Statement: The child is crying. Conclusions: I. The child is hungry. II. The child is in discomfort. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: The child is crying. Conclusions: I. The child is hungry. II. The child is in discomfort.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Neither I nor II follows
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Crying indicates some discomfort, but not necessarily hunger. II follows; I does not.

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Statement: The glass is half full. Conclusions: I. The glass contains some liquid. II. The glass is exactly half empty.
A. Only II follows
B. Both I and II follow
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Correct Answer: Option B


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Correct Answer: Option A


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