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 pigeons are ants.
Some ants are birds.
All birds are cats.
Conclusions:
I. Some cats are pigeons.
II. Some birds are pigeons.
III. Some cats are ants.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion III follows.
Conclusions:
I. Some cats are pigeons. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)
II. Some birds are pigeons. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)
III. Some cats are ants. - Follows (because Some ants are birds and All birds are cats. So, Some cats are ant too)