In this question, a statement is given followed by two conclusions. Choose the conclusion(s) which best fit(s) logically. Statement: The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it. Conclusions: I. Your life will be dull if you do not face a problem. II. To escape from problems, you should always have some solutions with you.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Analyzing Statement and Conclusions Logic
This question asks us to determine which of the given conclusions logically follow from the provided statement. We need to carefully read the statement and each conclusion and see if the conclusion is directly supported or implied by the statement.
Understanding the Statement
The statement is: The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.
This statement provides a recommendation or an assertion about the most effective method for dealing with a problem – solving it is presented as the best way to escape from it.
Evaluating Conclusion I
Conclusion I says: Your life will be dull if you do not face a problem.
- Does the original statement talk about life being dull? No.
- Does the original statement talk about the absence of problems? No.
- The statement focuses only on the best way to escape *from* a problem *when* you are facing one. It gives no information about what happens if you *don't* face problems or whether problems are necessary for an interesting life.
Therefore, Conclusion I does not logically follow from the given statement. It introduces a new concept (dullness of life without problems) that is not mentioned or implied in the statement.
Evaluating Conclusion II
Conclusion II says: To escape from problems, you should always have some solutions with you.
- The statement says the *best way* to escape is to *solve* the problem. Solving a problem does require a solution.
- However, the statement does not say you must *always have* solutions *with you* beforehand. It speaks about the action of solving the problem itself as the means of escape.
- You might develop, find, or think of the solution *when* the problem arises, rather than carrying pre-existing solutions for all potential future problems. The statement doesn't specify when or how the solution is obtained, only that solving is the escape method.
- The word "always" and the phrase "have some solutions with you" are not supported by the simple statement about the best escape method being solving.
Therefore, Conclusion II does not logically follow from the given statement. It adds conditions and requirements not present in the original assertion.
Determining the Best Fit
Based on the analysis of both conclusions, neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion II can be logically derived from the given statement.
Thus, the correct choice is that neither conclusion follows.
Revision Table: Statement and Conclusions
| Component | Content | Logical Relation to Statement |
|---|---|---|
| Statement | The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it. | Base assertion |
| Conclusion I | Your life will be dull if you do not face a problem. | Does NOT follow. Introduces irrelevant concept (dullness without problems). |
| Conclusion II | To escape from problems, you should always have some solutions with you. | Does NOT follow. Adds unsupported condition ("always have solutions with you"). |
Additional Information: Logical Reasoning in Statement & Conclusions
Statement and Conclusion questions test your ability to draw logical inferences. Key points to remember:
- Only consider the information given in the statement to be true. Do not use outside knowledge.
- Conclusions must directly and necessarily follow from the statement. They should not be mere possibilities or assumptions.
- Look for keywords and qualifiers (like "all", "some", "always", "only", "best way") in both the statement and conclusions, as they can significantly affect the logic.
- If a conclusion introduces information or concepts not present in the statement, it is unlikely to follow.
Important Questions from Statements and Conclusions
A situation is given, followed by two conclusions I and II. Read the situation and both the conclusions carefully and select the correct answer.
Situation:
Since the past 15 years, 75% of the products in the world’s pottery market comes from Country K. However, the employment in the pottery industry of Country K has been consistently declining by 5-9% every year since the past 3 years.
Conclusions:
I. Even after declining employment, Country K has enough potters to continue contributing equally to the international market.
II. The local demand of pottery in Country K has substantially decreased leading to less interest among potters.
The statement below is followed by three conclusions labelled I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, and then decide which of the three suggested conclusions logically follows for pursuing.
Statements:
1) No school is an institution but they are establishment.
2) All establishments that are not institutions have buildings.
Conclusions:
I. Schools are not establishments.
II. All schools have buildings.
III. Schools do not have buildings.Read the given statements and conclusion carefully and decide which of the following options is true with respect to the given conclusion.
Statements:
The Gateway of India is in Mumbai.
Mumbai is in India.
Conclusion:
The Gateway of India is in India.
Read the given statements and conclusion carefully and decide which of the following options is true with respect to the given conclusion.
Statements:
Men who are handsome are generally of the intellectual type.
Vikram is handsome.
Conclusion:
Vikram is intellectual.Given is a statement, followed by four conclusions. Read the statement carefully and decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the given statement.
Statement:
This book can help because all good books help.
Conclusions:
I. This is not a good book.
II. This is a good book.
III. No good book helps.
IV. Some good books help.
