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Verbal Reasoning · Q16

Statement And Conclusion

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 16

Q16

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statements : Jade plant has thick leaves and it requires little water. Conclusions : I. All plants with thick leaves require little water. II. Jade plants may be grown in places where water is not in abundance.

A.
Only conclusion I follows
B.
Only conclusion II follows
Answer
C.
Either I or II follows
D.
Neither I nor II follows
E.
Both I and II follow

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The statement talks of jade plants only and not 'all plants with thick leaves'. So, I does not follow. Also, since jade plants require little water, so they can be grown in places where water is not in abundance. So, II follows.