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Read the following statements carefully and the two conclusions numbered I and II that follow them. Assume the statements are true even if they contradict everyday facts, and then decide which conclusion(s) logically follow.

Statements:
F = R ≥ Q < P; H > Q ≤ J
Conclusions:
I. H > R
II. J ≥ F

Options

A

If only conclusion I is true

B

If only conclusion II is true

C

If either conclusion I or II is true

D

If neither conclusion I nor II is true

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Correct Answer :

Option D

If neither conclusion I nor II is true

Solution :

The correct answer is If neither conclusion I nor II is true.


Step-by-Step Explanation:


Given Statements:

1. F=RQ<P

2. H>QJ


Analyzing Conclusion I: H>R

To check the relation between H and R, let us connect the paths involving H, Q, and R:

From statement 2, we have: H>Q

From statement 1, we have: RQ, which means QR

Combining these gives: H>QR

Since the inequality signs between H and R face opposite directions (> and ), no definite relationship can be established between H and R.

Hence, Conclusion I does not follow.


Analyzing Conclusion II: JF

To check the relation between J and F, let us connect the paths involving J, Q, R, and F:

From statement 2, we have: JQ (or QJ)

From statement 1, we have: F=RQ, which means QR=F

Combining these through Q gives: F=RQJ

Here again, the inequality signs between F and J face opposite directions ( and ), so no definite relationship can be established between J and F.

Hence, Conclusion II does not follow.


Therefore, neither conclusion I nor conclusion II is true.

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