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Statement
As far as the rate of literacy is concerned, there is hardly any difference between the States of Kerala and West Bengal, but one is head of the other in respect of the percentage of population employed.
Conclusions
I. Unemployment is more in Kerala than in West Bengal.
II. West Bengal has higher unemployment than Kerala.
Options
A. if only Conclusion I follows
B. if only Conclusion II follows
C. if either Conclusion I or II follows
D. if neither Conclusion I nor II follows

Correct Answer

if either Conclusion I or II follows

Explanation

It is not given in the statement that which of the two states has more unemployment problem. therefor, it may be either Kerala or Paschim Bengal.

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Options
A. 3
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C. 6
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Conclusions
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Options
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Statement:
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Arguments:
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II. Yes, it will check the growing menace of power theft which has resulted in annual pilferage of a huge amount.
Options
A. if only argument I is strong
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Arguments:
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Options
A. if only argument I is strong
B. if only argument II is strong
C. if either I or II is strong
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Options
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Options
A. II and III are implicit
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Statement:
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Arguments:
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II. No, it is futile unless we put an end to the handling of archaic rules in the appointment of favourites to the top positions.
Options
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B. if only argument II is strong
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