Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statements : The national norm is 100 beds per thousand populations but in this state, 150 beds per thousand are available in the hospitals. Conclusions : I. Our national norm is appropriate. II. The state’s health system is taking adequate care in this regard.

The correct answer is: Only conclusion II follows.

The statement says that the national norm is 100 beds per thousand populations, but in this state, 150 beds per thousand are available in the hospitals. This does not mean that the national norm is appropriate or that the state’s health system is taking adequate care in this regard. It is possible that the state has a higher population of elderly people or people with chronic health conditions, which would require more hospital beds. It is also possible that the state has a higher standard of care than the national norm. Without more information, it is impossible to say whether the national norm is appropriate or whether the state’s health system is taking adequate care.

Conclusion I: Our national norm is appropriate.

This conclusion does not follow from the statement. The statement says that the national norm is 100 beds per thousand populations, but in this state, 150 beds per thousand are available in the hospitals. This does not mean that the national norm is appropriate. It is possible that the state has a higher population of elderly people or people with chronic health conditions, which would require more hospital beds. It is also possible that the state has a higher standard of care than the national norm. Without more information, it is impossible to say whether the national norm is appropriate.

Conclusion II: The state’s health system is taking adequate care in this regard.

This conclusion also does not follow from the statement. The statement says that the national norm is 100 beds per thousand populations, but in this state, 150 beds per thousand are available in the hospitals. This does not mean that the state’s health system is taking adequate care. It is possible that the state has a higher population of elderly people or people with chronic health conditions, which would require more hospital beds. It is also possible that the state has a higher standard of care than the national norm. Without more information, it is impossible to say whether the state’s health system is taking adequate care.