Question

    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: Some bangles are necklaces. All necklaces are clips. All clips are pins. Conclusions: (I) All necklaces are pins. (II) Some clips are bangles.
    A Both conclusions I and II follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only conclusion II follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Neither conclusions I nor II follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only conclusion I follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All necklaces are clips (A) + All clips are pins (A)  → All necklaces are pins (A). Hence conclusion I follows. Some bangles are necklaces (I) + All necklaces are clips (A) → Some bangles are clips (I) → Conversion → Some clips are bangles (I). Hence conclusion II follows.

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