Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Verbal Reasoning

Topic

Critical Reasoning

Question:

In this question a statement is given which is 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.

Statement: Money plays a vital role in politics.

Conclusions:

I. The poor can never become politicians.

II. All the rich men take part in politics.

Options:

If only conclusion I follows

If only conclusion II follows

If either I or II follows

If neither I nor II follows

Correct Answer:

If neither I nor II follows

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4: If neither I nor II follows

The statement says: “Money plays a vital role in politics.”
This only indicates that money is important, but it does not make absolute claims.

  • Conclusion I: “The poor can never become politicians.”
    This is too extreme. The statement does not say “only rich people” can enter politics. So, it does not follow.
  • Conclusion II: “All the rich men take part in politics.”
    This is also extreme. The statement does not say that every rich person participates in politics. So, it does not follow.

Thus, both conclusions go beyond the given information.