Three statements are given, followed by Three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All buildings are houses.
Some houses are palaces.
No palace is a mansion.
Conclusions:
I. Some buildings are palaces.
II. Some mansions being not houses is a possibility.
III. No building is a palace.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Conclusion II and either conclusion I or conclusion III follows.
Conclusions:
I. Some buildings are palaces. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)
II. Some mansions being not houses is a possibility. - Follows (because it is possible but not definite)
III. No building is a palace. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)
Thus, Conclusion II and either conclusion I or conclusion III follows.