Question

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given :
In the following 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: Adversity makes a man wise.
Conclusions:
I. The poor are wise.
II. Man learns from bitter experience.
Give answer

• A. if only conclusion (I) follows
• B. if only conclusion (II) follows
• C. if neither conclusion (I) nor conclusion (II) follow
• D. if both conclusions (I) and (II) follow

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

if only conclusion (II) follows

Conclusion (I) does not follow because it is irrelevant.
Conclusion (II) follows because it provides suitable explanation to the given statement.