The statements below are followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.
Statements:
1) All birds are cups.
2) Some cups are cats.
Conclusion:
I. All birds are cats.
II. Some cups are birds.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
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Conclusions: I. All birds are cats: False (This is possible but not definite, as no direct relationship between the two is given). II. Some cups are birds: True (As all birds are part of cups, so some cups are birds). Hence, Only Conclusion II follows. |
