Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question ,a statement is followed by two conclusions. Which of the following conclusions can be logically drawn from the statement?

Statement: The principle of the division of labor, which the English carry into mechanical and commercial affairs, the French also apply to the economy of life and Art; but, as these latter interests are more spontaneous and unlimited, the result is often a perfection in detail, and a like deficiency in general effect. Conclusions: (A) The principle of division of labor can, without compunction, be universally applied to various spheres of art and science. (B) The artistic mind needs wider canvas to visualize the spectrum.

  1. If conclusion (A) alone can be drawn from the statement.

  2. If conclusion (B) alone can be drawn from the statement.

  3. If both (A) and (B) can be drawn from the statement.

  4. If neither (A) nor (B) can be drawn from the statement.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Only (B) is implicit. That the principle can be 'universally' applied is not implicit; what is implicit is that it can be applied to 'mechanical and commercial affairs' and to “economy” of life and art. That the interests in life and art are 'more spontaneous and unlimited' implies wider canvas.

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