In this question, three 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 follows/follow from the statements.
Statements:
I. Some pins are needles.
II. All pins are nails.
III. All needles are screws.
Conclusions:
I. No nail is a screw.
II. Some needles are nails.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
Conclusions:
I. No nail is a screw. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)
II. Some needles are nails. - Follows (because All pins are nails and Some pins are needles. So, Some needles are nails too)