Logical Reasoning - Statement and Conclusion - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Statement and Conclusion - Section 3 (Q.No. 4)
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.
4.
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:
- The population per unit area in the rural areas is higher than in the urban areas.
- More persons live in the same household in the rural areas as compared to those in the urban areas.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The population per household and not the population per unit area is being talked about in the statement. So, only II follows while I does not.
Discussion:
4 comments Page 1 of 1.
Ashish said:
3 years ago
E sould be the correct answer.
Adithi said:
8 years ago
As per my understanding the answer is option E.
Raza said:
9 years ago
How come you say per household and per unit area are different?
As no explanation is given, so assume one household a unit area! both conclusions I and II means the same thing to me!
As no explanation is given, so assume one household a unit area! both conclusions I and II means the same thing to me!
Raj said:
9 years ago
Please tell how can solve this type question. I am not getting understand. All type question statement and conclusion is not getting understand.
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