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    Question

    In this question, three 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 the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All hands are leg. Some leg are arms. Some arms are knee. Conclusions: I. Some leg are hands. II. Some arms are leg. III. No arm is knee.
    A Only conclusions II and III follow. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B None of the conclusions follows. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only conclusions I and II follow. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only conclusions III follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All hands are leg (A) → Conversion → Some leg are hands (I). Hence conclusion I follows. Some leg are arms (I) → Conversion → Some arms are leg (I). Hence conclusion II follows. Some arms are knee → Conversion → Some knee are arms (I). Hence conclusion III does not follow.

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