Statement: The match was cancelled due to rain. Conclusions: I. It rained on the match day. II. The match would have been played if there was no rain. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: The match was cancelled due to rain. Conclusions: I. It rained on the match day. II. The match would have been played if there was no rain.
A. Neither I nor II follows
B. Only I follows
C. Only II follows
D. Both I and II follow
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
I directly follows. II seems plausible but cancellation could have other reasons; the statement doesn't confirm rain was the only factor. So I is safest.

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Question #1
Statements:
1. No student is a teacher.
2. All teachers are principals.
Conclusions:
I. No student is a principal.
II. Some principals are teachers.
Which conclusion(s) logically follow?
A. Only conclusion II follows
B. Both I and II follow
C. Only conclusion I follows
D. Neither I nor II follows

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
While no student is a teacher, the principal category could still encompass students outside of the teacher category. Therefore, I does not strictly follow. Since all teachers are principals, it is a fact that some principals are teachers (Conclusion II).

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A. Only II follows
B. Neither I nor II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Only I follows

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
40°C is hot, so I follows. It could be hot even in other seasons, so II does not follow.

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Statement: Cats are carnivores. Conclusions: I. Some cats eat fish. II. All carnivores are cats.
A. Only II follows
B. Both I and II follow
C. Only I follows
D. Neither I nor II follows

Correct Answer: Option D


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