Direction (1 – 5): In 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.
1. Statements: Jade plant has thick leaves and it requires little water. Conclusions: I. All plants with thick leaves require little water. II. Jade plants may be grown in places where water is not in abundance.

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

2. Statements: Use "Kraft" colours. They add colour to our life. - An advertisement. Conclusions: I. Catchy slogans do not attract people. II. People like dark colours.

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

3. Statements: All those political prisoners were released on bail who had gone to jail for reasons other than political dharnas. Bail was not granted to persons involved in murders. Conclusions: I. No political - prisoner had committed murder. II. Some politicians were not arrested.

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

4. Statements: Modern man influences his destiny by the choice he makes unlike in the past. Conclusions: I. Earlier there were fewer options available to man. II. There was no desire in the past to influence the destiny.

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

5. Statements: Water supply in wards A and B of the city will be affected by about 50% on Friday because repairing work of the main lines is to be carried out. Conclusions: I. The residents in these wards should economize on water on Friday. II. The residents in these wards should store some water on the previous day.

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

Answers and Explanations
1. Answer - Option B
Explanation -
The statement talks of jade plants only and not 'all plants with thick leaves'. So, I does not follow. Also, since jade plants require little water, so they can be grown in places where water is not in abundance. So, II follows.
2. Answer - Option D
Explanation -
The slogan given in the statement is definitely a catchy one which indicates that catchy slogans do attract people. So, I does not follow. Nothing about people's preference for colours can be deduced from the statement. Thus, II also does not follow.
3. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
According to the statement, the political prisoners can be divided into two groups - those who were released and those who were put in jail for political dharnas. However, no person involved in murder was released. This means that no political prisoner had committed murder. So, I follows. Clearly, II is not directly related to the statement and does not follow.
4. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
Clearly, I directly follows from the statement while II cannot be deduced from it.
5. Answer - Option E
Explanation -
Clearly, the information has been given beforehand so that the residents can collect water on the previous day and use less water on Friday. So, both I and II follow.

Direction (1 – 5): In 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.
1. Statements: People who speak too much against dowry are those who had taken it themselves. Conclusions: I. It is easier said than done. II. 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

2. Statements: The national norm is 100 beds per thousand populations but in this state, 150 beds per thousand are available in the hospitals. Conclusions: I. Our national norm is appropriate. II. 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

3. Statements: Our securities investments carry market risk. Consult your investment advisor or agent before investing. Conclusions: I. One should not invest in securities. II. 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

4. Statements: Money plays a vital role in politics. Conclusions: I. The poor can never become politicians. II. 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

5. Statements: Vegetable prices are soaring in the market. Conclusions: I. Vegetables are becoming a rare commodity. II. 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

Answers and Explanations
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Direction (1 – 5): In 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.
1. Statements: The serious accident in which a person was run down by a car yesterday had again focused attention on the most unsatisfactory state of roads. Conclusions: I. The accident that occurred was fatal. II. Several accidents have so far taken place because of unsatisfactory state of roads.

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

2. Statements: In a recent survey report, it has been stated that those who undertake physical exercise for at least half an hour a day are less prone to have any heart ailments. Conclusions: I. Moderate level of physical exercise is necessary for leading a healthy life. II. All people who do desk-bound jobs definitely suffer from heart ailments.

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

3. Statements: A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. Conclusions: I. We should be content with what we have. II. We should not crave for what is not.

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

4. Statements: This world is neither good nor evil; each man manufactures a world for himself. Conclusions: I. Some people find this world quite good. II. Some people find this world quite bad.

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

5. Statements: The eligibility for admission to the course is minimum second class Master's degree. However, the candidates who have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree can also apply. Conclusions: I. All candidates who have yet to get their Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates. II. All candidates having obtained second class Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.

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

Answers and Explanations
1. Answer - Option E
Explanation -
Since the accident has caused concern, it must be fatal. So, I follows. The use of the word 'again' in the statement justifies the fact mentioned in II. So, II also follows.
2. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
The statement mentions that chances of heart ailments are greatly reduced by a regular half-hour exercise. So, I follows. However, it talks of only reducing the probability which does not mean that persons involved in sedentary jobs shall definitely suffer from heart ailments. So, II does not follow.
3. Answer - Option E
Explanation -
Both the given conclusions clearly bring out the central theme of the proverb given in the statement. So, both I and II follow.
4. Answer - Option E
Explanation -
The statement mentions that the world for a man is as he makes it himself. So, some people might find it good and some quite bad. Thus, both I and II follow.
5. Answer - Option D
Explanation -
The statement mentions that the candidates who have obtained second class Master's degree or have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree, can apply for admission. This implies that both types of candidates may be selected on certain grounds. Thus, some candidates of each type and not all candidates of any one type, may be selected. So, neither I nor II follows.