Statement: “Any student who does not behave properly while in the school brings a bad name to himself and also to the school.” Conclusions: I. Such students should be removed from the school. II. Such students should be corrected (reformed) during their stay in the school. Which conclusion(s) logically follow(s)?
Verbal Reasoning
Statement and Conclusion
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AIf only Conclusion I follows
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BIf only Conclusion II follows
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CIf either Conclusion I or II follows
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DIf neither Conclusion I nor II follows
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EIf both Conclusions I and II follow
Answer
Correct Answer: If neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The statement is descriptive: misbehavior harms reputation. It does not prescribe remedies.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Premise: Noncompliant behavior causes reputational damage.
- No indicated policy about removal or corrective action.
Concept / Approach:Conclusions proposing actions (expulsion or reform) are normative and require policy premises that are not provided.
Step-by-Step Solution:
• I: Removal may be one response, but it is not implied by the statement.• II: Correction is desirable, but likewise not implied.• Hence, neither conclusion necessarily follows.Why Other Options Are Wrong:They infer prescriptive policies from a descriptive harm statement.
Common Pitfalls:Assuming that identifying harm automatically dictates a particular remedy.
Final Answer:If neither Conclusion I nor II follows.