Read the given statements and conclusions carefully and choose which of the conclusions logically follows from the statement. Statement: During the promotion of the film, the producer team presents the highlights of the film in front of the media. Conclusion: I. The producer team is keen on what the media should be told about the film, so they create the right hype. II. The producer team hopes that the film is a success.
Both conclusions follow.
Understanding Statements and Conclusions in Logic
This question requires us to analyze a given statement and determine which of the provided conclusions logically follows from it. We need to treat the statement as true and assess the validity of each conclusion based solely on the information presented in the statement.
Analyzing the Statement
The statement is:
During the promotion of the film, the producer team presents the highlights of the film in front of the media.
This statement tells us about an action taken by the producer team during film promotion: presenting highlights to the media.
Analyzing the Conclusions
Let's examine each conclusion:
Conclusion I: The producer team is keen on what the media should be told about the film, so they create the right hype.
- The statement says highlights are presented. Presenting 'highlights' implies a selection process. The producer team is choosing *specific* aspects of the film to show the media.
- Choosing what information to present suggests control over the narrative or what the media learns.
- Presenting highlights during promotion is a common strategy used to generate interest and positive buzz, which is essentially creating 'hype'.
- Therefore, it is logical to infer that by presenting carefully selected highlights, the producer team is controlling the message and aiming to create hype.
- This conclusion logically follows from the statement.
Conclusion II: The producer team hopes that the film is a success.
- Why would a producer team engage in promoting a film and presenting its highlights to the media?
- The primary goal of film promotion is typically to attract viewers and ensure the film performs well financially and critically, i.e., to make it a success.
- The action described in the statement (promoting the film by presenting highlights) is a means to achieve the objective of a successful film.
- It is a very reasonable and logical inference that a team promoting their film hopes for its success.
- This conclusion also logically follows from the statement.
Evaluating the Options
Based on our analysis, both Conclusion I and Conclusion II logically follow from the given statement.
Let's look at the options:
- Only conclusion II follows. (Incorrect, as Conclusion I also follows)
- Only conclusion I follows. (Incorrect, as Conclusion II also follows)
- Neither conclusion follows. (Incorrect, as both conclusions follow)
- Both conclusions follow. (Correct, as both inferences are logical based on the statement)
Conclusion
Both concluding statements are logical inferences derived from the action described in the original statement about film promotion and presenting highlights to the media. The act of presenting highlights is a deliberate effort to shape public perception (create hype), which is done with the ultimate goal of achieving success for the film.
Revision Table: Statements and Conclusions
| Concept | Explanation | Relevance to Question |
|---|---|---|
| Statement | A piece of information given as true. | The premise on which conclusions are based. |
| Conclusion | An inference or deduction drawn from the statement(s). | Must logically follow directly from the statement(s). |
| Logical Follows | The conclusion must be necessarily true if the statement is true. | Determining if conclusions I and II are necessary consequences of the film promotion statement. |
Additional Information: Inference and Logical Reasoning
In logical reasoning questions like this, we practice the skill of drawing valid inferences. An inference is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. We must be careful not to bring in outside information or assumptions not supported by the statement. In this case, promoting a film by showing highlights is strong evidence that the team wants to control the message (leading to hype) and desires the film to do well (success).
Key principles:
- Assume the statement is absolutely true.
- Only use information provided in the statement.
- A conclusion 'follows' if it is a necessary consequence of the statement. If the statement is true, the conclusion *must* also be true.
- In this specific case, the actions described in the statement (presenting highlights during promotion) are universally understood as activities undertaken with specific goals in mind: creating interest/hype and achieving success. These are strong, logical inferences.
Important Questions from Statements and Conclusions
In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.
Statements:
I. All A are B.
II. Some B are C.
Conclusions:
I. Some A are C.
II. Some A are not C.
III. Some A are B.
Directions: The questions has a statement followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to decide which of the conclusions follows from the given statement and mark your answer as
Statement: Mr A is not among the candidates shortlisted for the post of vice chancellor of a university
Conclusions :
I) Mr. A will be elected as Vice - chancellor
II) Mr. A will not be considered for the post of Vice-chancellor
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance from commonly established facts, decide which of the conclusions from / logically follows these statements.
Statement:
Poverty makes man hardworking.
Hardworking people are not poor.
Conclusion:
I. A person must be poor to be hardworking.
II. Diligence helps to remove poverty.
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully and decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements.
Statement:
A asked C, "What time is it now?" Is it half past two? ''
Conclusions:
1. A wants to go to lunch.
2. A wants to confirm what the time is because his watch is off.
In the question one statement is given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.
Statement : 55% of Manisha's office colleagues went to watch the movie.
Conclusion I : Manisha went to watch the movie.
Conclusion II : Manisha did not go to watch the movie.
