Statement: He is a professional cricketer. Conclusions: I. He plays cricket as his career. II. He plays for the national team. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: He is a professional cricketer. Conclusions: I. He plays cricket as his career. II. He plays for the national team.
A. Only I follows
B. Both I and II follow
C. Only II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Professional means it's his occupation (I). Not all professionals play for the national team, so II does not follow.

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