Question

Randomness has to be dealt with successfully to ensure a better control over one’s life. Before one can deal effectively with randomness, one must acknowledge its existence. The above statement implies the following \emph{except}:

• A. Randomness can be dealt with effectively.
• B. If one acknowledges the existence of randomness, one will be able to deal with it effectively.
• C. One can deal effectively with randomness if and only if one acknowledges its existence.
• D. Everyone lives in a random world.
• E. If one does not acknowledge the existence of randomness, one cannot deal with it effectively.

Hint:

When asked for “EXCEPT,” identify the option that distorts the necessary vs. sufficient condition. Here, acknowledgement was necessary, but not enough alone.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identify the logic of the statement.
The passage says: 1. To control life, one must deal with randomness. 2. To deal with randomness effectively, one must first acknowledge its existence.

Step 2: Check each option.
- (A) Randomness can be dealt with effectively → This is implied, because the paragraph is about managing randomness.
- (B) If one acknowledges randomness, one will \emph{automatically} be able to deal with it → This is NOT implied. Acknowledgement is necessary, but not sufficient. (Correct answer).
- (C) One can deal effectively if and only if acknowledgement happens → Matches the passage.
- (D) Everyone lives in a random world → Supported by context of randomness being universal.
- (E) If one does not acknowledge randomness, one cannot deal with it → Matches the paragraph’s reasoning.


Step 3: Conclude.
Only option (B) overstates the role of acknowledgement, making it the “except” answer. \[ \boxed{\text{(B) If one acknowledges randomness, one will be able to deal with it effectively.}} \]