Introduction
- Candidates must know that to answer questions from this topic, a candidate needs to analyse the information given and then select the most logical conclusion based on the statement.
- Mostly the biggest mistake which is made by candidates while solving the statement-conclusion questions is that they make assumptions while answering questions which ultimately leads to marking the incorrect option as a conclusion for the given statement.
Important points that you should be remember
- If there are two or more sentences which are used to frame a statement, then, the sentences must be interrelated, and mutual contradiction should be there.
- Do not look for truthful notions. The information provided in the statement is the only requirement for a candidate to answer the question. No assumptions must be made.
- Read the statement carefully and look for keywords which are common between the statement and the conclusions
- If there is more than one conclusion which is applicable for the statement, candidates must ensure that the conclusions they opt have some relation with each other.
- Do not go by the length of the statement or statements. Make sure that you read the statement carefully before you make a conclusion.
- Candidates happen to lose a lot of marks in negative marking in such questions. So ensure that you do not guess the answers in this topic.
Examples
Q-1 Statements: The old order changed yielding place to new.
Conclusions:
Change is the law of nature.
Discard old ideas because they are old.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
Answer is A.
Q-2 Statements: Population increase coupled with depleting resources is going to be the scenario of many developing countries in days to come.
Conclusions:
The population of developing countries will not continue to increase in future.
It will be very difficult for the governments of developing countries to provide its people decent quality of life.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
Answer is B.
