17. Statements & conclusions

Sakshi Education

INTRODUCTION:
These are based on understanding the theme/issue of the given statement and considering the statement given is true regarding though it is beyond the regular facts. The possible conclusions are to be derived for the given statement.

Directions: In each the following question, a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II.

Give answer:
(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"

EXERCISE:

Statement: ‘We follow some of the best and effective teaching learning practices used by leading institutes all over the world’. - A statement of a Professor of M.N. Institute.
Conclusions:
I. The M.N. Institute is one of the leading institutes of the world.
II. Whatever is being followed by world’s leading institutes will definitely be good and useful.
Statement: Mr. X is one of the probable candidates short-listed for the post of Director of K.L.M. Institute.
Conclusions:
I. Mr. X will be selected as Director of K.L.M. Institute.
II. Mr. X will not be selected as Director of K.L.M. Institute.
Statement: 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:
I. The milk production of state X is more than its need.
II. The government and co-operative dairies in state X are not equipped in terms of resources and technology to handle such excess milk.
Statement: “The Government will increase the price of the diesel after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices”.- A spokesman of the Government.
Conclusions:
I. The Government will increase the price of the diesel after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
II. The Government will not increase the price of the diesel even after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
Statement: 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:
I. People now no more desire or need such subsidy from Government that they can afford increased price of the cooking gas.
II. The price of the cooking gas will increase at least by 33% from the next month.
Statement: Although we have rating agencies like Crisil, ICRA, there is demand to have a separate rating agency for IT Companies to protect investors.
Conclusions:
I. Assessment o f financial worth of IT Companies, calls for separate set of skills, insight and competencies.
II. Now the investors investing in I.T. Companies will get protection of their investment.
Statement: Company "Y" will improve the manufacturing facilities for the production of shaving kits as a result o f which capacity would increase and cost would be reduced— A spokesperson of the Company “Y”.
Conclusions:
I. The products of Company “Y” will complete the market norms in the quality and cost factor.
II. There will be demand of shaving kits o f Company “Y”?
Statement: During 1997-98 the total loss incurred by the 111 Public Sector Units was to the tune of Rs. 6809 crore which was converted into paid capitals by the Government of its total investment of Rs. 5129 crore.
Conclusions:
I. The Government is left with only one option that is to privatize these units. II, The Government did not take care in the matter of investments in these public sector units. 9.
Statement: Population increase coupled with depleting resources is going to be the scenario of many developing countries in days to come.
Conclusions:
I . The population of developing countries will not continue to increase in future.
II. It will be very difficult for the governments of developing countries to provide its people decent quality of life.
Statement: Mr. X is one of the probable candidates shortlisted for the post of Director of K.L.M. Institute.
Conclusions:
I. Mr. X will be selected as Director o f K.L.M. Institute.
II. Mr. X will not be selected as Director of K.L.M. Institute.
Statement : ‘The Government will review the present policy of the diesel price in view of further spurt in the international oil prices”— A spokesman o f the Government.
Conclusions:
I. The Government will increase the price o f the diesel after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
II. The Government will not increase the price of the diesel even after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
Statement: My first and foremost task is to beautify this city— if City X and ‘Y’ can do it- why can’t we do it Statement o f Municipal Commissioner of City ‘Z’ after taking over charge.
Conclusions:
I. The people of City ‘Z ’ are not aware about the present state of ugliness of their city.
II. The present Commissioner has worked in City X and ‘Y and has good experience of beautifying cities.
Statement: Women’s Organizations in India have welcomed the amendment of the Industrial Employment Rules 1946 to curb sexual harassment at the work place.
Conclusions:
I. Sexual harassment of women at work place is more prevalent in India as compared to other developed countries.
II. Many organizations in India will stop recruiting women to avoid such problems.
In deserts, camels are indispensable for people to travel from one place to another.
Conclusions:
I. Camels are the only cheapest mode o f transport available in deserts.
II. There are plenty of camels in deserts.
Statement: Smoking is one of those human weaknesses which tends to test the willpower of the smoker to the edge.
Conclusions:
I. It is very difficult for the smokers to give up smoking even if they want to do so.
II. Human beings have other weaknesses as well.
Statement: Old order changes the yielding place to new.
Conclusions:
I. Change is the law of nature.
II. Discard old ideas because they are old.
Statement: The TV programmes telecast specially for women, are packed with a variety o f recipes and household hints, A major portion of magazines for women also contains the items mentioned above.
Conclusions:
I. Women are perhaps not interested in other things.
II. An average women’s primary interest lies in home and especially in the kitchen.
Statement: I know nothing except the fact o f my ignorance.
Conclusions:
I. The writer’s knowledge is very poor.
II. The world o f knowledge is too vast to be explored by a single person.
Statement: Of the ten fishermen caught in a storm, nine managed to return to the shore. Praveen has not yet returned after four days.
Conclusions:
I. Praveen got killed in the storm.
II. Praveen has survived in the storm.
Statement: Now you don’t need an import license to own a VCR.
Conclusions:
I. VCRs are now manufactured indigenously.
II. VCRs are now freely permitted to be imported.
Statement: Just about everyone in Germany has been on a diet at one time or the other and millions o f them have learned that the weight they lose is all too easily regained. Still despite their frustration, few question the wisdom of dieting.
Conclusions:
I. Germans should stop dieting.
II. Germans do not learn from experience.
Statement: A study of planning commission reveals boom in revenues. However, this has been of little avail owing to soaring expenditure. In the event, there has been a high dose of deficit financing. Leading to marked rise in prices. Large financial outlays year after year had little impact on level o f living.
Conclusions:
I. A boom in revenues leads to rise in prices.
II. Large financial outlays should be avoided.
Statement: The average number of students per teacher is 50 in the urban area whereas it is 60 in rural areas. The national average is 55.
Conclusions:
I. The student teacher ratio in the rural areas is higher than in the urban areas.
II. More students study with the same teacher in the rural areas as compared to those in the urban areas.
Statement: Sealed tenders are invited from competent contractors experienced in executing construction jobs.
Conclusions:
I. Tenders are invited only from the experienced contractors.
II. It is difficult to find competent tenders in construction jobs.
Statement: The distance o f 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 crore per annum on fuel.
Conclusions:
I. Transportation by sea is cheaper than that by road.
II. Fuel must be saved to the greatest extent.
Statement: The manager humiliated Sachin in the presence of his colleagues.
Conclusions:
I. The manager did not like Sachin.
II. Sachin was not popular with his colleagues.
Statement: Any young man who makes dowry as a condition for marriage discredits himself and dishonorus womanhood.
Conclusions:
I. Those who take dowry in marriages should be condemned by the society.
II. Those who do not take dowry in marriages respect womanhood.
Statement: Industrial cities are highly polluted. Pollution means more diseases. Conclusions I. People living in cities which are not industrial are healthier than those who live in industrial cities.
II. People who live in industrial cities become immune to diseases.
Statements: There are several types of wrist watches in the world. A new type of digital wrist watch has been introduced in the market which can calculate the life span of a person. The wrist watch stops when the person dies. Which of th e following can be concluded from the facts given in the statements?
(a) This could lead to chaos and confusion in the world
(b) Person can know how long life is left and he could live his life happily
(c) The new wrist watch has altered the life pattern of the people
(d) The statement implies that death is certain
(e) None o f these
Statement: Experts define the social entrepreneurship as such that pursues opportunities to serve the mission to give solutions to social problems. Business entrepreneurs typically measure performance in profit and return. Which of the following can be concluded from the above statements?
(a) It is possible to address social problems while making business profitable.
(b) Social entrepreneurship is different from the business entrepreneurship.
(c) Business entrepreneurship does not care social problems while devising their business policy.
(d) Business entrepreneurship is more important than social entrepreneurship.,
(e) None of these
Statement: Flooding due to heavy rains caused severe damage to the belongings of many people.
Conclusion: The damage is difficult to repair with whatever help the Government and the public may offer.
(A) Water entered the houses very fast giving no time to take remedial action.
(B) Most people living on ground floor were shifted to the upper floors.
(C) Damage was already caused before the help could reach the people.
(a) Only A
(b) Only B
(c) Only C
(d) Either A or C
(e) No additional statement is required to draw the conclusion
Statement: The prices of motor cars will increase substantially in near future.
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Conclusion: The sale o f cars will not be affected much.
(A) However, people will continue to buy the cars as it is not very difficult to get vehicle loans.
(B) However, people will protest against the rise in taxes on steel announced b y the Government.
(C) However, this may help to ease the traffic on roads.
(a) Only A
(b) Only B
(c) Either A o r C
(d) One o f the three
(e) No additional statement is required to draw the conclusion