Statements: 1. All actors are handsome. 2. John is handsome. Conclusions: I. John is an actor. II. John is not an actor. Which conclusion(s) logically follow? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statements:
1. All actors are handsome.
2. John is handsome.
Conclusions:
I. John is an actor.
II. John is not an actor.
Which conclusion(s) logically follow?
A. Neither I nor II follows
B. Either I or II follows
C. Only conclusion I follows
D. Only conclusion II follows
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
John is in the 'handsome' category, but we do not know if he is inside the 'actor' sub-category or outside it. Therefore, neither is definite. However, since he must either be an actor or not an actor, the 'either/or' condition applies.

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A. Only I follows
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