Question

Direction : -  Read the question in which statement is given 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.

Statement: The price of commodities has started increasing after opposition party came to power.

Conclusion:

I. Corruption and black markets may have led to the rise in prices.

II. The political party wants to take revenge against the common people for causing them to lose in the last election

1. Only conclusion I follows
2. Only conclusion II follows
3. Both Conclusion I and II follows
4. Either I or II follows
5. Neither I nor II follows

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Only conclusion I follows

Given conclusion:

I. Corruption and black markets may have led to the rise in prices - True (corruption and black markets prevents the income for government so they need some income for salaries of the employees and other projects)

II. The political party wants to take revenge against the common people for causing them to lose in the last election - False (The statement is not logical)

Hence, the answer is Only conclusion I follows.