In the following question below some statements are given followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements. Statement: I. Only sea is rivers. II. Only a few lakes are sea. Conclusion: I. Some rivers are lakes. II. No rivers are lakes.

In the following question below some statements are given followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements. Statement: I. Only sea is rivers. II. Only a few lakes are sea. Conclusion: I. Some rivers are lakes. II. No rivers are lakes. Correct Answer Only conclusion II follows

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I. Some rivers are lakes → False (it is possible but not definite)

II. No rivers are lakes → True (As Only sea is rivers so nothing else can be river)

Hence, Only conclusion II follows

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