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Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two conclusions. You have to decide which one of them can be followed.

Q 1 - Statement: Yielding of the old order took place as new.

Conclusions:

I. We should discard the old ideas just because they are not new.

II. Law of nature demands change.

Options :

A - Only conclusion I is valid.

B - Only conclusion II is valid.

C - Either conclusion I or II is valid.

D - Neither conclusion I nor II is valid.

E - Both the conclusions are valid.

Answer : B

Explanation

As we move ahead with the time, our thinking process changes. Hence conclusion I is not valid. However second conclusion can be directly derived from the given statement. So our answer is option B.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two conclusions. You have to decide which one of them can be followed.

Q 2 - Statement: All political prisoners were released on bail except those who were inside due to involvement in Public Dharnas. Persons being accused of murder were not granted bail.

Conclusions:

I. All the political prisoners are not murderers.

II. Some politicians were not inside jail.

Options :

A - Only conclusion I is valid.

B - Only conclusion II is valid.

C - Either conclusion I or II is valid.

D - Neither conclusion I nor II is valid.

E - Both the conclusions are valid.

Answer : A

Explanation

It is clearly mentioned in the statement that persons accused of murder were not released from jail. But some political persons had been granted bail. That means, no political person had committed murder. Hence conclusion I is valid. On the other hand, conclusion II has no direct link with the given statement.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two conclusions. You have to decide which one of them can be followed.

Q 3 - Statement: Minimum a second class in master degree is the eligibility to get admission into the course. However, those who are in their final years of masters can also apply.

Conclusions:

I. In the list of final selected candidates, those who are waiting for final certificate arrival will also be there.

II. In the list of final selected candidates, those who have got second division in masters will also be there.

Options :

A - Only conclusion I is valid.

B - Only conclusion II is valid.

C - Either conclusion I or II is valid.

D - Neither conclusion I nor II is valid.

E - Both the conclusions are valid.

Answer : D

Explanation

As per the given statement, candidates of both final year appearing and second class can apply but that does not mean that all the candidates of a particular kind will be there on the list.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two conclusions. You have to decide which one of them can be followed.

Q 4 - Statement: Private schools are offering much good quality education as compared to municipal schools.

Conclusions:

I. Municipal schools are giving continuous effort to improve their quality of education.

II. Government should close the municipal schools immediately.

Options :

A - Only conclusion I is valid.

B - Only conclusion II is valid.

C - Either conclusion I or II is valid.

D - Neither conclusion I nor II is valid.

E - Both the conclusions are valid.

Answer : A

Explanation

It is not a wise decision to shut down the municipal schools just because they are not able to give quality education, rather continuous effort can bring change in the current situation. So, clearly conclusion II is valid.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two conclusions. You have to decide which one of them can be followed.

Q 5 - Statement: Young Virat Kohli should take captaincy of Indian cricket team.

Conclusions:

I. India has lost series against Australia under the captaincy of Dhoni.

II. Young captains are energetic and enthusiastic.

Options :

A - Only conclusion I is valid.

B - Only conclusion II is valid.

C - Either conclusion I or II is valid.

D - Neither conclusion I nor II is valid.

E - Both the conclusions are valid.

Answer : B

Explanation

Here II conclusion talks about the advantage of taking a younger captain and I conclusion talks about the negative points about Dhonis captaincy which is nowhere related to the given statement. Hence only I conclusion is valid.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two conclusions. You have to decide which one of them can be followed.

Q 6 - Statement: NDA governments NITI Ayog will replace planning commission.

Conclusions:

I. When UPA government will come, they will abolish NITI ayog.

II. NITI ayog is stronger than planning commission.

Options :

A - Only conclusion I is valid.

B - Only conclusion II is valid.

C - Either conclusion I or II is valid.

D - Neither conclusion I nor II is valid.

E - Both the conclusions are valid.

Answer : B

Explanation

NITI ayog can only replace planning commission if it is stronger.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two conclusions. You have to decide which one of them can be followed.

Q 7 - Statement: Man U Striker Wayne Rooney has been voted England player of the year.

Conclusions:

I. There are not many good players in England.

II. Rooney injured himself in last match.

Options :

A - Only conclusion I is valid.

B - Only conclusion II is valid.

C - Either conclusion I or II is valid.

D - Neither conclusion I nor II is valid.

E - Both the conclusions are valid.

Answer : D

Explanation

None of the given conclusions are supporting the given statement. Hence none are valid.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two conclusions. You have to decide which one of them can be followed.

Q 8 - Statement: In Bi-monthly monetary policy, RBI kept the repo rate unchanged.

Conclusions:

I. Banks will lend more to its customers.

II. Borrowing from RBI may not be changed from PSUs.

Options :

A - Only conclusion I is valid.

B - Only conclusion II is valid.

C - Either conclusion I or II is valid.

D - Neither conclusion I nor II is valid.

E - Both the conclusions are valid.

Answer : D

Explanation

Both the conclusions are aftermath of the decision made in the given statement. Those may or may not happen.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two conclusions. You have to decide which one of them can be followed.

Q 9 - Statement: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the closure of Bhusan steel and strips limited.

Conclusions:

I. Bhusan steel is not adhering to the laws of NGT.

II. Bhusan steel plant is running under the rules and regulations made by NGT.

Options :

A - Only conclusion I is valid.

B - Only conclusion II is valid.

C - Either conclusion I or II is valid.

D - Neither conclusion I nor II is valid.

E - Both the conclusions are valid.

Answer : A

Explanation

Of course the closure of the plant means the plant is not running under the rules and regulations made by NGT.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two conclusions. You have to decide which one of them can be followed.

Q 10 - Statement: More emphasis should be given to engineering sector related to agriculture rather than focusing on basic and pure science.

Conclusions:

I. Much advancement has been achieved in basic and pure science in India.

II. Production sector was much neglected in the past.

Options :

A - Only conclusion I is valid.

B - Only conclusion II is valid.

C - Either conclusion I or II is valid.

D - Neither conclusion I nor II is valid.

E - Both the conclusions are valid.

Answer : D

Explanation

Both the conclusions cannot be ascertained from the given statement. Hence neither of the two conclusions are valid.

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