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:
To achieve economic development, people should work hard.
Conclusions:
I. Economic development is directly related to people's hard work.
II. Working hard for all the people is impossible.
Option 1: Only I follows
Option 2: Only II follows
Option 3: Both I and II follow
Option 4: Neither I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Only I follows
Solution :
Let's analyse the conclusions –
Conclusion I:
Economic development is directly related to people's hard work.
According to the given statement, people should work hard to achieve economic development, which means both are directly proportional to each other. Therefore, this conclusion follows.
Conclusion II:
Working hard for all people is impossible.
According to the given statement, people should work hard to achieve economic development, which means both are directly proportional to each other. Still, it is not mentioned anywhere that working hard is impossible for all people. Therefore, this conclusion doesn't follow.
So, the only conclusion I follows. Hence, the first option is correct.
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