Statement: Reading books improves vocabulary and enhances imagination. Conclusions: I. People who do not read books have poor vocabulary. II. A person with a good imagination definitely reads books. Which conclusion(s) logically follow? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement:
Reading books improves vocabulary and enhances imagination.
Conclusions:
I. People who do not read books have poor vocabulary.
II. A person with a good imagination definitely reads books.
Which conclusion(s) logically follow?
A. Only conclusion II follows
B. Neither I nor II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Only conclusion I follows
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The statement identifies reading as one way to improve vocabulary and imagination. It does not state it is the *only* way. People might improve vocabulary or imagination through other means. Therefore, neither conclusion strictly follows.

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