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Direction: Two statements are given followed by two Conclusions/Assumptions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from given statement. Indicate your answer.

  1. Statements
    (a) No teacher comes to the school on a bicycle.
    (b) Anand comes to the school on a bicycle.
    Conclusions
    I. Anand is not a teacher
    II. Anand is a student.
    1. Conclusion II alone can be drawn.
    2. Both conclusions cannot be drawn.
    3. Both conclusions can be drawn.
    4. Conclusion I alone can be drawn.
Correct Option: D

No teacher comes to the school on a bicycle. Therefore, Anand cannot be a teacher. Anand is either student or clerical staff. Therefore, only Conclusion I follows.



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