Statement — City X traffic police launched an SMS service so commuters can learn about traffic diversions, pending challans, and the contact/location of area traffic officials by sending a text message. Question — Which conclusion necessarily follows?
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Aif only conclusion I follows
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Bif only conclusion II follows
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Cif either I or II follows
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Dif neither I nor II follows, and
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ENone of the above
Answer
Correct Answer: if only conclusion I follows
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The service explicitly provides traffic diversions and other information via SMS. We test whether it must thereby provide “latest updates” and whether it will “enormously” boost phone sales.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Facility: commuters can query diversions/challans/officials via SMS.
- Nothing is stated about handset ownership trends or market demand.
Concept / Approach:If commuters can query and receive diversion information, then they can obtain traffic updates. Predicting handset sales is speculative.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Conclusion I: “The facility will allow commuters to get the latest traffic update.” Follows from the purpose and content (diversions) of the SMS service.Conclusion II: “The move will increase the sale of cell phones enormously.” No such economic effect is asserted; many commuters already have phones. Not entailed.Verification / Alternative check:Even if phone sales are unchanged, the service can still provide updates.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:Any option selecting II relies on unprovided market assumptions.
Common Pitfalls:Assuming every digital public service materially expands device ownership.
Final Answer:if only conclusion I follows