Statement: On metro section of railways, the motormen are frequently required to do overtime during May and June though all vacancies are completely filled as per requirement of this section. Conclusions: I. Many motormen take leave of shorter or longer duration during this period. II. Some motormen desire to earn overtime whenever possible. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: On metro section of railways, the motormen are frequently required to do overtime during May and June though all vacancies are completely filled as per requirement of this section.
Conclusions:
I. Many motormen take leave of shorter or longer duration during this period.
II. Some motormen desire to earn overtime whenever possible.
A. Both conclusions I and II follow
B. Only conclusion I follows
C. Only conclusion II follows
D. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Neither conclusion follows. Overtime could be due to increased workload, not necessarily leave. The statement does not discuss motormen's desire to earn overtime.

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Question #1
Statement: The restaurant is fully booked tonight. Conclusions: I. No tables are available. II. It is a popular restaurant.
A. Only I follows
B. Neither I nor II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Only II follows

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Fully booked means no tables available, so I follows. Popularity cannot be deduced; it could be a small place. So II does not follow.

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Question #2
Statement: The shop is closed on Sundays. Conclusions: I. It opens on Monday. II. It is closed today.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Neither I nor II follows

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
I does not follow; it might be closed on Monday as well. II cannot be concluded as we don't know what day 'today' is.

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Question #3
Statement:
The meteorology department has predicted heavy rainfall and thunderstorms for the next 48 hours.
Conclusions:
I. Citizens should carry umbrellas when going out.
II. Flights might get delayed or cancelled.
Which conclusion(s) logically follow?
A. Only conclusion II follows
B. Only conclusion I follows
C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Both I and II follow

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Both conclusions are logical inferences based on the prediction of severe weather. Carrying an umbrella is a logical precaution, and severe thunderstorms logically impact aviation schedules.

This question belongs to: Reasoning Statement and Conclusion