Statement:\n“People who speak too much against corruption are those who have taken it themselves.”\n\nConclusions:\nI. It is easier for those who have taken bribes to speak against corruption.\nII. People have double standards.\n\nWhich conclusion(s) logically follow(s)?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: If only Conclusion II follows

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The statement alleges that those who vehemently denounce corruption are themselves corrupt. This is essentially a claim of hypocrisy or double standards, not an analysis of ease or difficulty of speaking.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Allegation: Strong anti-corruption speech often comes from corrupt individuals.
  • No information about why or how easy it is to speak.


Concept / Approach:
We must pick conclusions that are compelled by the statement alone. “Double standards” is a natural restatement (denouncing behavior one practices). Ease of speaking is not discussed and cannot be inferred.


Step-by-Step Solution:

• I: Talks about relative ease—this is speculative and not stated.• II: Hypocrisy/double standards logically matches the claim.


Verification / Alternative check:
If X practices corruption while loudly attacking it, X exhibits double standards; this requires no extra assumptions.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Only I / Both / Either: Each involves I, which is unsupported.• Neither: Incorrect because II does follow.


Common Pitfalls:
Reading motivations (e.g., guilt, ease) into a statement that only asserts hypocrisy.


Final Answer:
If only Conclusion II follows.

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