Statements and Conclusions:Statements Nutritious food is delicious and good for health. Apple is nutritious. Conclusions (I) Apple is good for health. (II) Delicious foods are nutritious.
Correct answer: A. Only conclusion (I) follows
- A. Only conclusion (I) follows
- B. Only conclusion (II) follows
- C. Both conclusions follow
- D. Both of them do not follow
Explanation
Apple is nutritious and nutritious food is good for health hence apple is good for health. However not all delicious food is nutritious like chips so statement 2 is incorrect.
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