Two 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 athletes are boxers.
No boxer is a cook.
Conclusions:
I. No athlete is a cook.
II. No boxer is an athlete.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only conclusion I follows.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. No athlete is a cook → True (As all athletes are boxers and no boxer is a cook, so, no athlete is a cook is also true.)
II. No boxer is an athlete → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
Hence, Only conclusion I follows.