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Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

Give your answer:

If only conclusion I follows;If only conclusion II follows;If either I or II follows;If neither I nor II follows; andIf both I and II follow.


  • Statement:

  • This book 'Z' is the only book that focuses its attention on the problem of poverty in India between 1950 and 1980.

  • Conclusions:

  • I. There was no question of poverty before 1950.

  • II. No other book deals with Poverty in India from 1950 to 1980.


Options:
A .  If only conclusion I follows;
B .  If only conclusion II follows;
C .  If either I or II follows;
D .  If neither I nor II follows;
E .  If both I and II follow.
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
The phrase 'only book' in the statement makes II implicit.
However, nothing about the state of poverty before 1950 can be deduced from the statement. So, Conclusion I do not follow.

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