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:
The dissimilarities between the problems of rural and urban development stand out clearly when we compare the attitude of the government towards these two fields.
Conclusions:
1. Government has more favourable attitude towards rural development than urban development.
2. Government has more favourable attitude towards urban development than rural development.
The dissimilarities between the problems of rural and urban development stand out clearly when we compare the attitude of the government towards these two fields.
Conclusions:
1. Government has more favourable attitude towards rural development than urban development.
2. Government has more favourable attitude towards urban development than rural development.
- Only conclusion (1) follows
- Only conclusion (2) follows
- Both (1) and (2) follow
- Either (1) or (2) follows
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Either (1) or (2) follows
The statement says the contrast between rural and urban development shows in the government's attitude, but not which side it favours. One of the two (more favourable to rural or to urban) must be true, so 'either (1) or (2)'.
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