Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Topic

Statements, Assumptions and Conclusions

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: The national norm is 100 beds per thousand populations but in this state, 150 beds per thousand are available In the hospitals.

Conclusions:

I. Our national norm is appropriate.

II. The state's health system is taking adequate care in this regard.

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 only conclusion II follows

Explanation:

Statement: The national norm is 100 beds per thousand populations but in this state, 150 beds per thousand are available In the hospitals.

Conclusions:

I. Our national norm is appropriate :- Our national norm is not appropriate as a particular state has 150 bed per 1000 populations.

II. The state's health system is taking adequate care in this regard :-

Number of beds are 150 bed per 1000 populations that means state's health system is taking adequate care in this regard

Ans :- If only conclusion II follows