Question
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: Domestic demand has been increasing faster than the production of indigenous crude oil.
Conclusions:
I. Crude oil must be imported.
II. Domestic demand should be reduced.
A
only conclusion I follows
B
only conclusion II follows
C
either I or Il follows
D
neither I nor II follows
Answer
either I or Il follows
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (C): either I or Il follows