In the below question given a statement 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.

  1. If only conclusion I follows
  2. If only conclusion II follows
  3. If either I or II follows
  4. If neither I nor II follows and
  5. If both I and II follow.

Statement :
America’s defense secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan
Conclusions :
I. Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms.
II. it would ensure peace in the region.

A. If only Conclusion I followst

B. If only Conclusion II follows

C. If either I or II follows

D. If neither I nor II follows

Answer : D. If neither I nor II follows

Explanation:

Pakistan’s ability to manufacture arms is not being talked about in the statement. So Conclusion I does not follow. The fact Conclusion II cannot be deduced from the statement. So, Conclusions II also doesn’t follow

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