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 blue are dogs.
No dog is silver.
All pink are dogs.
Conclusions:
(I) Some pink are silver.
(II) No blue is pink is a possibility.
(III) Some blue are silver.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
Conclusions:
(I) Some pink are silver. - Does not follow (because All pink are dogs and No dog is silver.)
(II) No blue is pink is a possibility. - Follows (because there is no direct relation between blue and pink so it is possible)
(III) Some blue are silver. - Does not follow (because All blue are dogs and No dog is silver.)