Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: If only Conclusion II follows
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
The school introduces a compulsory reading program to cultivate interest. We must judge what necessarily follows regarding efficacy and outcomes, while avoiding absolute claims about “force.”
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Conclusion I (“created by force”) makes a universal causal claim about “force” producing interest, which the premise does not establish. Conclusion II is a weaker existential claim: in large student populations, structured exposure commonly leads at least some students to develop interest, aligning with the policy’s intention.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Consider heterogeneous student responses: some indifferent, some resistant, some engaged. The existence of at least one engaged subgroup is highly plausible and requires no overreach.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Asserting I alone or both I & II turns a policy aim into a universal causal truth, which is not given.
Common Pitfalls:
Conflating “mandatory” with “effective for all”; demanding absolute proof instead of recognising a minimal existential outcome.
Final Answer:
If only Conclusion II follows.
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