Reasoning question from Jr. Assistant exam, 2026 by JKSSB
Statement: "The government plans to reduce the import duty on electronics."
Conclusions:
I. Prices of electronics may fall.
II. Domestic production of electronics will stop.
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Only I follows
In logical reasoning, we evaluate conclusions based only on what is directly implied or likely to happen because of the statement provided.
Evaluation of Conclusions
Conclusion I (Prices of electronics may fall): This follows logically. Import duty is a tax added to the cost of bringing goods into a country. If the government reduces this tax, the overall cost for companies to acquire these products decreases, which usually leads to lower prices for consumers.
Conclusion II (Domestic production of electronics will stop): This does not follow. While lower import duties might increase competition from foreign brands, it is an extreme assumption to say domestic production will "stop." Many other factors, such as government subsidies, local demand, and production efficiency, keep domestic manufacturing alive.
Therefore, only the first conclusion is a direct and logical outcome of the government's plan.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
