Statement: The clock shows 12:00. Conclusions: I. It is midnight. II. It is noon. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: The clock shows 12:00. Conclusions: I. It is midnight. II. It is noon.
A. Only II follows
B. Both I and II follow
C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Only I follows
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
12:00 can be noon or midnight; we cannot determine which, so neither follows.

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Statement: Smoking causes cancer. Conclusions: I. All cancer patients are smokers. II. Quitting smoking reduces the risk of cancer.
A. Neither I nor II follows
B. Only II follows
C. Only I follows
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B. Only I follows
C. Neither I nor II follows
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Correct Answer: Option B


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A. Both I and II follow
B. Only I follows
C. Neither I nor II follows
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Correct Answer: Option A


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