Direction: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Some eagles are sparrows.
All sparrows are parrots.
No parrot is a penguin.
Conclusions:
(I) Some parrots are eagles.
(II) No penguin is a sparrow.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Both conclusions I and II follow.
Conclusions:
(I) Some parrots are eagles. - Follows (because Some eagles are sparrows and All sparrows are parrots. So, Some parrots are also eagles)
(II) No penguin is a sparrow. - Follows (because No parrot is a penguin and All sparrows are parrots. So, No penguin is a sparrow too)