Statement And Conclusion - Study Mode
[#76] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statements : About 50 per cent of the animal by-products - hair, skin, horns etc. is edible protein. American chemists have developed a method of isolating 45 per cent of this protein. They used an enzyme developed in Japan to break down soya protein. Conclusions : I. Americans have not been able to develop enzymes. II. Animal by-products protein has the same composition as soya protein.
Correct Answer
(D) Neither I nor II follows
Explanation
Solution: That the American chemists used an enzyme developed in Japan, does not mean that Americans have not been able to develop enzymes. So, I does not follow. Also, nothing about the compositions of animal by products protein and soya protein is mentioned in the statement. So, II also does not follow.
[#77] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statements : The commissioner of police has appealed people not to put up banners which obstruct pedestrian or motor traffic. Conclusions : I. Some of the people may respond and will not put up such banners. II. Policemen will have to keep a watchful eye on the new banners which are being put up on the roads.
Correct Answer
(A) Only conclusion I follows
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, the appeal has been made keeping in mind the fact that it would create awareness and have some effect. So, - I follows. However, the statement talks of a general appeal and not stringent directions. So, II does not follow.
[#78] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statements : The Minister questioned the utility of the space research programme and suggested its replacement by other areas of felt national needs. Conclusions : I. Exploring the space does not contribute to critical national needs. II. Research should be oriented to national needs.
Correct Answer
Only conclusion I follows
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, the statement stresses on the fact that heeding to national needs is much more important than space research programmes, which stray the concerned authorities from the former. So, both I and II follow.
[#79] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statements : The secret of success is constancy of purpose. Conclusions : I. Constant dropping wears the stone. II. Single-minded devotion is necessary for achieving success.
Correct Answer
Only conclusion I follows
Explanation
Solution: Both I and II directly follow from the given statement.
[#80] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statements : Leaders, who raise much hue and cry about the use of Hindi, generally send their children to English medium schools. Conclusions : I. India lacks good Hindi medium schools. II. There is a world of difference between preaching and practising.
Correct Answer
(C) Either I or II follows
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, either I or II could be the reason for the situation expressed in the statement.