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 knights are nuns.
2) All nuns are men.
Conclusion:
I. All men are knights.
II. All knights are men.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
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Conclusions: I. All men are knights: False (It is possible but not definite). II. All knights are men: True (all knights are nuns and all nuns are men) Hence, Only Conclusion II follows. |
