Question 31

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:
All snakes are ants.
No ant is a lizard.

Conclusions:
I: Some ants are snakes.
II: Some snakes are lizards.

Solution

Conclusion: I: Some ants are snakes.

As per the above given venn diagram, the given conclusion is clearly visible. So the given conclusion follows.

Conclusion: II: Some snakes are lizards.

The given conclusion does not follow. Because there is a completely negative relation between them as per the given venn diagram.

So only conclusion I follow.


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