Select the conclusion(s) that follow(s) based on the correct meaning of the highlighted segment in the following sentence.
Sentence: Many justify their actions saying that the end justifies the means.
Conclusion:
i The means and ends are like two parallel lines; they never meet.
ii Those who have the means end up successful in life.
iii In a war, the more powerful side does not hesitate to use unconventional weapons to achieve victory.

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct meaning based on the given phrase.
Phrase 'the end justifies the means': It means a morally wrong action is acceptable if it results in a good outcome. (अच्छे परिणाम के लिए गलत साधन को सही ठहराना)
Example: He lied about his qualifications to get the job, believing that the end justifies the means.
· Explanation:
· Conclusion i: Wrong – It talks about a metaphor irrelevant to justification.
· Conclusion ii: Wrong – It talks about "having the means," not about justifying actions.
· Conclusion iii: Correct – It relates directly to using any method for victory.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· By hook or by crook – By any means necessary.
· All's fair in love and war – Anything is permissible in love and war.