In the given question, a statement is followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: Birds of same feather flock together.
Conclusions:
I. Similar people tend to associate with each other.
II. A group of birds have beautiful feathers.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Only conclusion I follows
The statement “Birds of same feather flock together” is a proverb meaning that people with similar characteristics, interests, or nature tend to associate with each other.
Now evaluate the conclusions:
Conclusion I: Similar people tend to associate with each other.
This directly reflects the meaning of the statement. Follows logically.
Conclusion II: A group of birds have beautiful feathers.
The statement says nothing about beauty of feathers. Does not follow.
Correct answer: Only conclusion I follows