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 rocks are mountains.
All stones are pebbles.
Some pebbles are mountains.
Conclusions:
(I) Some rocks are stones.
(II) No pebbles are rocks.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Conclusion:
I. Some rocks are stones - Does not follow (because there is no direct relation between rocks and stones so it can be possible but not definite)
II. No Pebbles are rocks - Does not follow (because there is no direct relation between rocks and Pebbles so it can be possible but not definite)