BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 147
Statement: In a one-day cricket match, a team scored 200 runs, of which 160 were made by spinners. Conclusions: 1. 80% of the team consisted of spinners. 2. The opening batsmen were spinners.
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Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2 follows
Explanation
The share of runs tells us nothing about team composition or batting order.
- (A) Incorrect
Wrong: 80% of runs does not mean 80% of players.
- (B) Incorrect
Wrong: nothing is said about openers.
- (C) Incorrect
Wrong: neither follows.
- (D) Correct
Correct: the statement gives only the share of runs.