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 desks are pens.
Some pens are clips.
No clip is a book.
Conclusions:
I. All pens are desks.
II. Some books are not clips.
III. All pens are clips.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
Conclusions:
I. All pens are desks. - Does not follow (All desks are pens given)
II. Some books are not clips. - Follows (because No clip is a book. So, Some books are not clips too)
III. All pens are clips. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)