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IBPS Clerk Statement & Conclusions

Study Material — 9 PYQs (2024–2024) · Concept Notes · Shortcuts

IBPS Clerk Statement & Conclusions is a frequently tested subtopic — 9 previous year questions from 2024–2024 papers are included below with concept notes, key rules and shortcut tricks.

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IBPS Clerk Statement & Conclusions — Past Exam Questions

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Exam Q 12024Previous Year Pattern

Given the following relationships: A > B ≥ C D < C ≤ E E = F > G Which of the following conclusions is DEFINITELY TRUE?

Exam Q 22024Previous Year Pattern

Given: M < N ≤ O O < P = Q Q ≤ R < S Which of the following is INDETERMINATE (cannot be confirmed as true or false)?

Exam Q 32024Previous Year Pattern

Given the following: X ≥ Y > Z A ≤ Z < B B = C > D Which conclusion is DEFINITELY TRUE?

Exam Q 42024Previous Year Pattern

Consider: L ≤ M < N N ≥ O > P P ≤ Q = R Which of the following is DEFINITELY FALSE?

Exam Q 52024Previous Year Pattern

Given the following relationships: A > B ≥ C D < C ≤ E F = B Which of the following conclusions is DEFINITELY TRUE?

Exam Q 62024Previous Year Pattern

Given: M > N ≥ O P < O Q = N R ≥ M Which of the following is INDETERMINATE (cannot be concluded as definitely true or false)?

Exam Q 72024Previous Year Pattern

Consider the following: X ≥ Y > Z A < Z B = Y C ≤ X Which of the following conclusions is DEFINITELY TRUE?

Exam Q 82024Previous Year Pattern

Given the following relationships: J < K ≤ L M ≥ L N = K O < J Which of the following conclusions is DEFINITELY FALSE?

Exam Q 92024Previous Year Pattern

Given the following relationships: A > B ≥ C D < C ≤ E F = B E > A Which of the following conclusions is definitely TRUE? (A) D < B (B) F > C (C) E ≥ F (D) A = E

Concept Notes

Statement & Conclusions— Rules & Concept

Core ConceptRead this first — the foundation of the topic
Core Concept

A conclusion is valid only if it follows logically and directly from the given statement. You cannot use outside knowledge or assumptions beyond what is explicitly stated

Key Rules

First, read the statement carefully and understand what it says. Second, analyze each conclusion independently. Third, check if the conclusion uses information not present in the statement. Fourth, avoid bringing your personal knowledge into the analysis.

Fifth, look for absolute terms like 'all', 'some', 'no', 'only' as they change meaning significantly.

Exam PatternsWhat examiners ask — read before attempting PYQs

SSC CGL typically asks 2-3 questions on this topic. Questions usually have one statement with two conclusions labeled I and II. You must choose from options like 'Only I follows', 'Only II follows', 'Both follow', or 'Neither follows'.

ShortcutsUse these to save 30–60 seconds per question

Use the 'Circle Method'. Circle key words in the statement like 'all', 'some', 'only'. Then check if the conclusion uses the same scope.

If the statement says 'some students' but conclusion says 'all students', it's invalid.

Worked ExampleSolve this step-by-step before moving on
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Step 1

Analyze the statement. We know all roses belong to the flower category, and some flowers have the red property.

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Step 2

Check Conclusion I. The statement tells us all roses are flowers, and some flowers are red. But it doesn't tell us which flowers are red. The red flowers could be roses or other flowers. We cannot conclude all roses are red. This is INVALID.

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Step 3

Check Conclusion II. Since the statement clearly says 'All roses are flowers', it automatically means some roses are also flowers. This is VALID. Answer: Only conclusion II follows. Second Shortcut: For 'Some' statements, remember that 'some' means 'at least one but not necessarily all'. If statement says 'Some dogs bark', it means at least one dog barks, but other dogs might not bark.

Exam TrapsCommon mistakes students make — avoid these

Students often apply real-world knowledge instead of sticking to the given statement. For example, if the statement is 'All birds can fly' and conclusion is 'Penguins can fly', students know penguins cannot fly in reality. But based purely on the statement logic, if penguins are birds and all birds can fly, then penguins can fly according to the given information.

Always work within the statement's framework, not real-world facts.

Key Points to Remember

  • A valid conclusion must follow directly from the given statement without external assumptions
  • Analyze each conclusion independently and separately from others
  • Pay special attention to qualifier words like all, some, no, only, few
  • Never use your general knowledge or real-world facts to judge conclusions
  • If statement uses 'some', conclusion cannot claim 'all' and vice versa
  • Both positive and negative conclusions can be valid depending on the statement
  • Circle method: Match the scope and qualifier words between statement and conclusion
  • When in doubt, check if the conclusion introduces new information not in the statement

Exam-Specific Tips

  • SSC CGL typically includes 2-3 Statement and Conclusion questions per paper
  • Most questions follow the format: one statement with conclusions labeled I and II
  • Standard answer options are: Only I follows, Only II follows, Both follow, Neither follows
  • Questions carry equal weightage of 2 marks each in the reasoning section
  • Conclusions marked as 'probably true' or 'possibly true' are considered invalid
  • The word 'some' in logic means 'at least one' but not necessarily all
  • Negative conclusions (what cannot happen) are equally important as positive ones
Practice MCQs

Statement & Conclusions — Practice Questions

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Practice 1easy

Given: M ≥ N, N > O, O ≤ P, P < Q, Q ≥ M. Which of the following is INDETERMINATE (cannot be determined)?

Practice 2easy

Given: A > B, B ≥ C, C > D, D = E, E < F. Which of the following conclusions is definitely TRUE?

Practice 3easy

Given: P ≤ Q, Q < R, R ≥ S, S > T, T ≤ U. Which conclusion is DEFINITELY FALSE?

Practice 4easy

Given: X < Y, Y ≤ Z, Z > W, W ≥ V, V = T. Which conclusion is definitely TRUE?

Practice 5easy

Given: A ≥ B, B > C, C ≤ D, D < E, E = F. Which of the following is definitely FALSE?

60-Second Revision — Statement & Conclusions

  • Remember: Only use information explicitly given in the statement
  • Trap: Avoid applying real-world knowledge or personal assumptions
  • Method: Circle qualifier words like all, some, no, only in both statement and conclusions
  • Check: Each conclusion must be independently verified against the statement
  • Rule: If statement says 'some' conclusion cannot validly claim 'all'
  • Focus: Look for scope mismatches between statement and conclusions
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