Three or Four Conclusions Based

Statement - Conclusions :

Questions from the statement and conclusions topic comprise a statement followed by a set of conclusions for the same. Candidates need to choose the most appropriate conclusion regarding the statement given.

Conclusion is a fact that can be truly inferred from the contents of a given sentence. This type of questions consist of a statement or a set of statements, followed by certain inference(s) based on the facts of statements. Here, candidates are required to approach the questions with solutions from different angles. This approach basically emphasises the need for being more systematic and logical in drawing inferences. Therefore, consequent effect of a statement has to be analysed before reaching the correct conclusion(s).

The following points should be taken into consideration while solving question based on statement and conclusions.

Read and analyse the statement(s) very carefully.

Try and apprehend the possible things that can be understood from the statement.

The conclusions drawn should be read with utmost care.

Try to compare the conclusions with the deduction that were drawn from the statement previously.

The conclusion which are similar or in accordance with the deduction that is made, is the correct conclusion.

Three/Four Conclusions : - In this type of questions, one statement and three/four conclusions are given. We have to analyse that which one supports the sentence.

Example 1 :

Statements : Local self Government brings effective governance. Therefore, villages have better roads when they have local self Government.

Conclusions :

I. Effective governance means better roads.

II. Villages without local self Government do not have better roads.

III. Only local self Government can improve infrastructure.

(a) I and II (b) Only I (c) Only II (d) II and III

Solution : (b) From the statement, it can be concluded that effective governance means better roads.

Question 2 : - Examine the following statements

I. None but the rich can afford air travel.

II. Some of those who travel by air become sick.

III. Some of those who become sick require treatment.

Which one of the following conclusions can be drawn from the above statements ?

(a) All the rich persons travel by air.

(b) These who travel by air become sick

(d) All those who travel by air are rich.

Solution : - (d) Option (d) can be concluded from the Statement I, as only rich can afford air travel. So, all those who travel by air are rich.

Sample Questions

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Question : 1

Direction : In the following question, some statements are given following by two/three conclusions/assumptions respectively. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions if any, follow from the given statements. Statements : - Pictures can tell a story. All story books have pictures.Some story books have words. Conclusions : I. Pictures can tell a story better than words can. II. The stories in story books are very simple. III. Some story books have both words and pictures.
A. Only conclusion I follows	B. Only conclusion II follows	C. Only conclusion III follows	D. Both conclusion I and II follows
Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Directions: In the problem a statement / group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logical follows from the given statement. Statement : To pass the examination, one must work hard. Conclusions : I. Examination is related with hard work. II. All those who work hard, pass. III. Examination causes some anxiety and those who work hard overcome it. IV. Without hard work, one does not pass. V. Hard - working person is a satisfied person.
A. Only I follows	B. Only II and III follows	C. Only IV follows	D. Only V follows
Right Option : C
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Question : 3

Directions: In the problem a statement / group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logical follows from the given statement. Statement : Evey library has books. Conclusions : I. Books are only in library. II. Libraries are meant for books only. III. No library is without books. IV. Some libraries do not have books.
A. Only I follows	B. Only II follows	C. Only III follows	D. Only IV follows
Right Option : C
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