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Three statements are given. Based on the three statements, four conclusions are given. Consider the three statements as True and decide which of the conclusions logically follow from the statements:…

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Three statements are given. Based on the three statements, four conclusions are given. Consider the three statements as True and decide which of the conclusions logically follow from the statements: Statements:
All Sparrows are birds.
All birds are mountains.
All mountains are skies.
Conclusions:
I) All Sparrows are skies.
II) All Skies are birds.
III) All mountains are sparrows.
IV) All birds are skies.
  1. Only I and III follow
  2. Only II and III follow
  3. Only I and IV follow
  4. Only II and IV follow

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - Only I and IV follow
Chain Sparrows ⊂ Birds ⊂ Mountains ⊂ Skies gives I (all sparrows are skies) and IV (all birds are skies). II and III reverse the inclusion and do not follow.

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