Question:
In the question below, a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II.
Statement:
All men are mortal.
Conclusion:
In the question below, a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II.
Statement: All men are mortal. Conclusion:
Statement: All men are mortal. Conclusion:
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Logical reasoning questions require checking whether conclusions logically follow the given statement without any assumptions.
Updated On: Mar 25, 2025
- All must die one day.
- Only I
- Only II
- Either I or II
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
- Conclusion I follows logically because if all men are mortal, it means they will all die one day.
- Conclusion II also follows because mortality implies that death is inevitable and can happen at any place or time.
Thus, the correct answer is Both I and II.
- Conclusion II also follows because mortality implies that death is inevitable and can happen at any place or time.
Thus, the correct answer is Both I and II.
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