Statement — “He is a member of the jury which held Ashok guilty.” Question — Which conclusion necessarily follows?

Introduction / Context:We are told only that the person was a member of a jury whose collective verdict was “guilty.” We must not presume the individual vote.

Given Data / Assumptions:Collective verdict ≠ unanimous individual agreement unless stated.

Concept / Approach:Conclusion I asserts the individual voted “guilty,” which is possible but not necessary. Conclusion II asserts the convict is innocent, contradicting the verdict and also unsupported.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:Both scenarios—member voted “guilty” or “not guilty”—fit the stem. Thus neither conclusion necessarily follows.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:Any option selecting I or II assumes knowledge we do not possess.

Common Pitfalls:Equating group outcome with each member’s stance.

Final Answer:if neither I nor II follows, and