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Verbal Reasoning · Q9

Statement Conclusions And Inferences

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 9

Q9

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Most of the Indian States existed before independence. Conclusion : I. Some Indian States existed before independence. II. Some Indian States did not exist before independence.

A.
Only conclusion I follows.
B.
Only conclusion II follows.
Answer
C.
Either I or II follows.
D.
Neither I or II follows.
E.
Both I and II follows.

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
According to the statement most of the Indian states existed before independence. It means not all the Indian States existed before independence. Hence, II conclusion is logically valid.