Directions: In this question, there are two statements 1 and 2 followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the two given statements,…
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Directions: In this question, there are two statements 1 and 2 followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the two given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements :
1. Alcoholic drinks are dangerous to health.
2. All old women drink whisky, which is an alcoholic drink.
Conclusions :
I. All old women endanger their health.
II. All young men are in good health.
1. Alcoholic drinks are dangerous to health.
2. All old women drink whisky, which is an alcoholic drink.
Conclusions :
I. All old women endanger their health.
II. All young men are in good health.
- Only conclusion I follows
- Only conclusion II follows
- Either I or II follows
- Neither I nor II follows
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Only conclusion I follows
Alcoholic drinks are dangerous to health, and all old women drink whisky, an alcoholic drink, so all old women endanger their health: conclusion I follows. Nothing is said about young men, so II does not follow.
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