers generally find it difficult to get berth reservation in Rajdhani Express. II. The number of berth available in the Rajdhani Express is smalll.
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 follow
Answer» B. if only Conclusion II follows

171.	Statement Unemployment is one of the main reason for the poverty of the country. Conclusions I. To end poverty, it is required to create employment opportunities. II. All the people in the country are unemployed.
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

172.	Statements Shyam is not the father of Hari. Hari is the son of Suresh . Suresh has three sons. Conclusions I. Hari is the brother of Shyam. II. Suresh is the father of Hari.
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 follow
Answer» C. if either I or II follows

173.	Statement The multinational fast food chains have started their operation in India after facing many problems but association of farmers are ready for competition. Conclusions I. Association of farmers are not supporting modernization. II. Association of Farmers are not ready for competition with the multinational companies.
A.	If only Conclusion 1 follows
B.	If only Conclusion II follows
C.	If either I or II follows
D.	If neither I nor II follows
Answer» E.

174.	Statement It is almost impossible to survive and prosper in this world without sacrificing Ethics and Morality. Conclusions I. World appreciates some concept but may not uphold it. II. Concept of Ethics and Morality are not practicable in life.
A.	if only Conclusion I follows
B.	if only Conclusion II follows
C.	if either I or II follows
D.	if both I and II follow
Answer» E.

175.	Statement Songs always have singers to sing them. Conclusion I. Singers make a song. II. There is no unsung song.
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

176.	Statement A room with flowers looks beautiful. Conclusion I. Flowers are grown for decoration of rooms. II. Room without flowers looks ugly.
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.

177.	Statement Religions provide the means for attaining eternal peace. People should follow these means. Conclusions I. Religions ensure prosperous life. II. Religions help people to eradicate poverty.
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.

178.	Statement The education system in India needs to emphasize on areas related to agriculture, technology and tourism instead of basic and pure science. Conclusion I. We have already excelled in these fields. II. WE need another green revolutions to feed our burgeoning population and our youth, which makes 50% of our population, need jobs for survival.
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

179.	Statement A. People who live in the big city crowd into jammed trains or buses. B. They cross the street in competition with high powered motorcars. Conclusions I. Traveling is very difficult for city people II. Traffic jam is inevitable in big cities
A.	Only Conclusion I follows
B.	Only Conclusion II follows
C.	Neither Conclusion I nor II follows
D.	Both Conclusion I and II follows
Answer» B. Only Conclusion II follows

180.	Statement According to the education minister, the students will have the options of skipping the board examination for class X from this academic year to ease some pressure on them. Conclusions I. Class X board examination was compulsory till the last academic year. II. Students were traumatized by the pressure created by these board exams.
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

181.	Statements Leaders are human beings. All human beings need rest. Conclusions I. All human beings are not leaders. II. Leader need rest.
A.	If only Conclusion I follows
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

182.	Statement - The Education Secretary said that it was extremely necessary that the professional researchers alone with practising school teachers conduct the practical research. Conclusions
A.	Practicing teachers know the techniques of research
B.	Professional researchers are quite aware of the problems related to the school education
C.	Education secretary was speaking to the school students
D.	School education is quite a specialised field and so long as teachers are not trained, the standard of education cannot be qualitatively better
Answer» E.

183.	Statement Vehicular sources contribute 60% to the total pollution level of Delhi, as informed in the Rajya Sabha today. Conclusions I. The court has ordered that the main source of pollution should be identified II. The problem of pollution is high in the work list III. In the other cities also, vehicular source contributes around the same percentage level of pollution IV. This matter was raised first in the Lok Sabha
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

184.	Statement State Government imposes a monthly tax on the salary of all the employees. The tax amount varies according to the income slab. The Central Government also imposes tax. This is against the theory of taxation. Conclusions I. A regular collection, irrespective of the income slab, by the Central Government is the income tax II. The Central Government should not collect any tax on income III. Income tax should not vary according to the income slabs IV. Tax should be imposed only once on an individual
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.

185.	Statement Half of the villagers of a certain village have their own houses. One-fifth of the villagers cultivate paddy. One-third of the villagers are literate. Four-fifth of the villagers are below twenty five. Then, which one of the following is certainly true? I. All the villagers who have their own houses are literate II. Some villagers under twenty five are literate III. A quarter of the villages who have their own houses cultivate paddy IV. Half of the villagers who cultivate paddy are literate
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

186.	I. Whenever milk is kept in front of a child, he/she starts crying. II. Children cry, if they are hungry. III. Unhappy children are hungry.
A.	When hungry, a child likes milk
B.	A child crying means he/she is unhappy
C.	A happy child does not cry
D.	An unhappy child usually cries
Answer» C. A happy child does not cry

187.	Statement : 1. Temple is place of worship 2. Church is also a place of worship. Conclusions : I. Hindus and Christians use the same place for worship. II. All churches are temples.
A.	Neither conclusion I nor II follows
B.	Both conclusions I and II followo
C.	Only conclusion I follows
D.	Only conclusion II follows
Answer» B. Both conclusions I and II followo

188.	Statement : Aggressive animals can be trained with care and affection to behave as the occassion demands. Conclusion I : Trained dogs cannot be aggressive. II : Animals are always aggressive unless care and and affection is given to them.
A.	Only I follows
B.	Only II follows
C.	Neither I nor II follows
D.	Both I and II follows
Answer» E.

189.	Two statements are given. You have to answer considering the statement to be true, even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Statements ; 1. James works in a factory. 2. He gets a salary.
A.	James loves his work and his salary.
B.	James gets paid for his work.
C.	James loves his salary
D.	James likes to work in a factory.
Answer» C. James loves his salary

190.	Statement : 1. Some clerks are poor; 2. A is poor Conclusion : I. A is clerk. II. A has a large family.
A.	Both conclusions I and Ii
B.	Only conclusion II
C.	Only conclusion I follows.
D.	Neither conclusion I nor conclusion Ii follows.
Answer» E.

191.	Statement: Ministers arrived at the public function in their cars. Conclusions: I. All ministers are rich II. Ministers have cars. III. Ministers came to the public function.
A.	(1) Only II and III are implicit in the statement.
B.	(2) Only I is implicit in the statement
C.	(3) Only I and II are implicit in the statement
D.	(4) Only III and I are implicit in the statement.
Answer» B. (2) Only I is implicit in the statement

192.	Statement: For locating your buyers, negotiating with importers, securing buying agencies and orders, and for exporting your goods, write to us. Conclusions : I. We are an export house. II. Our dealings are done only through correspondence.
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

193.	Statement: The book 'X' is the only one which focuses on cross- border terrorism in India during the last two decades. Conclusions : I. No other book deals with cross-border terrorism in India. II. There were not any kind of threat from cross-border terrorism two decades ago.
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

194.	Statement: We are not going to recruit those persons as our Research Team Members who are below thirty years of age and do not have versatile qualities.-Statement of an organization XYZ Conclusions : I. Those who will be selected will posses many different skills. II. Those who will be selected for the post will be more than thirty years of age.
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

195.	Statement: The militants killed in recent commando operation in country X wore new shoes.-A leader of country X Conclusions : I. The militants were not citizens of country 'X'. II. The militants were not foreigners.
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

196.	Statement: There is an anomalous situation in India at present. The food production is over 200 m tonnes and there are 40 m tonnes of foodgrains in the godowns. But there is no food security among millions of people. Conclusions : I. People do not have the power to purchase food. II. Indian government exports most part of the foodgrains.
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

197.	Statement: The five-year ban imposed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Mr X was quashed by an arbitrator appointed by the city court. Conclusions : I. Mr X is now free to play international cricket. II. Mr X will be inducted in the 15-member Indian team.
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

198.	''Large AC rooms are found to contain 700 parts per million (PPM) of carbon dioxide as compared to open areas which have only 320 ppm.''---A survey report Conclusions : I. Indoor plants can help reduce the carbon dioxide level in AC rooms. II. Over a period of time, especially during the latter half of one's stay at the workplace, the percentage of oxygen comes down as 85 per cent of the same air gets circulated inside the room.
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

199.	Statement: Both the teams X and Y have a history of neck-and-neck matches and they are going to face each other in the supersix round of World Cup cricket matches. Conclusions : I. In the supersix round if the teams X and Y face each other X will be the winner and Y will be the loser. II. In the supersix round if the teams X and Y face each other X will be the loser and Y will be the winner.
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

200.	Statement: ''Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview and those who are not in receipt of call letters, need not unnecessarily correspond.''-An instruction to candidates by a recruitment cell Conclusions : I. If a candidate possesses the required qualities which are conducive to his/her candidature than he/she must be sent a call letter for interview. II. Recruitment cell will not respond at all to those candidates who are not in receipt of cell letters.
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

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