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In the following question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.
Statement:
(I) There are many people interested to step into journalism, writing blogs, books, columns and so on.
(II) Writing is an art and to write better, reading is necessary.

Conclusions:
(I) Reading should include all kind of styles as journalism involves multi fold facets of writing and expressing.
(II) Reading should be thorough and absorbing. Recording all those observations while reading is necessary.

  1. A
    Only conclusion II follows
  2. B
    Conclusion I and II both follow
  3. C
    Neither I nor II follow
  4. D
    Only conclusion I follows

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's analyze the conclusions based strictly on the statements given:
The statements highlight people's growing interest in various forms of writing (journalism, blogs, etc.) and state that reading is necessary to write better.

Conclusion I talks about including all kinds of styles in reading because journalism involves multi-fold facets. While Statement I mentions journalism, neither statement establishes or mandates that reading must include every style. This is an extrapolation.

Conclusion II suggests that reading should be thorough and that recording observations is necessary. The statements only mention that "reading is necessary," without specifying the exact method, thoroughness, or note-taking habits. This is also an extra assumption not directly derived from the statements.

Therefore, neither conclusion I nor II follows logically from the statements.

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In the following question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.
Statement:
(I) There are many people interested to step into journalism, writing blogs, books, columns and so on.
(II) Writing is an art and to write better, reading is necessary.

Conclusions:
(I) Reading should include all kind of styles as journalism involves multi fold facets of writing and expressing.
(II) Reading should be thorough and absorbing. Recording all those observations while reading is necessary.
A
Only conclusion II follows
B
Conclusion I and II both follow
C
Neither I nor II follow
D
Only conclusion I follows

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