Logical deduction – "clouds go high ⇒ hail": Find the valid consequence. (i) Clouds went high. (ii) It is raining hail. (iii) Clouds went low. (iv) It is not raining hail.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: (i) (ii)

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This is a direct conditional: HighClouds ⇒ Hail. We match antecedent with its consequent.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • (i) being true forces (ii) to be true.


Concept / Approach:
Select the pair that shows both occurring together: (i) (ii).



Step-by-Step Solution:

Assume (i): clouds went high.Then (ii): raining hail must be true.


Verification / Alternative check:
Other statements either contradict or are irrelevant to the stated implication.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They either reverse or negate without support.



Common Pitfalls:
Expecting biconditional behavior.



Final Answer:
(i) (ii)

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