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. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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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. Both conclusions I and II follow

B. Only conclusion I follows

C. Neither conclusion I nor II follows

D. Only conclusion II follows

Answer: Option C

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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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Statement: The movie won an Oscar. Conclusions: I. It is a high-quality film. II. It grossed over $100 million.

A. Both I and II follow

B. Only II follows

C. Neither I nor II follows

D. Only I follows

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Winning an Oscar generally indicates quality (I). Box office collections are not guaranteed (II).

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Statements:
1. Some boys are students.
2. All students are tall.
Conclusions:
I. Some boys are tall.
II. All boys are tall.
Which conclusion(s) logically follow?

A. Only conclusion II follows

B. Only conclusion I follows

C. Neither I nor II follows

D. Both I and II follow

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
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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