Question - Statements
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What is Question - Statements?
These questions require matching a given question to one or more statements that explain the reason or context for it.
Format of the Question
You are given a 'Why', 'What', or 'How' question followed by several statements. Your task is to identify the correct justification(s).
Example Questions
- Question: Why did the government raise fuel prices?
Statements:
I. Because global oil prices rose.
II. Because fuel consumption increased.
Answer: Answer: Only I explains the cause. - Question: Why are flights delayed during monsoon?
Statements:
I. Due to poor visibility.
II. Because airports are closed for maintenance.
Answer: Answer: Both may be valid depending on context.
Exam Tips
- Ask: Does this statement directly answer or justify the question?
- Eliminate indirect or unrelated causes.
- Look for causal connection.
Common Mistakes
- Choosing a statement that’s merely related but doesn’t answer the ‘why’.
- Accepting general facts as explanations.
- Overlooking the context of the question.
Quick Revision Checklist
- Practice 'why' and 'what' based formats.
- Look for time, reason, cause-effect clues.
- Use elimination method.
Summary: This question type strengthens cause-effect reasoning. The best statement explains the question clearly, logically, and directly.
Topics
- Analogy
- Number Series
- Classification
- Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding
- Input Output
- Inequality
- Blood Relation
- Puzzle Test
- Sequential Output Tracing
- Direction Sense Test
- Linear Seating Arrangement
- Circular Seating Arrangement
- Logical Venn Diagrams
- Alphabet Test
- Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test
- Mathematical Operations
- Logical Sequence of Words
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Inserting The Missing Character
- Data Sufficiency
- Decision Making
- Assertion and Reason
- Situation Reaction Test
- Letter and Symbol Series
- Verification of Truth of the Statement
- Logic
- Statement - Arguments
- Statement - Assumptions
- Statement - Courses of Action
- Syllogisms
- Statement - Conclusions
- Deriving Conclusions From Passages
- Theme Detection
- Question - Statements
- Miscellaneous Logical Puzzles
- Mirror and Water Images
- Paper Folding and Cutting
- Completion of Incomplete Pattern
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- Law of Contract
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- Transfer of Property
- Family Law
- Specific Relief and Limitation
- Legal Language and Drafting
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