Two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to…
2020
Two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem at variance from commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statement.
Statements:
A. Some dentists are surgeons.
B. No surgeon is an amateur.
Conclusions: I. Some amateurs are surgeons. II. All surgeons are dentists.
- A.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
- B.
Only conclusion II follows.
- C.
Either conclusion I or II follows.
- D.
Only conclusion I follows.
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Correct answer: A
Key idea: Test each conclusion against the two statements only.
No surgeon is an amateur, so “Some amateurs are surgeons” is false.
Some dentists are surgeons does not mean all surgeons are dentists.
Therefore neither conclusion follows.
Answer: Option 0 is correct.