Statements: X V, U ≤ X Conclusions: I. Y > V II. U

Correct Answer is : Only conclusion I is true

Either conclusion I or II is true

Neither conclusion I nor II is true

Both conclusions I and II are true

Statements: X V, U ≤ X Conclusions: I. Y > V II. U

Correct Answer is : Only conclusion I is true

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IBPS PO Prelims 23 Aug 2025 Shift 3 Solved Paper

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Question Numbers: 20-23

Directions: In the question, assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the conclusions among given two conclusions is/are definitely true, and then give your answer according to it.

Question : 20 of 100

Marks: +1, -0

Statements: X < Y = Z, Z ≥ W > V, U ≤ X

Conclusions:

I. Y > V

II. U < W

Only conclusion I is true
Only conclusion II is true
Either conclusion I or II is true
Neither conclusion I nor II is true
Both conclusions I and II are true

Validate

Solution:

Concept:

Combine the given inequalities into a single chain to compare the variables directly.

Explanation:

Combine the statements:

U \le X < Y = Z \ge W > V

For conclusion I,

Y > V

Since

Y = Z

and

Z \ge W > V

, we get

Y \ge W > V

Therefore,

Y > V

is true.

For conclusion II,

U < W

From the combined chain,

U \le X < Y = Z \ge W

The inequality sign changes direction at

Z

, so no definite relation can be established between

U

and

W

Therefore,

U < W

is not always true.

So, only conclusion I follows.

Answer:

A. Only conclusion I is true.

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