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: The 'Official Secrets…
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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: The 'Official Secrets Act' (OSA) enacted by the government during the war seems to be one of the major sources of corruption in the country.
Conclusions:
I. The OSA has to be abolished immediately to put an end to the corruption in the country.
II. The government had an intention of encouraging corruption in the government offices.
Conclusions:
I. The OSA has to be abolished immediately to put an end to the corruption in the country.
II. The government had an intention of encouraging corruption in the government offices.
- Conclusion I follows
- Conclusion II follows
- Both the conclusions I and II follow
- Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Neither conclusion I nor II follows
'Seems to be a source of corruption' does not justify immediate abolition (I is a drastic course of action), and nothing suggests the government intended to encourage corruption (II). Neither follows.
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