Statement: He failed the exam. Conclusions: I. He did not study. II. He will retake the exam. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: He failed the exam. Conclusions: I. He did not study. II. He will retake the exam.
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)
Reason for failure not given (I). Retaking is an assumption; he may not. Neither follows.

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