Statement: Every student in the class passed the exam. Conclusions: I. No student failed. II. The exam was easy. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: Every student in the class passed the exam. Conclusions: I. No student failed. II. The exam was easy.
A. Both I and II follow
B. Only I follows
C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Only II follows
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
I directly follows (passed implies no failure). II is an assumption not given. Only I follows.

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Statement: The sky is overcast. Conclusions: I. It will definitely rain. II. It might rain.
A. Only I follows
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C. Only II follows
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Correct Answer: Option C


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I. The Official Secrets Act has to be abolished, immediately to stop corruption in country 'P'.
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Only conclusion I follows
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A. Only I follows
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Correct Answer: Option D


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