Q.1
In a class, three-fourth of the boys play football, one-half play cricket, one-fourth of those who play cricket do not play football.
Q.2
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : The 'Official Secrets Act' (OSA) enacted by the ABC government during the war seems to be one of the major source of corruption in the country X.

Conclusions :
I. The OSA has to be abolished immediately to put an end to the corruption in the country X.
II. The ABC government had an intention of encouraging corruption in the government offices.
Q.3
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : The interview panel may select a candidate who neither possesses the desired qualifications nor the values and attributes.

Conclusions :
I. The inclusion of specialists on the interview panel does not guarantee that the selection will be proper.
II. The interview test has certain limitations in the matter of selection of candidates.
Q.4
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : The President of XYZ Party indicated that 25 independent Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) are seriously considering various options of joining some political party. But in any case all of them collectively will join one party only.

Conclusions :
I. The 25 independent MLAs will join XYZ party in a short period of time.
II. The 25 independent MLAs will join some other political party in a short period of time.
Q.5
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.
Q.6
Every man should have his identity card with him. That card should mention his blood group, complete address and telephone number for contact, in case, some serious accident takes place.
Q.7
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : 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.
Q.8
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : Video libraries are flourishing very much these days.

Conclusions :
I. People in general have got a video craze.
II. It is much cheaper to see as many movies as one likes on videos rather than going to the cinema hall.
Q.9
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : Double your money in five months - An advertisement.

Conclusions :
I. The assurance is not genuine.
II. People want their money to grow.
Q.10
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : The XYZ Medical College has started a cell which will conduct counselling workshops in the field of stress management to patients and general public.

Conclusions :
I. The hospital has needed resources to start such activity.
II. Patients and general public feel a need to have such cell in the hospital.
Q.11
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : America's defence secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan.

Conclusions :
I. Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms.
II. It would ensure peace in the region.
Q.12
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : Fortune favours the brave.

Conclusions :
I. Risks are necessary for success.
II. Cowards die many times before their death.
Q.13
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : In India, more emphasis should be placed on areas such as agriculture, engineering and technology instead of basic and pure sciences.

Conclusions :
I. India has achieved sufficient progress in basic and pure sciences.
II. In the past, the productivity factor in our economy was neglected.
Q.14
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.

Conclusions :
I. Writer's knowledge is very poor.
II. The world of knowledge is too vast to be explored by a single person.
Q.15
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.
Q.16
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.
Q.17
In this company, 60 per cent of the employees are males, 40 per cent are females, 80 per cent of the employees are sincere and 40 per cent of the employees are from this city - Rawalpura.
Q.18
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : Although the education system has progressed from the point of view of the number of schools, most of them are ill-equipped and have not achieved excellence in imparting education.

Conclusions :
I. In future, we should provide good teachers and equipment to these schools.
II. We need not open any more schools in the future.
Q.19
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : This book 'Z' is the only book which focuses its attention to the problem of poverty in India between 1950 and 1980.

Conclusions :
I. There was no question of poverty before 1950.
II. No other book deals with poverty in India during 1950 to 1980.
Q.20
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : After this amendment to the Constitution, no child below the age of 14 years will be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment.

Conclusions :
I. Before this amendment, children below 14 years were employed to work in factory or mine.
II. The employers must now abide by this amendment to the Constitution.
Q.21
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : The Prime Minister emphatically stated that his government will make every possible effort for the upliftment of poor farmers and farmhands.

Conclusions :
I. Except poor farmers and farmhands, all others have got benefits of fruits of development.
II. No serious efforts have been made in the past for upliftment of any section of the society.
Q.22
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : A neurotic is a non-stupid person who behaves stupidly.

Conclusions :
I. Neuroticism and stupidity go hand in hand.
II. Normal persons behave intelligently.
Q.23
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : Irregularity is a cause for failure in exams. Some regular students fail in the examinations.

Conclusions :
I. All failed students are regular.
II. All successful students are not regular.
Q.24
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : Quality has a price tag. India is allocating lots of funds to education.

Conclusions :
I. Quality of education in India would improve soon.
II. Funding alone can enhance quality of education.
Q.25
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : In case of outstanding candidates, the condition of previous experience of social work may be waived by the admission committee for M.A. (Social work).

Conclusions :
I. Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will have previous experience of social work.
II. Some of the students for M.A. (Social work) will not have previous experience of social work.
Q.26
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : The use of non-conventional sources of energy will eliminate the energy crisis in the world.

Conclusions :
I. Modern technology is gradually replacing the conventional sources of energy.
II. The excessive exploitation of environment has led to depletion of conventional sources of energy.
Q.27
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : The average number of persons per household is 5 in urban areas whereas it is 7 in rural areas. The national average is 6.

Conclusions :
I. The population per unit area in the rural areas is higher than in the urban areas.
II. More persons live in the same household in the rural areas as compared to those in the urban areas.
Q.28
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : If all players play to their full potential, we will win the match. We have won the match.

Conclusions :
I. All players played to their full potential.
II. Some players did not play to their full potential.
Q.29
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.
Q.30
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : 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 of 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.
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