If it is a holiday, the office is closed. The office is open today. What follows?

A It is a holiday

B It is not a holiday

C Nothing can be concluded

D The office is always open

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Contrapositive: If office is open → not a holiday. Office is open, so it is not a holiday (modus tollens).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "If it is a holiday, the office is closed. The office is open today. What follows?" is Option B: It is not a holiday.

The other options — A) It is a holiday, C) Nothing can be concluded, D) The office is always open — are incorrect for this General Knowledge question. As explained above: Contrapositive: If office is open → not a holiday. Office is open, so it is not a holiday (modus tollens).

📚 About This General Knowledge Practice Question

This 1-level General Knowledge question from the World History topic is part of One Paper Preparation's free exam preparation library. Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept, not just memorize the answer.

How to use this page: Read the question above, consider all four options (A through D), then check the highlighted correct answer and explanation. For active timed practice, start a free General Knowledge practice test or use flashcards for spaced repetition review.

Practice General Knowledge Quizzes → Browse All Questions Study Flashcards

If it is a holiday, the office is closed. The office is open today. What follows?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

📚 About This General Knowledge Practice Question

Related General Knowledge Questions