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 : No nose is a hand. No hand is a leg. All knees are hands. Conclusions : I . No knee is a nose. II . No knee is a leg.
    A Both the conclusions follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only conclusion II follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only conclusion I follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the conclusions follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All knees are hands (A) + No hand is a nose (E) → No knee is a nose (E). Hence conclusion I follows. All knees are hands (A) + No hand is a leg (E) → No knee is a leg (E). Hence conclusion II follows.

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