Statement: The match was cancelled due to rain. Conclusions: I. It rained on the match day. II. The match would have been played if there was no rain. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: The match was cancelled due to rain. Conclusions: I. It rained on the match day. II. The match would have been played if there was no rain.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Both I and II follow
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
I directly follows. II seems plausible but cancellation could have other reasons; the statement doesn't confirm rain was the only factor. So I is safest.

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Statement: This book is a bestseller. Conclusions: I. Many people have bought it. II. It is a quality book.
A. Only I follows
B. Both I and II follow
C. Only II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows

Correct Answer: Option A


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Bestseller implies high sales, so I follows. II is not necessarily true; bestsellers can be of poor quality.

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A. Both I and II follow
B. Neither I nor II follows
C. Only II follows
D. Only I follows

Correct Answer: Option C


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Statement: She scored 99% in the exam. Conclusions: I. She is the topper. II. She worked very hard.
A. Only II follows
B. Both I and II follow
C. Neither I nor II follows
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Correct Answer: Option C


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I: she may not be topper if someone else scored 100%. II: hard work not necessarily; could be luck. Neither follows.

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