Statement: He applied for leave but it was rejected. Conclusions: I. He will not take leave. II. He might be absent anyway. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Statement: He applied for leave but it was rejected. Conclusions: I. He will not take leave. II. He might be absent anyway.

A. Only I follows

B. Both I and II follow

C. Neither I nor II follows

D. Only II follows

Answer: Option C

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I: he might take unauthorized leave, so not certain. II: speculation, not a logical conclusion. Neither follows.

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Statements:
1. Some musicians are singers.
2. All singers are dancers.
Conclusions:
I. Some musicians are dancers.
II. No musician is a dancer.
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A. Only conclusion II follows

B. Only conclusion I follows

C. Both I and II follow

D. Neither I nor II follows

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The musicians who are singers must also be dancers because all singers are dancers. Therefore, some musicians are definitely dancers. Conclusion I is true, and Conclusion II is false.

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Statement: The police arrested the thief. Conclusions: I. The thief was caught red-handed. II. The stolen goods were recovered.

A. Only II follows

B. Both I and II follow

C. Neither I nor II follows

D. Only I follows

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Neither can be concluded from the arrest alone. Arrest doesn't imply caught in the act (I) or recovery (II).

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A. Neither I nor II follows

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