Statement: The train is running late by 2 hours. Conclusions: I. It will reach the destination at the scheduled time. II. Passengers will have to wait. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: The train is running late by 2 hours. Conclusions: I. It will reach the destination at the scheduled time. II. Passengers will have to wait.
A. Neither I nor II follows
B. Only I follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Only II follows
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
I contradicts the statement. If the train is late, passengers waiting for it will have to wait, so II follows.

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Statement: The movie received excellent reviews. Conclusions: I. It is a blockbuster. II. Critics liked the movie.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Neither I nor II follows

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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Statement: She speaks French fluently. Conclusions: I. She is French. II. She can communicate in French.
A. Both I and II follow
B. Only I follows
C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Only II follows

Correct Answer: Option D


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Statements:
1. No lock is a key.
2. No key is a door.
Conclusions:
I. All locks are doors.
II. Some doors are locks.
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A. Only conclusion I follows
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C. Neither I nor II follows
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Correct Answer: Option C


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