Question : Directions: A statement is given followed by two conclusions I and II. Consider the given statement as true and decide which conclusions logically follow/s from the given statement.
Statement:
The Prime Minister has made clear that his government will make a concerted effort to uplift poor farmers and announce an annual pension for them.
Conclusions:
I. The Government understands that the condition of poor farmers needs immediate attention.
II. No benefits are announced for other sections of society.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution :
Let's analyse the conclusions –
Conclusion (I):
The Government understands that the condition of poor farmers needs immediate attention:
→This conclusion follows as the PM announced the annual pension for farmers.
Conclusion (II):
No benefits are announced for other sections of society:
→No such information for other sections is provided. So, this conclusion doesn't follow.
So, the only conclusion I follows. Hence, the second option is correct.
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