Question
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) Question on Syllogisms
In the following question, there is a statement given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Read the conclusion and then decide which of the given conclusions follows from the statement.
Statement: One of the penalties of refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.
Conclusion I. Politics is not meant for all the member of the society.
Conclusion II. Non participation in politics leads to inefficient governance
A
Only conclusion I follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
D
Both conclusion I and II follows
Answer
Only conclusion II follows
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): Only conclusion II follows