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A statement is given followed by two arguments I and II. Read the statement and the arguments carefully and select the appropriate answer from the given options.

Statement:

Apartment complexes have decided to charge a heavy penalty on residents who do not segregate their dry waste and wet waste.

Arguments:

I. The government has mandated segregation of wet waste and dry waste by all homeowners.

II. All apartments have been provided with separate bins for dry waste and wet waste to facilitate garbage segregation.

ABoth arguments I and II strengthen the statement

BBoth arguments I and II weaken the statement

CArgument II weakens, while argument I strengthens the statement

DArgument I weakens, while argument II strengthens the statement

Answer:

A. Both arguments I and II strengthen the statement

Read Explanation:

Both arguments I and II strengthen the statement


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In this question, two statements are given followed by two conclusions. Choose the conclusion(s) which best fit(s) logically.

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1) Some fools are intelligent.

2) Some Children are intelligent

Conclusions:

I. Some fools are children.

II. All children are intelligent.

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Read the given statement and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement.

Statement:

Cyclone Sepa is expected to make landfall by 3 p.m. today on the Balasore coast. Rough seas, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to lash Balasore from 11 a.m. onwards. Power supply in Balasore is likely to be affected to 9 p.m. from 2 p.m.

Conclusions:

I There could be power cuts in Balasore after 3 p.m. today.

II It would be unsafe for fishermen to venture out into the sea today, till the cyclone passes.

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