Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if they appear to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements beyond reasonable doubt.
Statements:
No cat is a monkey.
No monkey is a cow.
Conclusions:
I. No cat is a cow.
II. Some cows are monkeys.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
| Understanding |
|---|
|
The least possible Venn diagram is shown below:
|
|
Conclusions: I. No cat is a cow: False (This is possible but not definite as no direct relationship between the two is given). II. Some cows are monkeys: False (As it is given that Monkey and Cow have negative relationship of No with each other). Hence, None conclusion follows. |
