Question

Read the statements and select the best conclusions that follows.

Statements:

Company X has decided to select only those candidates for the interview who fulfill the following criteria:

I. Basic Qualification: M.Sc psychology

II. Age: Above 18 years

III. M.Sc overall Marks: 80% 

IV. Additional Qualification required : Diploma in Computers

Raj who is a graduate in Psychology has applied for company X. His age is 33 and has scored an overall percentage of 85% with a diploma in computers.

Conclusions:

1. Raj will be selected for the interview

2. Raj will not be selected for the interview

1. Only conclusion 1 is true
2. Conclusions cannot be drawn
3. Only conclusion 2 is true
4. Both the conclusions are false

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Only conclusion 2 is true

All conditions are as follows:

Condition Number	Details	Fulfillment
I	Basic Qualification: M.Sc psychology	No, as the candidate has completed only graduation (B.Sc) and not master in Psychology (M.Sc).
II	Age: Above 18 years	Yes, as the age of the candidate is 33 years.
III	M.Sc overall Marks: 80%	No, as the candidate has secured 85% in graduation and not in M.Sc.
IV	Additional Qualification Required: Diploma in Computers	Yes, as the candidate has the additional qualification of Diploma in Computers.

 

Conclusions:

1. Raj will be selected for the interview.

As Raj does not fulfill the condition number I and III, he will be not selected for the interview.

Therefore, Condition 1 is false.

2. Raj will not be selected for the interview.

As Raj does not fulfill the condition number I and III, he will be not selected for the interview.

Therefore, Condition 2 is true.

Hence, the correct answer is "Only conclusion 2 is true".