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
A proverb is read for its figurative meaning, not word for word. “Birds of a feather flock together” means that people who are alike in tastes or character tend to keep company with each other.
I. Similar people tend to associate with each other. Follows. It is the meaning of the proverb in plain words.
II. A group of birds have beautiful feathers. Does not follow. “Of the same feather” means alike; the statement says nothing about how beautiful the feathers are.