Question

Statements and some of their conclusions are given below.

Statement:

1. An economist said with uncertainty that he welcomes the Union Budget.

2. He knew whether the estimate was based on reliable data.

Conclusion:

I. In giving his views, the economist has crossed his two fingers.

II. He is not confident about the accuracy of estimates.

Decide which of the following conclusions logically follow(s) from the given statement (s).

A. Only conclusion I follows.

B. Only conclusion II follows.

C. Both I and II follow.

D. Neither I nor II follow.

1. D
2. C
3. A
4. B

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : B

Given conclusions:

Conclusion:

I. In giving his views, the economist has crossed his two fingers ⇒ False

(It is not necessary that he has crossed his fingers, while giving his views)

II. He is not confident about the accuracy of estimates ⇒ True

(As statements says he did not know whether the estimate was based on reliable data)

Hence, Only conclusion II follows.