Statement: The sun rises in the east. Conclusions: I. The east is a direction. II. The sun sets in the west. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: The sun rises in the east. Conclusions: I. The east is a direction. II. The sun sets in the west.
A. Only II follows
B. Neither I nor II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Only I follows
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
I is trivial. II is a related fact but not directly concluded from the statement. Only I follows.

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Statement: The car has a sunroof. Conclusions: I. It is a luxury car. II. The roof can be opened.
A. Only II follows
B. Only I follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Neither I nor II follows

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Sunroof means it can be opened (II). Many non-luxury cars have sunroofs, so I is not certain.

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Statement: About 50% of animal by products, hair, skin, horn etc. is edible protein. Indian chemists have developed a method of isolating 45% of this protein. They used an enzyme developed in Japan to break down soya protein.
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I. Indian have not been able to develop enzymes.
II. If an economically feasible process is developed there would be plenty of edible protein available.
A. Both conclusions I and II follow
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
D. Only conclusion I follows

Correct Answer: Option C


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Statement: The movie received excellent reviews. Conclusions: I. It is a blockbuster. II. Critics liked the movie.
A. Both I and II follow
B. Only I follows
C. Only II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows

Correct Answer: Option C


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