Question

Examine the Statement and Conclusions given below and choose a suitable answer from the options given:
Statement: A punishment is the imposition of an undesirable or unpleasant outcome upon a group or individual, meted out by an authority.
Conclusions:
1. Eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth is an example of punishment.
2. Imposition of fine on someone who inflicted bodily injury on another is justified by the statement.

• A. Only Conclusion 1 follows.
• B. Only Conclusion 2 follows.
• C. Conclusions 1 and 2 follow.
• D. Neither Conclusion 1 nor 2 follows.

Hint:

Punishment can take various forms — physical, monetary, or even social — as long as it is imposed by an authority to penalize an offense.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the statement
- The definition of punishment includes any undesirable or unpleasant consequence imposed by an authority on an offender.
- It does not limit punishment to physical penalties; it includes both corporal and monetary punishments.
Step 2: Evaluating Conclusion 1
- "Eye for an eye" is a form of retributive punishment, where the penalty mirrors the offense.
- This clearly falls within the definition, as it is an unpleasant outcome imposed by authority.
- Therefore, Conclusion 1 follows.
Step 3: Evaluating Conclusion 2
- A fine is an unpleasant consequence imposed on an offender by authority.
- It fits the definition of punishment because it penalizes the offender for wrongful conduct.
- Therefore, Conclusion 2 also follows.
Step 4: Conclusion
- Since both examples fit the definition, both conclusions follow.
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