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 conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All camels are doves.
Some doves are eagles.
Conclusions:
I. All camels are eagles.
II. Some camels are eagles.
III. Some eagles are doves.
IV. Some doves are camels.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Both conclusions III and IV follow.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. All camels are eagles → False (It is possible but not definite, as there is no definite relation between camels and eagles.)
II. Some camels are eagles → False (It is possible but not definite, as there is no definite relation between camels and eagles.)
III. Some eagles are doves→ True (As some camels are doves, so some eagles can be doves.)
IV. Some doves are camels→ True (As all camels are doves, so some doves can be camels.)
Hence, both conclusions III and IV follow.