Statement I: Dr Johnson inclined towards Tory politics. Statement II: Johnson strongly believed in transcendental scepticism.

1. ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true
2. BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
3. CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
4. DStatement I is false but Statement II is true

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Correct answer: C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Explanation

Johnson called himself a Tory. He was a devout Anglican who 'refuted' Berkeley by kicking a stone ('I refute it thus').