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 women are girls.
2) Some girls are painters.
Conclusions:
I. All girls are women.
II. Some women are painters.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
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Conclusions: I. All girls are women: False (This is possible but not definite). II. Some women are painters: False (This is possible but not definite, as no direct relationship between the two is given). Hence, Neither conclusion I nor II follows. |
