Statement: Hard work is the key to success. Conclusions: I. All successful people are hardworking. II. Laziness leads to failure. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: Hard work is the key to success. Conclusions: I. All successful people are hardworking. II. Laziness leads to failure.
A. Both I and II follow
B. Neither I nor II follows
C. Only I follows
D. Only II follows
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
I does not follow: the statement does not say that all successful people are hardworking (there could be other factors). II is an assumption not directly stated. Neither follows.

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