Statement: Children love ice cream. Conclusions: I. Ice cream is the only thing children love. II. Some children may dislike ice cream. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: Children love ice cream. Conclusions: I. Ice cream is the only thing children love. II. Some children may dislike ice cream.
A. Both I and II follow
B. Neither I nor II follows
C. Only II follows
D. Only I follows
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
I is too absolute. II contradicts the statement; 'children love ice cream' as a general statement doesn't allow 'some may dislike' if it's a universal claim. If it's taken as all children, then II contradicts; if it's a generic statement, II still cannot be deduced. Typically in reasoning, such a statement means 'all children', so II does not follow. Neither follows.

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Statement: The restaurant is fully booked tonight. Conclusions: I. No tables are available. II. It is a popular restaurant.
A. Both I and II follow
B. Neither I nor II follows
C. Only II follows
D. Only I follows

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Fully booked means no tables available, so I follows. Popularity cannot be deduced; it could be a small place. So II does not follow.

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Statement:
The meteorology department has predicted heavy rainfall and thunderstorms for the next 48 hours.
Conclusions:
I. Citizens should carry umbrellas when going out.
II. Flights might get delayed or cancelled.
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A. Both I and II follow
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Only conclusion I follows
D. Neither I nor II follows

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Both conclusions are logical inferences based on the prediction of severe weather. Carrying an umbrella is a logical precaution, and severe thunderstorms logically impact aviation schedules.

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Question #3
Statements:
1. Some books are pens.
2. Some pens are erasers.
Conclusions:
I. Some books are erasers.
II. No book is an eraser.
Which conclusion(s) logically follow?
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Both I and II follow

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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