Question

A statement is followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true. Consider the two conclusions and decide which of them logically follow(s) beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: According to a study, in the third world countries, more emphasis should be given on hygiene and nutritious food to young children.
Conclusions:

• A. Most young children do not get nutritious food in the third world countries.
• B. If both I and II follow.
• C. If either I or II follows.
• D. If only conclusion (I) follows.

Hint:

When evaluating conclusions based on a statement, look for keywords that suggest problems or issues and verify if the conclusions align with these implications.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The statement suggests that more emphasis should be placed on hygiene and nutritious food for young children in third-world countries. This implies that there might be a lack of hygiene and nutritious food available for young children in these countries.
Step 1: Evaluate conclusion (I)
Conclusion (I) states that most young children do not get nutritious food in third-world countries. Since the statement emphasizes that more focus should be placed on nutritious food for children, this implies that children are not getting enough nutritious food, which supports conclusion (I).
Step 2: Evaluate conclusion (II) Conclusion (II) states that unhygienic conditions are prevalent in these countries. The statement also suggests that hygiene should be emphasized, which indicates that unhygienic conditions are indeed an issue, making conclusion (II) logically valid.
Since both conclusions logically follow from the statement, the correct answer is (1): If both I and II follow.