Question : Directions: Consider the given statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the following conclusions or assumptions be drawn from the given statement.
Statement:
Honesty is the best policy.
Conclusions:
I. All should be honest.
II. Only some people should be honest.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution :
Let's analyse the conclusions –
Conclusion I:
All should be honest.
The statement states that Honesty is the best policy so everyone should be honest. Honest people are loved by everyone and honesty helps to earn respect. Therefore, this conclusion follows.
Conclusion II:
Only some people should be honest.
The statement states that Honesty is the best policy. So, everyone should be honest. Therefore, not only some people but all people should be honest. Therefore, this conclusion does not follow.
So, the correct answer is only the conclusion I follows. Hence, the first option is correct.
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