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Logical Reasoning - Statement and Conclusion - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Statement and Conclusion - Section 3 (Q.No. 12)
Statement and Conclusion
Directions to Solve

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.

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.

12.

Statements: "The Government will review the present policy of the diesel price in view of further spurt in the international oil prices". - A spokesman of the Government.

Conclusions:

  1. The Government will increase the price of the diesel after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
  2. The Government will not increase the price of the diesel even after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.
Only conclusion I follows
Only conclusion II follows
Either I or II follows
Neither I nor II follows
Both I and II follow
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government seeks to review the policy so as to determine whether the diesel price needs to be increased or it can be kept stable by adjusting certain other factors. So, either decision may be taken. Thus, either I or II follows.
Discussion:
3 comments Page 1 of 1.
Bro said:   3 years ago
I think it's sonly conclusion 2.
SMN said:   5 years ago
Yes, the answer should be D.
ARay said:   10 years ago
What if the government doesn't change the price at all?

Answer should be [D].
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