Statement & Conclusion – Concept

Questions from the statement and conclusions topic comprise a statement followed by a set of conclusions for the same. Candidates need to choose the most appropriate conclusion regarding the statement given.

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.

The statement and conclusion concept is common for all major exams conducted in the country and aspirants need to emphasize on the logical aspect of the concept. No assumptions, facts or information can be used to answer questions based on this concept and the data given in the statement is the only fact.

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. 

Tips and Tricks to solve Statement and Conclusion Questions

Aspirants mostly find this topic to be extremely confusing and that is mostly because the questions are framed in a manner which may seem tricky to the candidates. But they must also know that this is one of those topics where candidates can score more as well.

Given below are a few tips which may help candidates answer the questions from this section:

• 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.

Statement and Conclusion – Solved Examples

To understand the concept better, it is important that candidates solve more and more questions based on the statement-conclusion topic. This will not just make the topic more relevant to the aspirant but also will help them figure out the conclusions for the statements quickly.

Candidates who wish to solve more questions based on this topic can visit the Statement and Conclusion Questions page and get solved sample questions to understand the topic even better.

Refer to the sample questions which have been given below and practise more and more of such questions to have a better and stronger command over the topic.

Q 1. 

Statement: In a T20 match played between India and Australia, the total runs made by the Indian team were 200. 160 runs out of 200 runs were made by spinners.

Conclusion I: 80% of the team consists of spinners

Conclusion II: The opening batsmen were spinners

1. Only Conclusion I is true
2. Only Conclusion II is true
3. Both Conclusion I and II are true
4. Neither Conclusion I nor II is true
5. Either Conclusion I or II is true

Answer: (4) Neither Conclusion I nor II is true; Neither conclusion is logically correct with regard to the statement

Q 2.

Statement: The Team Manager humiliated Varun in front of his colleagues on a Monday morning.

Conclusion I: The Team Manager did not like Varun

Conclusion II: Varun was not as popular as his other colleagues

1. Only Conclusion I is true
2. Only Conclusion II is true
3. Both Conclusion I and II are true
4. Neither Conclusion I nor II is true
5. Either Conclusion I or II is true

Answer: (4) Neither Conclusion I nor II is true; None of the conclusions give a valid reason for the statement to be correct. 

Q 3. 

Statement: A metal producing Company in India has moved from a position where there was shortage of metal production to a position where there is self sufficiency of metal.

Conclusion I: India was previously importing metal

Conclusion II: at this speed of self sufficiency, India can soon become a foreign exchange earner

1. Only Conclusion I is true
2. Only Conclusion II is true
3. Both Conclusion I and II are true
4. Neither Conclusion I nor II is true
5. Either Conclusion I or II is true

Answer: (3) Both Conclusion I and II is true

Q 4. 

Statement: Only good dancers are invited for the competition. No one without dancing techniques is a good dancer.

Conclusion I: All invited dancers in the competition dance well

Conclusion II: Those dancers who do not have good dancing techniques are not invited for the competition

1. Only Conclusion I is true
2. Only Conclusion II is true
3. Both Conclusion I and II are true
4. Neither Conclusion I nor II is true
5. Either Conclusion I or II is true

Answer: (3) Both Conclusion I and II are true