Statement and Conclusion – Railway Reasoning part – 2

Total Questions: 50

41. A statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. [Group - D 19/09/2022 (Evening)]

Statement:
It is reported that heavy and erratic rainfall has destroyed many agricultural crops and farmers are in debt.
Conclusions:
I. Farmers need not repay the debt.
II. Prices of groceries and other essential food items such as lentils and grains will surge.

Correct Answer: (b) Both conclusions I and II follow
Solution:

According to the statement, Only conclusion II follows. If agricultural crops are destroyed prices of groceries and other essential food will surge.

42. A statement is given followed by two arguments I and II. Read the statement and the arguments carefully and select the appropriate answer from the given options. [Group - D 20/09/2022 ( Morning)]

 Statement:
Reclaimed land should be avoided as it only has disadvantages.
Arguments:
I. Many countries have no option but to reclaim land to provide for the increasing population.
II. Land that is reclaimed has long lasting effect on nature as it deteriorates ecosystems and biodiversity.

Correct Answer: (b) I weakens, while II strengthens the statement
Solution:

I weakens , while II strengthens the statement.

43. Read the given statements and conclusions carefully and decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. [Group - D 20/09/2022 ( Afternoon) ]

Statements:
1. R is older than I.
2. I is N's twin brother who is older than P.
3. Y is not younger than R who is older than K.
Conclusions:
I. K is older than I.
II. I is younger than Y.

Correct Answer: (a) Conclusion II follows
Solution:

From the given statement here are two position of K
Y > R > I = N > K > P / Y > R > I = N > P > K
We can see that only conclusion II follows.

44. A statement is given followed by two arguments I and II. Read the statement and the arguments carefully and select the appropriate answer from the given options. [Group - D 20/09/2022 ( Afternoon)]

Statement:
More and more agricultural land should be sold for housing and industrialisation.
Arguments:
I. Severe food shortage will be unavoidable if conversion of agricultural land into industrial land does not stop soon. II. It has been proven that industrialisation in an area destroys its ecosystem and biodiversity.

Correct Answer: (b) Both I and II weaken the statement
Solution:

As from the above statement we can clearly see that, Both I and II weaken the statement.

45. Read the given statement and the arguments carefully and select the appropriate answer from the given options. [Group - D 20/09/2022 (Evening)]

Statement:
The monsoon season influences the lives of Mumbai people in many ways. Arguments:
I. Water logging is a common issue in Mumbai during the monsoon.
II. Generally people enjoy the monsoon season in Mumbai.

Correct Answer: (d) Both I and II strengthen the statement.
Solution:

As from the given statement, Both I and II strengthen the statement.

46. A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement. [Group - D 22/09/2022 ( Morning)]

 Statement:
Due to the ongoing roadwork, all traffic on road X is being diverted to the airport road.
Assumptions:
I. There are huge traffic jams leading to the airport.
II. Flights are being rescheduled as people cannot make it to the airport on time

Correct Answer: (c) Neither assumptions I nor II is implicit
Solution:

Neither assumptions I nor II is implicit.

47. A statement is given followed by two conclusions (।) and (।।). Consider the information given in the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts and state which of the given conclusions, if any, logically follow from the given statement. [Group - D 22/09/2022 ( Afternoon)]

 Statement:
Sagar used wet hands to switch off the electric lights in his house, due to which he got shocked.
Conclusion:
I. All the electrical wires in the house need to be replaced.
॥. Never touch any electrical equipment with wet hands.

Correct Answer: (c) Only conclusion II follows
Solution:

According to the statement, we know that water is a good conductor of electricity, so never touch electrical appliances with wet hands.
Hence only conclusion II follows.

48. A statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. [Group - D 22/09/2022 (Evening)]

 Statement:
Sale up to 70% on all clothing items in the store and online.
Conclusions:
I. All clothing items are 70% off during the sale period.
II.There are some clothing items that are not on sale.

Correct Answer: (a) Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution:

According to the given statement, there is a sale up to 70%. This means all the clothes are maximum 70% off and it is not a fixed value. For instance, discounts may be 30 % , 40% and so on. And it is written that the sale is on all the clothes . So both the conclusions do not follow.

49. This question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Read the statement and the arguments carefully and select the appropriate answer from the given options. [Group - D 26/09/2022 ( Morning)]

Statement-
Segregation of garbage into wet and dry  waste will help in recycling it
I. Wet waste can be converted to organic compost or biogas when managed the right
II. Recycled plastic can be remanufactured for a wide array of products including carpet, upcycled polyester for clothing, recycled plastic building materials

Correct Answer: (c) Both I and II strengthen the statement
Solution:

As from the given statement, Both I and II strengthen the statement.

50. In this question, a statement is followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of them logically follow(s) beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. [Group - D 26/09/2022 ( Afternoon)]

Statement:
Before leaving for college, Sita is learning to cook basic meals from her mother. Conclusions:
I. Sita didn't know how to cook.
II. Sita wants to throw a party for her friends before leaving for college.

Correct Answer: (c) Only conclusion I follows
Solution:

From the above statement, we can notice that Only conclusion I follows.