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Two statements are followed by one conclusion. Decide whether the conclusion is definitely supported by the statements, not at all related with the statements, not supported by the statements to…

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Two statements are followed by one conclusion. Decide whether the conclusion is definitely supported by the statements, not at all related with the statements, not supported by the statements to some extent, or contrary to the statements.
Statements: I. The water level of the river Ganges is rising above the danger mark
II. Some people live near the Ganges
Conclusion: There is a danger to some people to lose life and property
  1. The conclusion is definitely supported by the statements
  2. The conclusion is not at all related with the statements
  3. The conclusion is not supported by the statements to some extent
  4. The conclusion is contrary to the statements

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - The conclusion is definitely supported by the statements
Statement I says the river is above the danger mark and statement II says some people live near it. Together they make danger to some people's lives and property a direct consequence, so the conclusion is definitely supported. It is clearly related to the statements and does not contradict them.

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