Directions: In this question, there are two statements 1 and 2 followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the two given statements,…
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Directions: In this question, there are two statements 1 and 2 followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the two given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements :
1. All pigeons are parrots.
2. All parrots are crows.
Conclusions :
I. All crows are pigeons.
II. All pigeons are crows.
1. All pigeons are parrots.
2. All parrots are crows.
Conclusions :
I. All crows are pigeons.
II. All pigeons are crows.
- Only conclusion I follows
- Only conclusion II follows
- Either I or II follows
- Neither I nor II follows
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Only conclusion II follows
Pigeons are inside parrots, parrots inside crows, so all pigeons are crows (II follows). The converse 'all crows are pigeons' does not follow. Only II.
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