Question

The Government of Kerala has reserved 75% seats in all public educational institutions for persons having ‘domicile’ status in the State of Kerala. The reason cited by the Government is that other States in the country have taken similar measures with respect to their residents. The approach adopted by the State of Kerala is improper because every State authority is required to independently apply its own mind before
arriving at a decision. Based on the information above, which conclusion necessarily follows ?
I. 75% seats in all public institutions are in fact occupied by persons holding ‘domicile’ status in the State of Kerala.
II. The reason behind the introduction of ‘domicile’ reservations by the State of Kerala is not an assessment of backwardness of certain parts of the State.
Choose the most appropriate answer.

• A. Only I follows
• B. Only II follows
• C. Both I and II follow
• D. Neither I nor II follows

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Only II follows

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): Only II follows