Please read each question carefully. Each question provides two Statements followed by two Conclusions numbered (1) and (2). Determine which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given statements.
Statements:
Some birds are sparrows.
Some sparrows are red.
Conclusions:
(1) Some birds are red.
(2) All red things are sparrows
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Given Statements:
• Some birds are sparrows. (I-type)
• Some sparrows are red. (I-type)
Evaluation of Conclusions:
• Conclusion (1): Some birds are red.
Two particular premises (I + I) do not yield any definite conclusion. There is no direct or definite relationship established between 'birds' and 'red'. Hence, it does not follow.
• Conclusion (2): All red things are sparrows.
From "Some sparrows are red", we can only deduce that "Some red things are sparrows". We cannot deduce that "All red things are sparrows". Hence, it does not follow.
Therefore, neither (1) nor (2) follows.
Correct Option: (C)