The question contains one statement followed by two conclusions I and II. Working within the framework of the given statement, decide which conclusion(s) follow. Statement: Today out of the world…
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The question contains one statement followed by two conclusions I and II. Working within the framework of the given statement, decide which conclusion(s) follow.
Statement: Today out of the world population of several thousand million, the majority of men have to live under governments which refuse them personal liberty and the right to dissent.
Conclusions:
I. People are indifferent to personal liberty and the right to dissent.
II. People desire personal liberty and the right to dissent.
Conclusions:
I. People are indifferent to personal liberty and the right to dissent.
II. People desire personal liberty and the right to dissent.
- Conclusion I follows
- Conclusion II follows
- Both the conclusions I and II follow
- Either conclusion I or II follows
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Conclusion II follows
If governments refuse people liberty and the right to dissent, it implies people desire those rights (otherwise refusal would be meaningless). I contradicts this.
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