In this question, a statement is followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which conclusion(s) logically follow beyond a reasonable doubt. Statement: Due to changes in the charges per unit of consumption in state X, the last date for payment of electricity bills has been extended by 15 days by the State Government. It can now be paid up to 16th April 2026 without any penalty for late payment. Conclusions: I. Electricity connections will be disconnected for those people in state X who do not pay the electricity bills by 16th April 2026. II. A penalty will be charged for electricity bill payments that are made after 16th April 2026 in state X.
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 1
Conclusion I does not follow. The statement says payment after the deadline attracts a penalty, but it says nothing about disconnection of electricity connections. Conclusion II follows. The bill can be paid up to 16 April 2026 **without** a late-payment penalty, which implies that payment after that date attracts the penalty. Therefore, **only conclusion II follows**.