Directions: Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Some tunes are songs.
All tunes are melodies.
Conclusions:
I. No song is a melody.
II. All songs are melodies.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
Conclusions:
I. No song is a melody → Does not follow ( Some tunes are songs and all tunes are melodies, so no song is a melody is definitely false.)
II. All songs are melodies → Does not follow (It is possible but not definite.)