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Directions (1-50): In the question below is a statement I. Assam receives very heavy rainfall every year in
followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You monsoon season.
have to assume everything in the statement to be true, II. Assam is having shortage of dams and barrages.
then consider the two conclusions together and decide a) Only conclusion I follows
which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable b) Only conclusion II follows
doubt from the information given in the statement. c) Neither I nor II follows
d) Both I and II follow
1). Statement: Sadly, because of the pandemic that
interrupted Liverpool's charge to the title, the fans 3). Statement: Chinese forces remain ensconced several
missed out on what would have been a momentous night KMs inside Indian Territory in both Pangong lake and
at Anfield stadium. Depsang.
Conclusions: Conclusions:
I. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, fans were not allowed I. There have been incursions into Indian territorry by
to enter the stadium. Chinese armed forces in multiple locations.
II. Liverpool would have won the title earlier but II. India is facing a serious border situation.
matches were suspended due to the covid-19 pandemic. a) Only conclusion I follows
a) Only conclusion I follows b) Only conclusion II follows
b) Only conclusion II follows c) Neither I nor II follows
c) Neither I nor II follows d) Both I and II follow
d) Both I and II follow
4). Statement: With the cases of cornavirus spiralling
2). Statement: Every year, lakhs and lakhs of people are upwards ever since lockdown norms were relaxed,
left homeless due to the floods in Assam. several states are going back to strict lockdowns for
Conclusions: limited periods to curb the spread of the infection.
Conclusions:
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I. Despite lockdown, coronavirus cases have continued to II. Without continuous electricity, operations of tea
increase. garden is difficult.
II. Strict enforcement of lockdown is able to contain the a) Only conclusion I follows
spread of coronavirus. b) Only conclusion II follows
a) Only conclusion I follows c) Neither I nor II follows
b) Only conclusion II follows d) Both I and II follow
c) Neither I nor II follows
d) Both I and II follow 7). Statement: Double decker buses were introduced in
Calcutta in 1926 and became a popular means of public
5). Statement: England have been bolstered by the transport but were decommissioned from service in the
return of Joffra Archer from suspension for the final test. 1990s.
Archer was suspended for violating covid-19 protection Conclusions:
norms and missed the 2nd test although his absence didn’t I. Double decker buses were in operation in Calcutta for
affect England’s performance as it was feared. about 70 years.
Conclusions: II. Double decker bus service was closed down to
I. Archer was suspended for applying saliva to the ball in becoming financially non-viable.
contradiction of new playing rules brought on by the a) Only conclusion I follows
covid-19 pandemic. b) Only conclusion II follows
II. England were able to secure a favourable result in the c) Neither I nor II follows
second test match. d) Both I and II follow
a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows 8). Statement: While most of the attention India’s fight
c) Neither I nor II follows against novel Coronavirus is understandably directed at
d) Both I and II follow states like Maharashtra, Karnataka or Andhra Pradesh,
which have very high caseloads, what has been of equal
6). Statement: Tea estates across Dooars are also facing concern is the fact that the disease has become quite
prolonged power cuts due to the heavy rain and water widespread in the relatively smaller states as well.
logging which is hampering tea production. Conclusions:
Conclusions: I. Coronavirus infection has spread to both large and
I. Dooars is being slashed by heavy rainfall. small Indian states.

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II. Although smaller states are also witnessing rapid d) Both I and II follow
spread of cornavirus, the same is not receiving sufficient 11). Statement: A former official who left the Trump
coverage. administration last year said that Trump often pushed
a) Only conclusion I follows back on advisers who urged him to impose tougher
b) Only conclusion II follows punitive measures on China out of concern that it would
c) Neither I nor II follows jeopardize trade negotiations.
d) Both I and II follow Conclusions:
I. President Trump desisted from tough punitive
9). Statement: L&T said that its revenues were impacted measures against China for fear of adverse impact on
by the nationwide lockdown that halted manufacturing bilateral trade.
and construction activities, created a labour crunch and II. China holds the upper hand on bilateral trade terms
disrupted the supply chain ecosystem. with US.
Conclusions: a) Only conclusion I follows
I. L & T’s business volumes were adversely affected due b) Only conclusion II follows
to the nationwide lockdown. c) Neither I nor II follows
II. The lockdown had a negative impact on d) Both I and II follow
manufacturing and construction sectors. 12). Statement: Airlines are taking extreme measures to
a) Only conclusion I follows survive the pandemic, with Asiana Airlines Inc. flying
b) Only conclusion II follows the world's biggest commercial plane more than 20
c) Neither I nor II follows times, going nowhere and carrying no passengers, just to
d) Both I and II follow keep trainee pilots certified.
10). Statement: In Siberia and across much of the Conclusions:
Arctic, profound changes are unfolding more rapidly I. Aviation sector has been hit really hard due to the
than scientists anticipated only a few years ago. ongoing pandemic.
Conclusions: II. Asiana Airlines could go out of business as a result of
I. Global temperatures are rising worrisomely. the pandemic.
II. Rate of climate change is getting accelerated in recent a) Only conclusion I follows
years in the Arctic. b) Only conclusion II follows
a) Only conclusion I follows c) Neither I nor II follows
b) Only conclusion II follows d) Both I and II follow
c) Neither I nor II follows

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13). Statement: Mr Jenner has dinner at 10 pm and went from home, industrial activity and traffic reduce, fewer
to sleep at 11.30 pm. He stays with his nephew in his aircraft flew and tourism ceased.
house. The next morning, he was found dead in his bed Conclusions:
by the nephew. I. Human activities contribute to increase the ambient
Conclusions: I. Mr Jenner’s nephew had murdered Mr noise levels globally.
Jenner. II. Such drop of noise levels have never been observed
II. Mr Jenner had a rare heart condition. before.
a) Only conclusion I follows a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Neither I nor II follows c) Neither I nor II follows
d) Both I and II follow d) Both I and II follow
16). Statement: Some police officers attributed the
14). Statement: Perforce, the army will need to remain success of the lockdown to their persistent campaign
deployed for long in large numbers at heights above over the past 48 hours. Others cited the huge police
14,000 feet, even during the unforgiving winter, to deter deployment since 530 am for the same.
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) that is refusing Conclusions:
to pull back from Indian territory it invaded in May. I. Lockdown cannot work without strict police action.
Conclusions: II. Public awareness campaigns and police presence both
I. Chinese armed forces have violated the border play a role in ensuring a successful lockdown.
arrangement between the two countries. a) Only conclusion I follows
II. India will have to increase the strength of personnel b) Only conclusion II follows
deployment at the Chinese border. c) Neither I nor II follows
a) Only conclusion I follows d) Both I and II follow
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Neither I nor II follows 17). Statement: Both Bharat Biotech and Zydus were
d) Both I and II follow granted permission for phase I and II clinical trials of
covid-19 vaccine and administered first doses of their
15). Statement: The scientists have estimated that vaccine candidates to volunteers on July 15th.
global average human-made seismic ambient noise Conclusions:
dropped by 50% from March to May as people worked I. Bharat Biotech and Zydus have an edge over all other
vaccine candidates globally.

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II. Vaccine development involves trials in two phases. 20). Statement: Container trains save time and trade
a) Only conclusion I follows costs apart from making trade safer and more organized.
b) Only conclusion II follows Conclusions:
c) Neither I nor II follows I. Despite their obvious advantages, container trains are
d) Both I and II follow not used sufficiently
II. Container trains have obvious advantages over most
18). Statement: The covid-19 pandemic has sounded a other forms of cargo transportation
possible death knell for many single screen movie halls a) Only conclusion I follows
across Bengal, said owners. b) Only conclusion II follows
Conclusions: c) Neither I nor II follows
I. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, several single screen d) Both I and II follow
movie halls in Bengal may be forced to close down.
II. The entertainment industry has been one of the worst 21). Statement: With Chinese reluctance to step back
affected due to the pandemic. further from Pangong Tso and Patrolling Point 17A at
a) Only conclusion I follows Gogra stalling the disengagement of troops along the
b) Only conclusion II follows Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, Indian and Chinese
c) Neither I nor II follows diplomats held talks Friday, and New Delhi said both
d) Both I and II follow sides agreed on “early and complete disengagement”.
Conclusions:
19). Statement: There will be “complete” lockdown in I. Despite not reaching agreement on border tension de-
Barasat for seven days to reduce the spread of the escalation, high level talks between India and China have
coronavirus. been progressing.
Conclusions: II. It is believed that a breakthrough in the talks is near
I. The coronavirus has been spreading rapidly in Barasat a) Only conclusion I follows
II. Other than essential services, the lockdown will have b) Only conclusion II follows
no exemptions and will be 100%. c) Neither I nor II follows
a) Only conclusion I follows d) Both I and II follow
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Neither I nor II follows 22). Statement: The United States announced Friday it
d) Both I and II follow will not take in any new foreign students seeking online-
only study, after rescinding a hotly contested order to

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expel those already here and preparing for that because laden droplets from the nose and mouth associated with
of the pandemic. the spread of Covid-19, a study found.
Conclusions: Conclusions:
I. Non US citizens who are already pursuing such I. Homemade masks are more effective than ones sold at
courses will have to drop out. chemist shops in preventing spread of covid-19.
II. Courses which are offered online only will be II. Masks are 100% effective in protection from covid-19
reserved for American citizens only going forward. a) Only conclusion I follows
a) Only conclusion I follows b) Only conclusion II follows
b) Only conclusion II follows c) Neither I nor II follows
c) Neither I nor II follows d) Both I and II follow
d) Both I and II follow
25). Statement: Ollie Pope and Jos Buttler made their
23). Statement: Pandemic induced lockdown roiled the first big scores of the series in putting together an
revenue from the cigarette, hotel and paper & paperboard unbeaten stand of 136 runs to rebuild England’s innings
businesses during the first quarter of the fiscal for ITC against the West Indies on day one of the deciding test
Ltd that posted a 14.29 dip in total income and 25.5 that started on Friday.
percent fall in net profits despite 61.5 percent jump in Conclusions:
profitability in its non-tobacco FMCG businesses. I. West Indies dominated the day’s play.
Conclusions: II. England were in trouble before Ollie Pope and Jos
I. ITC Ltd is a conglomerate with presence in several Buttler came together.
businesses. a) Only conclusion I follows
II. Overall as an entity, it is much more dependant on b) Only conclusion II follows
cigarette, hotels etc. for profitability than on non-tobacco c) Neither I nor II follows
FMCG businesses d) Both I and II follow
a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows 26). Statement: Hurricane Douglas, the strongest storm
c) Neither I nor II follows on the planet right now, is approaching the Hawaii
d) Both I and II follow Islands but is forecast to weaken considerably before it
reaches the chain this weekend.
24). Statement: Homemade face masks should ideally Conclusions:
be made from multiple layers of fabric to trap the viral-

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I. Devastation to Hawaii from hurricane Douglas may II. Special celebration arrangements had been made in
not be as bad as originally feared. anticipation of Liverpool winning the trophy.
II. Douglas is the strongest storm to hit Hawaii this year. a) Only conclusion I follows
a) Only conclusion I follows b) Only conclusion II follows
b) Only conclusion II follows c) Neither I nor II follows
c) Neither I nor II follows d) Both I and II follow
d) Both I and II follow
29). Statement: The United States (US) said on
27). Statement: Intel was one of the worst-performing Thursday it had intercepted an Iranian passenger plane as
stocks on Friday morning, falling as much as 18% after it flew over Syria, after Iranian state television accused
the company announced its next-generation chips will be Israel of being behind the encounter.
delayed indefinitely. Conclusions:
Conclusions: I. The US has objections to Iranian aircraft using Syrian
I. Intel’s commercial future is highly dependent on the air space.
introduction of next-generation chips. II. Iran and Israel have unfriendly relations.
II. Intel’s competition have surged ahead on the question a) Only conclusion I follows
of next generation chips. b) Only conclusion II follows
a) Only conclusion I follows c) Neither I nor II follows
b) Only conclusion II follows d) Both I and II follow
c) Neither I nor II follows
d) Both I and II follow 30). Statement: In 2010, Washington and Moscow
signed the New START, which stipulates the limits to
28). Statement: Celebrations got underway as the numbers of deployed nuclear warheads and strategic
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lifted the trophy on delivery systems by both.
a specially built podium on Anfield’s Kop after the Conclusions:
match as ticker tape fell on the players and fireworks lit I. The use of nuclear weapons by USA and Russia is
up the night sky. subject to an agreement between both countries.
Conclusions: II. Russia has been accused of not following the
I. Liverpool’s success was long awaited and hence agreement stipulating use of nuclear weapons governing
special. itself and USA.
a) Only conclusion I follows

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b) Only conclusion II follows d) Both I and II follow

c) Neither I nor II follows
d) Both I and II follow 33). Statement: Analysts argue that there is no way the
satellite imagery would not have revealed the massive
31). Statement: The domestic banking sector could be PLA exercise on the Tibetan plateau close to the LAC
staring at a spike in their bad loans this fiscal as indicated January onwards, that also included howitzers, Type-15
by the stress tests of the RBI with the central bank on light tanks and assorted multiple rocket launchers, all of
Friday projecting the gross NPA ratio of banks to rise to which failed to return to base once the manoeuvres had
14.7 % by March 2021. been completed.
Conclusions: Conclusions:
I. The RBI is concerned about the immediate future of I. The PLA was involved in massive exercises on the
India’s banking system. Tibetan plateau since beginning of the year.
II. Banks are expected to be highly cautious in disbursal II. It was impossible for Indian agencies to detect the
of loans in the coming days. motive behind such activities.
a) Only conclusion I follows a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Neither I nor II follows c) Neither I nor II follows
d) Both I and II follow d) Both I and II follow

32). Statement: So far New South Wales has resisted 34). Statement: Amala Shankar won many
returning to a harder lockdown, with case numbers much recognitions and prestigious awards for her extraordinary
lower than Victoria, and more success in tracing cases to feat in the field of dancing. In 1991, she was conferred
known outbreaks. the Padma Bhushan.
Conclusions: Conclusions:
I. Anti-pandemic measures are proportional to spread I. Amala Shankar was one of the top dance proponents to
and severity of the infection. be born in India.
II. Tracing of cases is important for containing the spread II. Amala Shankar’s success opened up opportunities in
of the infection. the field of dance for other women.
a) Only conclusion I follows a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Neither I nor II follows c) Neither I nor II follows

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d) Both I and II follow d) Both I and II follow

35). Statement: Despite a blanket ban on fires inside 37). Statement: The eagerly awaited Indian Premier
the Amazon rain forest, images released by Greenpeace League (IPL) is now slated to start from Sep-19th in the
International reveal that fires to illegally clear green UAE, but closed-door matches with no stadium
cover to carry out commercial activities has been attendance are likely to hit revenues of official
ongoing without much hindrance in Brazil. broadcaster STAR India.
Conclusions: Conclusions:
I. Forest fires are an annual occurence in the Amazon I. Current conditions in India are not favorable for
rainforests. organization of large sports events.
II. Brazil government’s ban on illegal wildfires has not II. It is feared that with matches set to be held without
been enough to prevent such occurences on the ground. audiences, the same is likely to affect television
a) Only conclusion I follows viewership of the event.
b) Only conclusion II follows a) Only conclusion I follows
c) Neither I nor II follows b) Only conclusion II follows
d) Both I and II follow c) Neither I nor II follows
d) Both I and II follow
36). Statement: Australia is known for a large number
of unprovoked shark encounters with humans and 38). Statement: As the level of floodwater continues to
Saturday’s attack was the country’s 10th so far in 2020, rise in Bihar, train services were suspended between
according to data published by the Taronga Conservation Sugauli-Majhowalia section due to overflowing of water
Society. at bridge no 248, said the Indian railways.
Conclusions: Conclusions:
I. Australia is the only country which faces the hazard of I. Rising river water levels pose a major risk to train
shark attack on swimmers. travel.
II. The Australian government is accused of not taking II. Some parts of Bihar are receiving excessive rainfall
sufficient measures to protect swimmers from shark right now.
attacks. a) Only conclusion I follows
a) Only conclusion I follows b) Only conclusion II follows
b) Only conclusion II follows c) Neither I nor II follows
c) Neither I nor II follows d) Both I and II follow

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41). Statement: Indoor gyms, swimming pools and

39). Statement: An accident at the blowout natural gas sports facilities in England have started to reopen in the
well in eastern Assam’s Baghjan on Wednesday left latest easing of the coronavirus lockdown.
three of the six foreign experts, flown in more than a Conclusions:
month ago to control the disaster, injured. I. The coronavirus situation in England is much
Conclusions: improved than what it was sometime ago.
I. This is not the first time team trying to control the II. There is no fear of coronavirus anymore in England.
blowout have suffered casualties. a) Only conclusion I follows
II. The disaster at the Baghjan oil field has not been b) Only conclusion II follows
controlled in over a month’s time. c) Neither I nor II follows
a) Only conclusion I follows d) Both I and II follow
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Neither I nor II follows 42). Statement: With the presidential elections 100 days
d) Both I and II follow away, this unsettled atmosphere is seen in diametrically
opposite ways by people on other side of it.
40). Statement: Ethiopia sees the hydroelectric project Conclusions:
as crucial for its economic growth and a vital source of I. The USA is facing internal disturbances in an election
energy but Egypt and Sudan, which are downstream, fear year.
the $4bn (£3bn) dam will greatly reduce their access to II. The disturbances are raging for several months.
water. a) Only conclusion I follows
Conclusions: b) Only conclusion II follows
I. Ethiopia and Egypt & Sudan are at loggerheads over c) Neither I nor II follows
construction of a dam by Ethiopia. d) Both I and II follow
II. The dam project is vital for Ethiopian people.
a) Only conclusion I follows 43). Statement: To counter these poor poll results,
b) Only conclusion II follows Trump had made some changes to his campaign
c) Neither I nor II follows management earlier this month with Bill Stepien
d) Both I and II follow replaced by Brad Parscale as Trump’s top advisor
heading into the elections.
Conclusions:

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I. Donald Trump has given up in his bid to get re-elected a) Only conclusion I follows
to the White House. b) Only conclusion II follows
II. Donald Trump’s re-election bid is struggling on date. c) Neither I nor II follows
a) Only conclusion I follows d) Both I and II follow
b) Only conclusion II follows
c) Neither I nor II follows 46). Statement: Construction of dams has led to
d) Both I and II follow obstruction of the natural flow of the river and further
accentuated flood situations in many cases.
44). Statement: Israel will soon send a high level Conclusions:
research delegation to India to conduct a series of "final I. Construction of dams has backfired leading to more
stages of testing" as part of the joint effort to develop the flood occurences in many cases.
rapid testing kits for COVID-19 . II. Dams are the only way to prevent flooding of river
Conclusions: banks.
I. India and Israel are co-working in several sectors like a) Only conclusion I follows
defense, aeronautics and health & healthcare. b) Only conclusion II follows
II. India is dependent on Israel for development of rapid c) Neither I nor II follows
testing kits for Covid-19. d) Both I and II follow
a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion II follows 47). Statement: Interestingly, nature has shaped the
c) Neither I nor II follows Sunderban tigers by lending them unique traits not seen
d) Both I and II follow in tigers elsewhere so that they can thrive in their
ruthless habitat.
45). Statement: Sikkim, a state that was untouched by Conclusions:
the novel coronavirus pandemic until recently is now I. The Sunderban tigers are distinctive from tiger
witnessing a sharp rise in confirmed cases of infection populations anywhere else.
with the geography of the state posing a major obstacle II. The tigers of Sunderban have to contend with a
in delivering healthcare on time. difficult living environment.
Conclusions: a) Only conclusion I follows
I. Sikkim is one of the smallest states of India. b) Only conclusion II follows
II. Many parts of Sikkim are remote with difficult c) Neither I nor II follows
accesability. d) Both I and II follow

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I. The coronavirus infection is likely to recur in places

48). Statement: The field staff of Kerala Forest thought to be freed of the disease.
Department alleged that working regulations that have II. Many governments are being cautious in their
been in effect for other uniformed services like the handling of the pandemic.
police, the Fire Force and the Excise Department haven’t a) Only conclusion I follows
been implemented in the Forest Department. b) Only conclusion II follows
Conclusions: c) Neither I nor II follows
I. Forest department staff allege that they are facing d) Both I and II follow
discrimination.
II. There has been discontentment among Kerala Forest 50). Statement: A group of female celebrities including
department staff for a long time tennis star Serena Williams and led by Hollywood star
a) Only conclusion I follows Natalie Portman has founded a women’s professional
b) Only conclusion II follows soccer team set to debut in 2022, the women’s pro soccer
c) Neither I nor II follows league said Tuesday.
d) Both I and II follow Conclusions:
I. Serena Williams and Natalie Portman are owners of
49). Statement: Countries around the world are the first women’s soccer team in USA.
reimposing lockdowns and implementing new health II. Prominent female celebrities have come together to
checks at their borders in an effort to curb a resurgence form a new women’s soccer team.
of the coronavirus before it spins even further out of a) Only conclusion I follows
control. b) Only conclusion II follows
Conclusions: c) Neither I nor II follows
d) Both I and II follow

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ANSWERS
1) Answer: D 4) Answer: B
Solution: Conclusion I follows because it is mentioned in Solution: The statement says that the cases of
the statement that the fans missed out on being part of coronavirus have gone up since lockdown norms were
the celebrations due to fears of the pandemic. It is also relaxed. Therefore, it stands to logic that such increase
mentioned that Liverpool’s winning journey was was contained when lockdown was in place. Hence,
interrupted due to the pandemic – which would imply conclusion I is erroneous. On the other hand, states are
that the matches were suspended. So conclusion II also reinforcing lockdown to prevent rapid spread of
follows. infection. This would imply that earlier experience with
Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this lockdown was positive. Thus, conclusion II is logical.
question. Therefore option B is the correct answer choice to this
2) Answer: A question.
Solution: Conclusion I follows because it is mentioned in 5) Answer: B
the statement that every year Assam floods lead to large Solution: The statement says that Joffra Archer was
of people becoming homeless. Very heavy rainfall is the suspended due to violation of covid-19 protection norms.
primary reason for floods. So it is a logical conclusion. But it doesn’t specify the exact nature of his offense.
But the conclusion II is erroneous because no where in Therefore, conclusion I will be erroneous basis available
the given statement is such a thing referred to. It is information. The last part of the 2nd sentence mentions
possible for a state to have sufficient number of dams that Archer’s absence didn’t have the kind of impact on
and barrages but still facing flood scenario. team performance as feared. This would mean that
Therefore option A is the correct answer choice to this despite Archer not playing, England were able to secure
question. a favourable result. Therefore, conclusion II is logical
3) Answer: D and correct.
Solution: Conclusion I follows because it is mentioned in Therefore option B is the correct answer choice to this
the statement that Chinese forces are several KMs inside question.
Indian territory in two places. Having a neighbouring 6) Answer: D
country’s army enter Indian territories is obviously a Solution: Conclusion I is correct as the statement
worrisome border situation. So, conclusion II also mentions heavy rains in Dooars affecting tea gardens.
follows. On the other hand, it is also mentioned that tea garden
Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this operations getting hampered due to prolonged power
question. cuts. So, conclusion II is also correct.

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Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this
question. question.
7) Answer: A 10) Answer: B
Solution: Conclusion I is correct as the statement Solution: Conclusion I is not correct as there is no
mentions that double decker buses were introduced on mention of global temperature rise in the given
1926 and decommissioned in 1990s – making their statement. Conclusion II is correct as it is alluded to in
duration of operation around 70 years. However, the the statement.
statement doesn’t mention any reason for closure of Therefore option B is the correct answer choice to this
double decker bus service. Hence, conclusion II is not question.
correct basis given information. 11) Answer: A
Therefore option A is the correct answer choice to this Solution: Conclusion I is correct as the given statement
question. makes a mention of the fact that President Trump pushed
8) Answer: D back advisors recommending strict penalties on China.
Solution: Conclusion I is correct as the statement But there is no reference to China having any advantage
mentions the infection has affected both large states and over USA in bilateral trade. Hence, we cannot make
smaller states. The first part of the statement also says conclusion II from this statement.
that most of the attention has been focused on big states Therefore option A is the correct answer choice to this
like Maharashtra, Karnataka or Andhra Pradesh. Thus it question.
is fair to conclude that spread of infection in smaller 12) Answer: A
states is receiving less attention comparatively. Hence, Solution: Conclusion I is correct since the statement
conclusion II is also logical. opens with the words that airlines are having to resort to
Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this drastic measures to survive the ongoing pandemic.
question. However, the statement doesn’t make any mention of
9) Answer: D Asiana Airlines facing closure as a result of the
Solution: Conclusion I is logical as the statement pandemic. Hence, conclusion II is not correct.
mentions it explicitly. Given that a nationwide lockdown Therefore option A is the correct answer choice to this
was in place, it is not incorrect to assume that the question.
disruption in manufacturing and construction activities 13) Answer: C
was not limited to L&T only but also impacted other Solution: Here, we cannot conclude either conclusion I
players in the sector. Hence, conclusion II is also correct. or II from the given statement. The cause of Mr Jenner’s

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death is actually unknown and not much information 17) Answer: C

regarding it, is given. Solution: The statement mentions that two companies –
Therefore option C is the correct answer choice to this Bharat Biotech and Zydus have received permission for
question. covid-19 vaccine trialing. However, it doesnt make any
14) Answer: D mention of other possible candidates for the vaccine.
Solution: Conclusion I is correct as the statement Hence, with this limited information, it would be
mentions that Chinese forces are refusing to withdraw erroneous to conclude that these 2 cos. have an edge. On
from Indian territories which they have wrongfully the other hand, while the statement does mention two
entered in May. Conclusion II is also correct as it as we phases of trial, it doesnt state that there are “only” two
can make out that due to the Chinese incursions, the phases of vaccine trial. Hence we cannot make a
Indian army will have to deploy in higher numbers to conclusion that vaccine development involves two
ensure no further incursions happen. stages/phases. Thus, neither of the conclusions given is
Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this correct.
question. Therefore option C is the correct answer choice to this
15) Answer: A question.
Solution: Conclusion I is correct as it is mentioned that 18) Answer: A
ambient noise dropped by 50% due to reduction in Solution: Conclusion I is correct as the statement quotes
different human activities. Thus, it is fair to conclude the hall owners as saying that the pandemic could be a
reverse. But conclusion II cannot be drawn from the possible “death knell” for the single screen halls. Death
given statement. knell means the tolling of a bell to signify someones
Therefore option A is the correct answer choice to this death which in this case would be equivalent to the halls
question. closing down. But conlusion II is not correct as there is
16) Answer: B insufficient information to make such an inference.
Solution: The statement is in form of an expression of Therefore option A is the correct answer choice to this
opinions. Hence, to draw conclusion I basis it is not question.
entirely correct. Conclusion II on the other hand does 19) Answer: D
follow since the two opinions expressed do mention Solution: Conclusion I is correct as the stated purpose of
making people aware and large police deployment as the lockdown is to contain the spread of coronavirus. It is
possible explanations of success of lockdown. logical to infer that this decision is arrived at post
Therefore option B is the correct answer choice to this observing a rapid spread in the infection. With it’s
question. emphasis on “complete”, it is logical to infer that the

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lockdown will have very little exemption other than Therefore option B is the correct answer choice to this
essential services. Hence, conclusion II is also correct. question.
Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this 23) Answer: D
question. Solution: Conclusion I is correct as we learn from the
20) Answer: B statement that ITC Ltd has presence in several
Solution: Conclusion I is not correct as the statement businesses. Conclusion II is also correct as we can see
doesnt make any mention regarding usage and adoption that despite a very significant jump in non-tobacco
of container trains. Only conclusion II is correct as FMCG business’ profitability, the overall profit position
multiple advantages of container trains is mentioned. of the group has worsened considerably, thus indicating
Therefore option B is the correct answer choice to this higher dependence on cigarette, hotels etc.
question. Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this
21) Answer: D question.
Solution: While making note of Chinese reluctance to 24) Answer: C
“pull-back” i.e. withdraw, the statement does is talkign Solution: None of the conclusions are correct. The
about talks happening between diplomats from both statement says that homemade masks should be made
countries. Hence, conclusion I is correct. Also, the from multiple layers of fabric to provide best possible
statement ends with the information that the two parties protection from covid-19. However, it doesnt make any
have reached an agreement for “early and complete” claim of homemade masks being better than those sold
disengagement. This implies that things are proceeding commercially. On the other hand, there is no claim either
positively. that only using a mask will keep a person safe from
Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this getting infected.
question. Therefore option C is the correct answer choice to this
22) Answer: B question.
Solution: Conclusion I is incorrect as the passage 25) Answer: B
mentions explicitly that the government will not allow Solution: Conclusion I is not correct as we can see that
“new” students to join online-only courses. Which the two batsmen put on a big stand and remained
implies that existing students will not be affected. unbeaten at end of day’s play. So it cannot be said that
Conclusion II though is correct as with the new order, in West Indies dominated the play. On the other hand, there
the near future only American citizens can access online- is mention of the partnership rebuilding the innings.
only courses in the country. Hence, it is logical to infer that West Indies were in
trouble before Pope and Buttler came together.

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Therefore option B is the correct answer choice to this Therefore option B is the correct answer choice to this
question. question.
26) Answer: A 29) Answer: D
Solution: The statement says that although currently very Solution: The fact that US officially announced that it
strong, the hurricane is expected to weaken considerably used its aircraft to intercept an Iranian passenger jet
by the time it makes landfall. Hence, it is logical to flying over Syria shows that US has some reservations
conclude that the damage may not be as severe as regarding the same. Hence, conclusion I is correct. On
thought if the hurricane didnt lose strength. So, conlusion the other hand, Iran accusing Israel as the perpetrator of
I is correct. The statement only says that hurricane said incident shows that relationship between the two
Douglas is the “strongest” storm right now on the planet countries is uneasy. Thus, conclusion II is also correct.
– it makes no mention of any past storm to have hit Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this
Hawaii this year. So, conclusion II is not correct. question.
Therefore option A is the correct answer choice to this 30) Answer: A
question. Solution: Conclusion I is correct as there is reference to a
27) Answer: A signed pact between the two nations imposing limits on
Solution: Conclusion I is correct as it can be observed number of nuclear warheads and delivery systems used
that the stocks of Intel on the exchange took a severe hit by USA or Russia. But conclusion II is not correct as
on the news that their launch of new-gen chips is there is insufficient information to draw such an
indefinitely delayed, indicating the importance of the inference.
same for Intel’s future. However, conclusion II is Therefore option A is the correct answer choice to this
incorrect as there is no information to draw inference on question.
Intel’s competitive position. 31) Answer: D
Therefore option A is the correct answer choice to this Solution: Increase in non-performing assets (NPA) is not
question. a positive sign for a bank. Hence, with the RBI’s stress
28) Answer: B test indicating that such NPA is expected to go up, it is
Solution: The statement only talks about celebrations in fair to infer that RBI’s concern with the country’s
the stadium post Liverpool’s victory and doesnt make banking system is high right now. So, conclusion I is
any mention of Liverpool’s success being awaited for a correct.
long time. Hence, conclusion I will be erroneous. To minimize such NPAs, banks need to be extra vigilant
Conclusion II is correct since we read about different in the loan disbursal process, establishing credibility of
types of celebrations for honoring Liverpool’s victory.

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the loanee as much as possible. Thus, conclusion II is Solution: Conclusion I is correct as the statement
also correct. mentions Amala Shankar winning multiple accolades
Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this during her dancing career making her one of leading
question. figures in the field. However, there is insufficient
32) Answer: D information to make conclusion II from the given
Solution: Conclusion I is correct as the statement says statement.
that New South Wales which has considerably lower Therefore option A is the correct answer choice to this
number of cases than Victoria has not reverted to a harsh question.
lockdown. Conclusion II can also termed to be correct 35) Answer: B
since success in tracing cases is implied to be a factor in Solution: While forest fires are in general a regular
NSW being able to keep infection numbers lower than feature in forests, this statement talks about fires set
Victoria. illegally by humans for commercial interests. So,
Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this conclusion I is not correct as far as this statement is
question. concerned. Conclusion II is correct as the statement says
33) Answer: A that despite a ban in place from authorities, illegal fires
Solution: Conclusion I is correct as the statement have carried on pretty much same as pre-ban levels.
mentions that PLA undertook massive exercises near the Therefore option B is the correct answer choice to this
LAC on the Tibetan plateau from January itself. It also question.
says that analysts are of the view that satellite imagery 36) Answer: C
would have clearly revealed such big scale of exercises. Solution: While the statement does say that Australia is
Also, it would have shown that once said exercises were known for large scale shark attacks, it doesnt say that it
complete, major weapons used in the exercise remained is the only country facing such hazard. So conclusion I is
near the LAC and were not taken back to base thus not correct. Neither is conclusion II correct as there is no
indicating some kind of nefarious intent on part of the mention of Government activity or lack thereof in the
LAC. So, it was possible for Indian agencies to form statement.
some idea of such plans basis the satellite images. Hence, Therefore option C is the correct answer choice to this
conclusion II is incorrect. question.
Therefore option A is the correct answer choice to this 37) Answer: D
question. Solution: Conclusion I is correct as the statement
34) Answer: A mentions that this year’s event will take place not in
India but in UAE. Conclusion II is also correct since it is

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mentioned that revenues of the official TV broadcaster Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this
are likely to be hit adversely on account of close-door question.
matches without audiences. 41) Answer: A
Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this Solution: Conclusion I is correct since the fact that
question. lockdown is being eased and indoor gyms, pools and
38) Answer: D sports facilities are being allowed to reopen is a sign of
Solution: Conclusion I is correct as there is mention of improvement of coronavirus situation. However, it is
flood water overflowing a rail bridge thus leading to said that lockdown is eased but not entirely over
suspension of train services. On the other hand, given implying that threat of coronavirus is still present. So,
that train services are severely affected in a particular conclusion II is wrong.
area does seem to indicate that the region is receiving Therefore option A is the correct answer choice to this
heavy rainfall. Hence, making conclusion II also follows. question.
Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this 42) Answer: A
question. Solution: Conclusion I is correct if we combine two
39) Answer: B pieces of information – (i) unsettled atmosphere and (ii)
Solution: Since the statement doesnt make any reference presidential elections 100 days away. But conclusion II is
to past accidents, conclusion I is incorrect. Conclusion II not correct since there is no reference as to how said
is correct as it is said that the foreign experts were flown disturbances are ongoing.
in more than one month ago to control the blowout thus Therefore option A is the correct answer choice to this
indicating that the disaster has been uncontrolled for over question.
a month. 43) Answer: B
Therefore option B is the correct answer choice to this Solution: Poll results for the presidential elections have
question. not been in favour of Donald Trump thus making
40) Answer: D conclusion II correct. But Trump has acted basis those
Solution: There is a clear conflict of interest since poll results indicating that he is not ready to give up his
Ethiopia views the dam as crucial while Sudan and Egypt re-election hopes yet. Hence conclusion I is incorrect.
are sceptical of the same. So conclusion I is correct. Therefore option B is the correct answer choice to this
Conclusion II is also correct since it is mentioned that the question.
dam will be crucial for Ethiopia’s economic growth thus 44) Answer: C
implying its importance for the country’s population. Solution: Conclusion I is incorrect since given statement
only mentions joint research for developing rapid test kit

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for Covid-19. And while, the two countries are co- the “ruthless” habitat of the tigers, indicating the
working, there is nothing in the given statement to difficulty of their living environment.
indicate India’s dependance on Israel. So conclusion II is Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this
also incorrect. question.
Therefore option C is the correct answer choice to this 48) Answer: A
question. Solution: Conclusion I is correct as there is mention of
45) Answer: B the same in the statement with the Forest department
Solution: The given statement says that coronavirus staff alleging that working regulations of other
cases have suddenly increased in Sikkim but there is no uniformed services were not implemented for them. But
reference to the size of the state. So conclusion I is there is no evidence of such discontent having been in
incorrect. On the other hand the statement does say that place for long time. Hence, conclusion II is incorrect.
the geography of Sikkim makes timely healthcare Therefore option A is the correct answer choice to this
delivery a challenge – so it is logical to assume that question.
many parts of the state are remotely located. 49) Answer: D
Therefore option B is the correct answer choice to this Solution: Both the conclusions are correct. There is
question. mention of the resurgence of the pandemic indicating
46) Answer: A recurrence of the disease making conclusion I correct. It
Solution: The statement argues that while dam is also said that countries around the worlds are
construction is believed to be essential for controlling of reintroducing strict checks to fight spread of the disease
flooding, in reality the reverse has happened in many i.e. portraying a cautious approach. Hence, conclusion II
cases. Hence, conclusion I can be termed as logical. But is also correct.
conclusion II is erroneous as there is no such information Therefore option D is the correct answer choice to this
available. question.
Therefore option A is the correct answer choice to this 50) Answer: B
question. Solution: Conclusion I is incorrect since there is no
47) Answer: D indication that this new team is the first women’s soccer
Solution: Conclusion I is correct as the statement team. In fact presence of a women’s pro soccer league
mentions that tigers of Sunderbans have certain unique implies the opposite. Conclusion II is clearly the correct
traits not seen in other tiger populations. Conclusion II is conclusion.
also correct since the end of the statement mentions to Therefore option B is the correct answer choice to this
question.

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