NextMockSearch exams, e.g. SSC CGL, UPPSC, Lekhpal
Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 56

Read the statement and select a conclusion from the given alternative: Statements: The national norm is 100 classrooms per thousand population, but in this state, 150 classrooms per thousand are available in the schools. Conclusions: I. Our national norm is appropriate II. This state’s education system is taking adequate care in this regard. Choose the right option.

  1. Only conclusion I follows

  2. Only conclusion II follows

  3. Either I or II follows

  4. Neither I nor II follows

Show answer & explanation

Answer: (B) Only conclusion II follows

Explanation

Having 150 classrooms per thousand against a national norm of 100 shows the state is taking adequate care (II follows). It says nothing about whether the norm itself is appropriate (I does not follow).