In each of these questions two statements followed by some conclusions are given. Consider the statements to be true, even though they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, and find out which of the given conclusion(s) logically follow(s) the statements, disregarding commonly known facts. Choose the appropriate answer from the given choices.
Statements: Some fears are dears. No fear is a lie.
Conclusions:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Given Statements:
• Some fears are dears.
• No fear is a lie.
Evaluating Conclusions:
• Conclusion (C): Since some dears are fears, and no fear is a lie, the portion of dears that are fears can never be lies. Hence, "Some dears are not lies" definitely follows.
• Conclusions (A) and (B):
• (A) states: "No dear is a lie" (Type E).
• (B) states: "Some dears are lies" (Type I).
• Both share the same subject and predicate and represent contradictory statements. Exactly one of them must be true. Therefore, (A) and (B) form a complementary either-or pair.
Thus, only (C) and either (A) or (B) follow.