Question

Choose the alternative which best applies to the given statements and conclusion.

Statements: 

I. Oxygen is a gas.

II. This cylinder contains gas.

Conclusion:

This cylinder contains oxygen.

The conclusion drawn is

1. Definitely true
2. Definitely false
3. Irrelevant
4. Either probably true or probably false

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Either probably true or probably false

The logic followed is:

Given statements:

i) Oxygen is a gas.

ii) This cylinder contains gas.

Conclusion:

This cylinder contains oxygen → As mentioned in the statements Oxygen is a gas and the cylinder contains gas, it can either probably true or probably false because we are not confirmed about it.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4". 

• If there are two or more sentences that are used to frame a statement, then, the sentences must be interrelated, and mutual contradiction should be there.
• Do not look for truthful notions. The information provided in the statement is the only requirement for a student to answer the question. No assumptions must be made.
• Read the statement carefully and look for keywords that are common between the statement and the conclusions
• If there is more than one conclusion that is applicable to the statement, students must ensure that the conclusions they opt for have some relation with each other.