Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the…
2022
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
No goats are lions.
No lions are horses.
All lions are rats.
Conclusions:
I. Some lions are goats.
II. Some horses are lions.
III. Some rats are lions.
- A.
Only conclusion III follows
- B.
Only conclusions II and III follow
- C.
All conclusions I, II and III follow
- D.
Only conclusions I and II follow
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Correct answer: A
Given statements:
No goats are lions → Goat and lion are separate.
No lions are horses → Lion and horse are separate.
All lions are rats → Every lion is a rat.
Now check conclusions:
I. Some lions are goats ❌ False
Because no goat can be a lion.
II. Some horses are lions ❌ False
Because no horse can be a lion.
III. Some rats are lions ✅ True
Because all lions are included in rats, so some rats can be lions.
✅ Final Answer: Only Conclusion III follows (Option A)