Statement: He studies for 10 hours a day. Conclusions: I. He is a diligent student. II. He will definitely top the exam. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: He studies for 10 hours a day. Conclusions: I. He is a diligent student. II. He will definitely top the exam.
A. Neither I nor II follows
B. Only I follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Only II follows
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Studying long hours indicates diligence, so I follows. II is not a certainty. Only I follows.

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Conclusions:
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