Three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 p are r.
Some r are c.
All c are d.
Conclusions:
I. Some d are p.
II. Some c are p.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
The least possible venn diagram is:
Conclusions:
I. Some d are p. → Does not follow (It is possible but not definite.)
II. Some c are p. → Does not follow (It is possible but not definite.)