100+ Statement and Conclusion Questions for SSC Exams - 1

Question: 1

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.
Statement :
Fortune favours the brave.
Conclusions :
I. Risks are necessary for success.
II. Cowards die many times before their death.

(A) if only conclusion I follows

(B) if only conclusion II follows

(C) if either I and II follows

(D) if neither I nor II follows and

(E) if both I and II follow

Question: 2

Statement :
Wind is an inexhaustible source of energy and an aerogenerator can convert it into electricity. Though not much has been done in this field, the survey shows that there is vast potential for developing wind as alternative source of energy.
Conclusions :
I. Energy by wind is comparatively newly emerging field.
II. The energy crisis can be dealt by exploring more in the field of aero-generation.

(A) if only conclusion I follows

(B) if only conclusion II follows

(C) if either I and II follows

(D) if neither I nor II follows and

(E) if both I and II follow

Question: 3

Statement :
To cultivate interest in reading, the schools has made it compulsory from June this year for each student to read two books per week and submit a weekly report on the books.
Conclusions :
I. Interest in reading can be created by force.
II. Some students will eventually develop interest in reading.

(A) if only conclusion I follows

(B) if only conclusion II follows

(C) if either I and II follows

(D) if neither I nor II follows and

(E) if both I and II follow

Question: 4

Statement :
The national norm is 100 beds per thousand population but in this state, 150 beds per thousand are available in the hospitals.
Conclusions :
I. Our national norm is appropriate.
II. The state is health system is taking adequate care in this regard.

(A) if only conclusion I follows

(B) if only conclusion II follows

(C) if either I and II follows

(D) if neither I nor II follows and

(E) if both I and II follow

Question: 5

Statement :
All those political prisoners were released on bail who had gone to jail for reasons other than political dharnas. Bail was not granted to persons involved in murders.
Conclusions :
I. No political prisoner had committed murder.
II. Some politicians were not arrested.

(A) if only conclusion I follows

(B) if only conclusion II follows

(C) if either I and II follows

(D) if neither I nor II follows and

(E) if both I and II follow