Statement and Conclusion

The statement and conclusion questions constitute an important part of the logical reasoning test. In almost all government recruitment examinations and different entrance exams, such questions are asked. You may find the statement and conclusion section very simple, but attempting these questions correctly and timely may not be possible if the required amount of practice is not done by the aspiring candidates. Different individuals may perceive the statement and conclusion questions differently, like any other logical reasoning test. Those who can analyse the statements logically can answer them correctly. 

What are Statement and Conclusion Questions?

The Statement and Conclusion Questions are a significant part of analytical reasoning tests. One or more statements are given in such questions, along with more than one conclusion. The candidate must select the correct conclusion that can be logically derived from the given statement. 

When a group of words is arranged and form a meaningful sentence, it is defined as a statement. The conclusion is the decision that one arrives at after considering the given statement. Before the conclusion is chosen out of the given options, the candidate has to take a logical and systematic approach to get the correct answer. The given conclusions are often so confusing that a candidate takes lots of time to reach the final decision. It is essential to know the different patterns in Statement and Conclusions questions and practice many examples of each type. The time-bound practice can help a candidate score high and do well in the examination. 

Examples of Statement and Conclusion Questions

The statement and conclusion questions are of different types. One has to apply the most appropriate trick to solve these questions. A statement is a set of words used to give facts, problems, situations, or views. The conclusion is an opinion or belief inferred after the statement’s analytical reasoning. The candidates must go through the statements and the conclusions more than once to understand them well. 

Statement and Conclusion questions patterns are:

• Action motive questions: The questions are based on some actions taken. If there are motives behind taking such actions, then the motives will exist.
• Cause effect questions: These questions are based on the effects of specific actions. 
• Keywords: these questions are evaluated based on specific keywords such as never, must, the most, all, may, should be, always etc., to help the candidate come to a particular conclusion or inference.

Examples of Statement and Conclusion Questions

Example 1:  Select the correct options from A, B, C, D, and E

Statement: Total runs made by team A in an ODI are 200. Out of these, spinners made 160 runs. 

Conclusions:

1. 80% of the players in the team were spinners.
2. Spinners were the opening batsmen.

Options:

1. Only conclusion 1 follows
2. Only conclusion 2 follows
3. Either 1 or 2 follows
4. Neither 1 nor 2 follows
5. Both 1 and 2 follow

Answer: D

The statement shows that spinners make 80 %( 160 out of 200) runs. Conclusion 1 is not correct. No information is given about the opening batsmen in the statement, so conclusion 2 is also not correct. So, the right option is D. 

Example 2: Select the correct options from A, B, C, D, and E.

Statement: Jade plant needs little water, and it has thick leaves.

Conclusions:

1.  All plants having thick leaves need little water.
2.  Jade plants may grow in places where water is not abundant. 

Options:

1. Only conclusion 1 follows
2. Only conclusion 2 follows
3. Either 1 or 2 follows
4. Neither 1 nor 2 follows
5. Both 1 and 2 follow

Answer: B

The information about the Jade plant is mentioned in the statement, not any other plant with thick leaves. So, conclusion 1 is not correct. Jade plants need little water to be grown in places with less water availability. So, conclusion 2 is correct. 

General Tips to Solve Logical Reasoning Questions

The students cannot master logical reasoning questions unless they are precise, think deeply, and remain focused. Such tests are challenging and tricky. Some general tips to solve logical reasoning questions are:

• Consistent practice: Nothing can beat a consistent approach. The more a candidate practices, the more confident the person will be. 
• Deep Thinking: Logical reasoning questions require analytical thinking, so one must start developing the habit of logical thinking. Puzzles, crosswords, etc., help in developing the ability of analytical thinking. 
• Time management: A candidate can master time management only when lots of practice is done. Solving the questions accurately within the given time is crucial in scoring well. 

Conclusion

The statement and conclusion questions are an important part of logical reasoning tests. A candidate is given a statement along with many conclusions. The candidate has to select the conclusion that explains the statement’s logic. Often more than one conclusion seems logical, but the candidate must carefully choose the one that explains the statement’s logic the most. To attempt these questions seamlessly, the candidates should practise the statement and conclusion questions and master the tricks to score high.