Three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered 1, and 2. 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:
No Doctor is a Nurse
Some Nurses are Patients
Some Patients are Medicines
Conclusions:
1. Some Patients are not Doctors
2. Some Nurses are Medicines
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusion 1 follows.
Conclusions:
1. Some Patients are not Doctors - Follows (because no Doctor is a Nurse and some Nurses are Patients. So, some Patients are not Doctors)
2. Some Nurses are Medicines - Does not follow (It can be possible but not definite)