Question

    Two statements are given followed by three conclusions

    numbered I, II, and III assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of conclusion logically follow(s) from the statement. Statements: Some kite is paper All paint is kite Conclusions: I. No paint is paper II. Some kite is paint III. Some paint being paper is a possibility
    A All conclusions follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only conclusion II follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only the conclusion I and III follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only the conclusion II and III follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Neither conclusion I nor II is true. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All paint is kite (A) + Some kite is paper (I) → No conclusion. Hence conclusion I does not follow. All paint is kite (A) → Conversion → Some kite is paint (I). Hence conclusion II follows. All paint is kite (A) + Some kite is paper (I) → Probable conclusion → Some paint may be paper (I). Hence conclusion III follows.

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