Question

Statement: Sports competitions foster teamwork and discipline, providing athletes with opportunities to develop skills and achieve personal goals. However, the rampant commercialisation of sports has shifted the focus toward profit, sometimes leading to unethical practices such as match-fixing and doping. While some argue that strict regulations are needed to preserve the integrity of sports, others believe that over-regulation may hinder athletic performance and creativity. Striking the right balance between commercial interests and ethical standards remains a challenge.
Conclusion:
I. The commercialisation of sports has led to unethical practices.
II. Stricter regulations are always beneficial for sports integrity.
III. There is a need for balance between commercial interests and ethical practices in sports.
Based on the above statement, which conclusion necessarily follows?

• A. Only I follows
• B. Both I and III follows
• C. Only III follows
• D. Both II and III follows

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Only III follows

Answer 2

Conclusion III follows as the statement emphasizes the need to strike a balance between commercialization and ethical practices.
Conclusion I is suggested but not necessarily guaranteed by the statement, and Conclusion II is not supported by the statement, which questions the benefits of strict regulations.
Thus, the correct answer is Option (C).