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 pianists are musicians.
All musicians are singers.
No singer is a composer.
Conclusions:
(I): No pianist is a composer.
(II): Some singers are pianists.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow..
Conclusions:
(I): No pianist is a composer. - Follows (because all pianists are musicians, all musicians are singers and no singer is a composer. So, no pianist is a composer too)
(II): Some singers are pianists. - Follows (because all pianists are musicians, and all musicians are singers. So, some singers are pianists too)