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Statements: The President of XYZ Party indicated that 25 independent Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) are seriously considering various options of joining some political party. But in any case all of them collectively will join one party only.

Conclusions:
1. The 25 independent MLAs will join XYZ party in a short period of time.
2. The 25 independent MLAs will join some other political party in a short period of time.
Options
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

Correct Answer

Either I or II follows

Explanation

The statement asserts that 25 independent M.L.A.s shall join one party only. Thus, they may join XYZ or any other party. So, either I or II follows.

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Options
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Conclusions:
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Options
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3. Statement: Why don't you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year?

Assumptions:
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Options
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C. Either I or II is implicit
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A. (1/3)
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Conclusions:
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Options
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