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:
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All insects are birds.
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Some birds can swim.
Conclusions:
I) Some insects can swim.
II) Some birds are insects.
- AOption (a)
Only conclusion II follows.
- BOption (b)
Both conclusions I and II follow
- COption (c)
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
- DOption (d)
Only conclusion I follows.
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Correct answer
Only conclusion II follows.
Why this answer is correct
The possible diagram of the given statement is:
I) Some insects can swim → False (As there is no definite relation given between Insects and swim)
II) Some birds are insects → True (As it clearly visible All insects are birds and some insects are birds)
Hence, Only conclusion II follows.