Statement: The flight has been delayed by an hour. Conclusions: I. The weather is bad. II. Passengers will reach late. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Statement: The flight has been delayed by an hour. Conclusions: I. The weather is bad. II. Passengers will reach late.
A. Both I and II follow
B. Neither I nor II follows
C. Only I follows
D. Only II follows
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
I: cause not stated. II: delay leads to later arrival, so it follows.
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Correct Answer: Option C

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The boys who are students must be tall because all students are tall. Hence, some boys are tall (I). We do not know about the boys who are not students, so we cannot conclude all boys are tall (II).
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