In this question, a 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: Every Saturday is a holiday. Today is a holiday. Conclusion: i. Today is Saturday. ii. Today is not a Saturday. Choose the appropriate one from the following options (A) Only conclusion i follows (B) Only conclusion ii follows (C) Either i or ii follows (D) Neither i nor ii follows and (E) Both i and ii follow.
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Statement and Conclusion Analysis
This question requires determining which conclusions logically follow from a given statement and fact.
Statement Breakdown
- "Every Saturday is a holiday.": This establishes that the set of Saturdays is entirely contained within the set of holidays. (Saturday → Holiday)
- "Today is a holiday.": This confirms that the current day is an element of the set of holidays.
Evaluating Conclusions
The conclusions to be assessed are:
- Conclusion i: "Today is Saturday."
- Conclusion ii: "Today is not a Saturday."
Logical Deduction for "Either/Or"
When "Today is a holiday," two possibilities arise concerning its relation to Saturday:
- Possibility A: Today is a Saturday. This scenario aligns perfectly with the statement "Every Saturday is a holiday." If this possibility is true, then Conclusion i ("Today is Saturday") is valid.
- Possibility B: Today is not a Saturday. This scenario is also valid because the initial statement does not preclude other days besides Saturday from being holidays. If this possibility is true, then Conclusion ii ("Today is not a Saturday") is valid.
Since "Today is a holiday" necessitates that it must fall into either Possibility A (it's a Saturday holiday) or Possibility B (it's a non-Saturday holiday), and these two possibilities are mutually exclusive, it follows that one of the two conclusions must be true. We cannot determine which specific conclusion holds, but we know one of them does.
Final Answer Selection
Based on this reasoning, Either conclusion i or ii follows.
Important Questions from Statement and Conclusion (Notes)
- Study the following question carefully and choose the right answer
Statement: Should articles of only deserving authors be allowed to be published?
Arguments:
(I) No, it is not possible to draw a line between the deserving and the undeserving.
(II) Yes, it will save a lot of paper which is already in short supply.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below. In this question, a 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:
Ameen divides all his property among his four children.Conclusions:
i) Ameen has only four children.
ii) Ameen will not take any share from his property.Choose the appropriate one from the following options
(A) Only conclusion i follows
(B) Only conclusion ii follows
(C) Either i or ii follows
(D) Neither i nor ii follows
(E) Both i and ii follow.In the given question, a statement is given followed by some conclusions. Choose the conclusion(s) which logically follow(s) the given statement.
Statement:
Few shops on this road have neon lights, but they all have signboards.
Conclusions :
I. Some shops have either signboards or neon lights.
II. Some shops have no signboards.
III. Some shops have no neon lights.
IV. Some shops have both signboards and neon lights.
The conclusion(s) correctly drawn is/are :
In this question, a 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:
Rohan will announce his retirement after 2020 Olympics.
Conclusions:
i) Rohan is a sportsperson.
ii) Rohan is not a sportsperson.Choose the appropriate one from the following options
(A) Only conclusion i follows.
(B) Only conclusion ii follows.
(C) Both conclusion i and ii follow.
(D) Neither i nor ii follows.
(E) Both i and ii follow.
- Statements: Morning walks are good for health.
Conclusions: I: All healthy people go for morning walks.
II: Evening walks are harmful.
Choose the correct option :
