Statement: The bank is closed today. Conclusions: I. It is a public holiday. II. No banking transactions can be done at the branch. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: The bank is closed today. Conclusions: I. It is a public holiday. II. No banking transactions can be done at the branch.
A. Both I and II follow
B. Neither I nor II follows
C. Only II follows
D. Only I follows
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Closed means no over-the-counter services (II). Reason could be a strike, not necessarily holiday. I doesn't follow.

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