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Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) Question on Syllogisms

In the question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume the given statement to be true, consider the two conclusions together, and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: Democracy is but election by the incompetent many for appointment of the corrupt few.
Conclusions:
I. Democracy aggravates corruption.
II. Election leads to appointment.

A

only conclusion I follows

B

only conclusion II follows

C

either I or Il follows

D

neither I nor II follows

Answer

only conclusion II follows

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is (B): only conclusion II follows