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 to be 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 butterflies are reptiles.
2) All reptiles are mammals.
Conclusion:
I. All mammals are butterflies.
II. All butterflies are mammals.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
| Understanding |
|---|
|
The least possible Venn diagram is shown below:
|
|
Conclusions: I. All mammals are butterflies: False (This is possible but not definite). II. All butterflies are mammals: True (As all butterflies are reptiles and all reptiles are mammals, so all butterflies are mammals is true). Hence, Only Conclusion II follows. |
