Question

Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Give the answer.

Statements: The manager humiliated Sachin in the presence of his colleagues.

Conclusions:

I. The manager did not like Sachin.

II. Sachin was not popular with his colleagues.

• A. Only conclusion I follows
• B. Only conclusion II follows
• C. Either I or II follows
• D. Neither I nor II follows

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Neither I nor II follows

Solution: Conclusions: I. The manager did not like Sachin. We cannot be certain about the manager's dislike for Sachin from the given statement. Therefore, the conclusion I does not follow. II. Sachin was not popular with his colleagues. Also, nothing about Sachin's rapport with his colleagues can be deduced from the statement. Therefore, conclusion II does not follow either. Hence, neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.