Two 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:
Some mugs are rugs.
All tugs are mugs.
Conclusions:
I. Some rugs are mugs.
II. Some mugs are tugs.
III. No rug is a mug.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4, i.e., both conclusions I and II follow.
Conclusions:
I. Some rugs are mugs → Follows (Some mugs are rugs, then definitely, some rugs are mugs.)
II. Some mugs are tugs → Follows (When all tugs are mugs, then definitely, some mugs are tugs.)
III. No rug is a mug → Does not follow (Here given direct relation between rug and mug. So, this statement is wrong.)