Statement: He arrived at the station after the train had left. Conclusions: I. He missed the train. II. He reached on time. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Statement: He arrived at the station after the train had left. Conclusions: I. He missed the train. II. He reached on time.

A. Only I follows

B. Both I and II follow

C. Neither I nor II follows

D. Only II follows

Answer: Option A

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I clearly follows: arriving after train left means missing it. II is false.

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Statement: The dress is half price. Conclusions: I. It is a good bargain. II. The original price was double.

A. Both I and II follow

B. Only II follows

C. Neither I nor II follows

D. Only I follows

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Half price means original price = 2x current price, so II follows. Whether it's a bargain depends on quality, so I is not certain.

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Statements:
1. All actors are handsome.
2. John is handsome.
Conclusions:
I. John is an actor.
II. John is not an actor.
Which conclusion(s) logically follow?

A. Neither I nor II follows

B. Only conclusion II follows

C. Either I or II follows

D. Only conclusion I follows

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
John is in the 'handsome' category, but we do not know if he is inside the 'actor' sub-category or outside it. Therefore, neither is definite. However, since he must either be an actor or not an actor, the 'either/or' condition applies.

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