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.
Statement: All Eagles are Seagulls. Some Seagulls are Peacocks.
Conclusion (I): Some Eagles are Peacocks.
Conclusion (II): No Peacocks are Eagles.
- AOption (a)
Only conclusion (II) follows
- BOption (b)
Only conclusion (I) follows
- COption (c)
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
- DOption (d)
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
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Correct answer
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Why this answer is correct
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is:
(I) Some Eagles are Peacocks - Doesn't Follow
There is no direct relation between eagles and peacock. So, may be it is possible but not definite. Hence, it is false)
(II) No Peacocks are Eagles - Doesn't Follow
There is no direct relation between eagles and peacock. So, may be it is possible but not definite. Hence, it is false)
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3"