statement and conclusion logical question

n each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

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.

21.

Statements: People who speak too much against dowry are those who had taken it themselves.

Conclusions:

It is easier said than done.
People have double standards.

A.     Only conclusion I follows
B.     Only conclusion II follows
C.     Either I or II follows
D.     Neither I nor II follows
E.     Both I and II follow
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option E

Explanation:

The statement clearly implies that it is easier to say than to do something and what people say is different from what they do. So, both I and II follow.
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22.

Statements: The national norm is 100 beds per thousand populations but in this state, 150 beds per thousand are available in the hospitals.

Conclusions:

Our national norm is appropriate.
The state’s health system is taking adequate care in this regard.

A.     Only conclusion I follows
B.     Only conclusion II follows
C.     Either I or II follows
D.     Neither I nor II follows
E.     Both I and II follow
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Whether the national norm is appropriate or not cannot be said. So, I does not follow. However, more number of beds per thousand population are available in the state. So, II follows.
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23.

Statements: Our securities investments carry market risk. Consult your investment advisor or agent before investing.

Conclusions:

One should not invest in securities.
The investment advisor calculates the market risk with certainty.

A.     Only conclusion I follows
B.     Only conclusion II follows
C.     Either I or II follows
D.     Neither I nor II follows
E.     Both I and II follow
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Investment in securities involves risk. This does not mean that one should not invest in securities. So, I does not follow. Since the statement advises one to consult investment advisor before investing, so II follows.
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24.

Statements: Money plays a vital role in politics.

Conclusions:

The poor can never become politicians.
All the rich men take part in politics.

A.     Only conclusion I follows
B.     Only conclusion II follows
C.     Either I or II follows
D.     Neither I nor II follows
E.     Both I and II follow
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Neither the poor nor the rich, but only the role of money in politics is being talked about in the statement. So, neither I nor II follows.
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25.

Statements: Vegetable prices are soaring in the market.

Conclusions:

Vegetables are becoming a rare commodity.
People cannot eat vegetables.

A.     Only conclusion I follows
B.     Only conclusion II follows
C.     Either I or II follows
D.     Neither I nor II follows
E.     Both I and II follow
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The availability of vegetables is not mentioned in the given statement. So, I does not follow Also, II is not directly related to the statement and so it also does not follow.

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