Question

Directions: In the 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 follow beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

Statement: The education system in India needs to emphasize areas related to agriculture, technology, and tourism instead of basic and pure sciences.

Conclusions :

I. We have already excelled in these fields.
II. We need another green revolution to feed our burgeoning population and our youth, which makes 50% of our population.

• A. Only conclusion I follows
• B. Only conclusion II follows
• C. Both I and II follows
• D. Neither I nor II follows

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Neither I nor II follows

Solution: Emphasizing basic and pure sciences does not imply that India has excelled in the fields of agriculture, technology, and tourism. Therefore, conclusion I does not follow. Conclusion II says that to meet the current food requirement of our country, we need a green revolution. But, the given statement does not mention anything about the food situation in India. Therefore, conclusion II does not follow. Hence, neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.