Statement: If you work hard, you will pass. Conclusions: I. You passed, therefore you worked hard. II. You did not work hard, therefore you did not pass. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: If you work hard, you will pass. Conclusions: I. You passed, therefore you worked hard. II. You did not work hard, therefore you did not pass.
A. Only I follows
B. Both I and II follow
C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Only II follows
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
This is a conditional statement. I is affirming the consequent (fallacy). II is denying the antecedent (fallacy). Neither follows logically.

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Statements:
1. All cars are vehicles.
2. Some vehicles are not machines.
Conclusions:
I. Some cars are not machines.
II. All vehicles are cars.
Which conclusion(s) logically follow?
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Both I and II follow

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
We know all cars are vehicles, but the vehicles that are not machines might be entirely outside the 'cars' circle. Therefore, Conclusion I is not definite. Conclusion II is a reverse of an 'All' statement, which is generally invalid. Neither follows.

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Statement: The movie is 3 hours long. Conclusions: I. The interval is after 1.5 hours. II. It is a lengthy movie.
A. Neither I nor II follows
B. Only I follows
C. Only II follows
D. Both I and II follow

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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Statement: The restaurant is expensive. Conclusions: I. The food quality is excellent. II. It is not affordable for everyone.
A. Only II follows
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C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Only I follows

Correct Answer: Option A


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