Statement: The eligibility for admission to the course is minimum second class Master's degree. However, the candidates who have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree can also apply. Conclusions: I. All candidates who have yet to get their Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates. II. All candidates having obtained second class Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: The eligibility for admission to the course is minimum second class Master's degree. However, the candidates who have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree can also apply.
Conclusions:
I. All candidates who have yet to get their Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
II. All candidates having obtained second class Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
A. Only conclusion II follows
B. Both conclusions I and II follow
C. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
D. Only conclusion I follows
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Both conclusions follow if we interpret 'list of selected candidates' as the list of eligible applicants. Those who have appeared for final year and those with a second class Master's are both eligible to apply, hence they will be in the eligible list.

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Question #1
Statement: This phone has a 48 MP camera. Conclusions: I. It takes very clear pictures. II. The camera resolution is high.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Both I and II follow

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
I is not certain; picture clarity depends on many factors. II: 48 MP is high resolution, so it follows.

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Question #2
Statement: The President of X Y Z party indicated that 25 independent Members of Legislative Assembly (M.L.A.) are seriously considering various options of joining some political party. But in any case all of them collectively will join one party only.
Conclusions:
I. The 25 independent M.L.A's will join X Y Z party in a short period of time.
II. The 25 independent M.L.A's will join some other political party in a short period of time.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Both conclusions I and II follow
C. Only conclusion II follows
D. Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Neither conclusion follows. The statement says they are considering options; it is not definite that they will join XYZ party or any other particular party, nor is the time frame specified.

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Question #3
Statement: The traffic light is red. Conclusions: I. Vehicles must stop. II. Pedestrians can cross the road.
A. Only II follows
B. Both I and II follow
C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Only I follows

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Red light means stop for vehicles; typically pedestrians can cross (in many countries). Both follow common traffic rules.

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