Statement: The shop is closed on Sundays. Conclusions: I. It opens on Monday. II. It is closed today. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: The shop is closed on Sundays. Conclusions: I. It opens on Monday. II. It is closed today.
A. Only II follows
B. Only I follows
C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Both I and II follow
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
I does not follow; it might be closed on Monday as well. II cannot be concluded as we don't know what day 'today' is.

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