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 owls are horses.
2) Some horses are hares.
Conclusions:
I. Some owls are hares.
II. Some hares are horses.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
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Conclusions: I. Some owls are hares: False (It is possible but not definite, as no direct relationship between the two is given). II. Some hares are horses: True (as it is given that some horses are hares). Hence, Only Conclusion II follows. |
