What Statement & Conclusion Questions Test
- Conclusions that follow directly from a statement
- Implicit assumptions behind a statement
- Strong vs weak arguments
- Appropriate courses of action
Question bank coverage by sub-pattern
How Statement & Conclusion Appears in RRB NTPC
Statement & Conclusion is part of the General Intelligence & Reasoning section (30% of the RRB NTPC syllabus).
Statement & Conclusion Solved Examples for RRB NTPC
9 exam-pattern statement & conclusion questions from the practice bank, each with a full solution.
Statement: "A stitch in time saves nine."
- A.Sewing is important for saving money.
- B.Delaying action leads to bigger problems.Correct
- C.Nine stitches are better than one.
- D.Time is more valuable than stitches.
Solution
The proverb implies that addressing a problem promptly prevents it from escalating into a larger, more difficult issue. Option 2 captures this implied meaning.
Statement: Should there be a dress code for students in colleges? Argument: Yes, a dress code promotes discipline among students.
- A.The argument is strongCorrect
- B.The argument is weak
- C.The argument is somewhat strong
- D.The argument is neutral
Solution
The argument is strong because discipline is considered a positive attribute in educational settings. A dress code could potentially foster a sense of uniformity and respect for rules, contributing to a more disciplined environment.
Statement: "We should promote tourism to boost our economy." Assumption:
- A.Tourism always benefits the economy.
- B.Tourism can contribute to economic growth.Correct
- C.Our economy is currently weak.
- D.Promoting tourism is expensive.
Solution
The statement suggests that promoting tourism will improve the economy. This assumes that tourism has the potential to positively impact economic growth. If tourism had no effect or a negative effect on the economy, the statement would be illogical.
In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts, and decide which of the conclusions logically follows from the statement. Statements: The state forestry department planted five million saplings along barren riverbanks, of which seventy-five percent survived to maturity after three years. Conclusions: I. Over 3.7 million saplings successfully survived and established themselves along the riverbanks. II. The riverbanks are now completely covered with dense impenetrable rainforests.
- A.Only conclusion I followsCorrect
- B.Only conclusion II follows
- C.Neither conclusion I nor II follows
- D.Both conclusions I and II follow
Solution
Logical Deduction: Conclusion I: 75% of five million equals 3.75 million saplings surviving to maturity. Conclusion II: Sapling survival confirms successful afforestation, but does not transform riverbanks into dense rainforests. Therefore, only conclusion i follows.
Statements: 1. All pens are books. 2. Some books are copies. 3. All copies are erasers. Conclusions: I. Some erasers are books. II. Some copies are pens. III. All pens are erasers. IV. Some erasers are pens. Which of the conclusions logically follow?
- A.Only I followsCorrect
- B.Only I and III follow
- C.Only I and IV follow
- D.Only II and IV follow
Solution
Let's analyze each conclusion: I. Some erasers are books: Since all copies are erasers and some books are copies, it follows that some erasers are books. (TRUE) II. Some copies are pens: There is no direct relation between pens and copies. (FALSE) III. All pens are erasers: All pens are books, and some books are copies, which are all erasers. However, it does not necessarily mean that all pens are erasers. (FALSE) IV. Some erasers are pens: No direct relation between pens and erasers can be derived from the statements. (FALSE) Therefore, only conclusion I logically follows.
Statement: "The company's new policy focuses on employee well-being."
- A.The company was previously unconcerned about its employees.
- B.The company expects increased productivity as a result.Correct
- C.All employees will be satisfied with the new policy.
- D.The company is facing financial difficulties.
Solution
While not explicitly stated, a focus on employee well-being often implies an expectation of improved productivity, motivation, and retention. The other options are not directly implied by the statement.
Statements: All apples are bananas. No banana is a grape. Conclusions: I. No apple is a grape. II. Some bananas are apples.
- A.Only conclusion I follows
- B.Only conclusion II follows
- C.Both I and II followCorrect
- D.Neither I nor II follows
Solution
Given statements: All apples are bananas (A→B), No banana is a grape (B ∩ G = ∅). Conclusion I: No apple is a grape is correct because all apples are bananas, and no bananas are grapes, therefore no apples can be grapes. Conclusion II: Some bananas are apples is correct because all apples are bananas implies that some bananas are apples. Hence, both conclusions I and II follow.
Statement: The government has decided to provide tax benefits to companies investing in renewable energy projects.
- A.Conclusion: This will significantly reduce pollution levels.
- B.Conclusion: This will attract more investment in renewable energy sector.Correct
- C.Conclusion: All companies will now invest only in renewable energy.
- D.Conclusion: The government is against fossil fuels.
Solution
The statement directly implies that tax benefits are intended to incentivize investment in renewable energy. Therefore, it's a direct inference that this decision will attract more investment in the renewable energy sector. The other options are not directly supported by the statement.
Statement: "The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow."
- A.It will definitely rain tomorrow.
- B.It will probably rain tomorrow.Correct
- C.It might rain tomorrow.
- D.It will not rain tomorrow.
Solution
Weather forecasts are predictions based on data and models, but they are not always accurate. Therefore, the prediction of rain indicates a probability, not a certainty. 'Probably' is the most appropriate degree of truth.
Statement & Conclusion — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the golden rule for conclusion questions?
Use only what the statement says — no outside knowledge, however true. A conclusion "follows" only if the statement makes it necessarily true, not merely plausible.
How do I judge strong vs weak arguments?
Strong arguments are specific, feasible and tied to the issue's core; weak ones are generic, extreme or address a side issue. Emotional appeals without mechanism are weak by definition.
How many Statement & Conclusion practice questions does Parikshala have for RRB NTPC?
105 exam-pattern Statement & Conclusion questions for RRB NTPC Reasoning, each with a step-by-step solution. Practice is free — no sign-up needed to start.