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The given statements are followed by two conclusions. Find out which conclusion is TRUE based on the given statements.
Statements:
$J > K = L, M \geq N < K, O < J < P, N = Q \geq R$
Conclusions:
I. $M > R$
II. $M = R$

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Paper 1 Question Paper (19-Jan-2026)
The correct answer is
Either conclusion I or II is true

Logical Reasoning: Inequality Statements Analysis

Analyzing the Statements

The problem provides several inequality statements relating different variables:
  • $J > K = L$
  • $M \geq N < K$
  • $O < J < P$
  • $N = Q \geq R$

Evaluating the Conclusions

We need to determine the truthfulness of the following conclusions based on the statements:
  • I. $M > R$
  • II. $M = R$

Deducing the Relationship between M and R

To evaluate the conclusions, let's combine the relevant statements. We are interested in the relationship between $M$ and $R$.
  • From statement 2: $M \geq N$
  • From statement 4: $N = Q \geq R$
Combining these, we get a chain: $M \geq N = Q \geq R$ This combined inequality implies that $M$ must be greater than or equal to $R$ ($M \geq R$).

Assessing Conclusion Truthfulness

The derived relationship $M \geq R$ means that either $M$ is strictly greater than $R$ ($M > R$) or $M$ is equal to $R$ ($M = R$).
  • Can Conclusion I ($M > R$) be true? Yes. Consider a scenario where $M$ is greater than $N$, and $N=Q$, and $Q$ is greater than $R$. For example, let $M=5$, $N=4$, $Q=4$, $R=3$. This satisfies $M \geq N = Q \geq R$. In this case, $M > R$.
  • Can Conclusion II ($M = R$) be true? Yes. Consider a scenario where $M=N$, $N=Q$, and $Q=R$. For example, let $M=4$, $N=4$, $Q=4$, $R=4$. This satisfies $M \geq N = Q \geq R$. In this case, $M = R$.
Since both Conclusion I ($M > R$) and Conclusion II ($M = R$) are possible scenarios allowed by the given statements, but neither is guaranteed to be true in all cases, we conclude that *either* Conclusion I *or* Conclusion II must be true.

Determining the Correct Option

The logical deduction aligns with the option stating that one of the two conclusions must be true. Therefore, the correct choice is "Either conclusion I or II is true".
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