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Statement: As far as academic record is concerned, Mr X and Mr Y have almost equal records but in dishonesty one lags behind the other. Conclusions : I. Mr X is more dishonest than Mr Y. II. Mr Y is more dishonest than Mr X.

if only conclusion I follows
if only conclusion II follows
if either I or II follows
if neither I nor II follows, and

Correct Answer: if either I or II follows

Explanation:

The statement does not make clear who is more dishonest between X and Y. But, either conclusion I or II must follow.

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