Asked in Premeth Test 20 — Vectors and Equilibrium (physics)Moderate

Statements: Irregularity is a cause for failure in exams. Some regular students fail in the examinations.Conclusions:I. All failed students are regular.II. All successful students are not regular.

Correct answer: D. Neither I nor II follows.

  • A. Only conclusion I follows.
  • B. Only conclusion II follows.
  • C. Either I or II follows.
  • D. Neither I nor II follows.
  • E. Both I and II follow.

Explanation

In evaluating the conclusions, we must carefully consider the information given. The statement 'Irregularity is a cause for failure in exams' implies that irregular students can fail, but it does not rule out the possibility of regular students failing. Thus, conclusion I is incorrect because not all failed students are regular; some could be irregular. Similarly, conclusion II suggests that all successful students are not regular, which isn't supported by the statement. It merely states irregularity leads to failure, not success. Therefore, the correct answer is that neither conclusion I nor II follows logically from the given statements.

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