A statement is given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Taking the statement to be true, decide which of the conclusions logically follows from it.
Statement: Regular exercise helps to keep the heart healthy.
Conclusions:
I. Everyone who does not exercise regularly has a weak heart.
II. Exercise is the only way to keep the heart healthy.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Neither I nor II follows
A conclusion follows when the statement, taken as true, leads to it without anything added. A conclusion that goes further than the statement (‘everyone’, ‘only’) does not follow.
I. Everyone who does not exercise regularly has a weak heart. Does not follow. The statement says exercise helps; it does not say that every person who skips exercise ends up with a weak heart.
II. Exercise is the only way to keep the heart healthy. Does not follow. Saying exercise helps is not saying it is the only thing that helps; other ways are not ruled out.