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:
- No book is a copy.
- All stones are books.
Conclusions:
(I) No copy is a stone.
(II) All books are stones.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion (I) follows.
Conclusions:
(I) No copy is a stone. - Follows (Because All stones are books and No book is a copy. So, No copy is a stone too)
(II) All books are stones. - Does not follow (Because All stones are books given)