Directions: A statement is followed by two conclusions. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and consider both the conclusions together, then decide which of the conclusions…
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Directions: A statement is followed by two conclusions. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and consider both the conclusions together, then decide which of the conclusions logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment.
Conclusions:
1. Sentiments are innate.
2. Constitutional morality is to be cultivated.
Conclusions:
1. Sentiments are innate.
2. Constitutional morality is to be cultivated.
- Only conclusion (1) follows
- Only conclusion (2) follows
- Both (1) and (2) follow
- Either (1) or (2) follows
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Only conclusion (2) follows
If constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment, it must be acquired, i.e. cultivated, so (2) follows. (1) claims all sentiments are innate, which goes beyond the statement.
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