Statement: Mr X, an officer, is alleged to be involved in cases of corruption…

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Statement:
Mr X, an officer, is alleged to be involved in cases of corruption in office ABC, along with a group of persons.

Conclusions:
I. Mr X may be a corrupt official from office ABC.
II. Mr X may not be involved in cases of corruption in office ABC.

  1. A.

    If only conclusion I follows

  2. B.

    If only conclusion II follows

  3. C.

    If either I or II follows

  4. D.

    If neither I nor II follows

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Correct answer: C

Answer: Either conclusion I or II follows.

  • Interpretation: The statement says Mr X is alleged to be involved. The term "alleged" indicates a claim, not a confirmed fact.

  • Implication: Because the allegation may be either true or false, it is possible that Mr X is corrupt (supporting conclusion I) and it is also possible that Mr X is not involved (supporting conclusion II).

  • Conclusion: Both conclusions are logically possible, so the correct statement is that either conclusion I or II follows.

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