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 hens are eggs. No birds are eggs. All eggs are lions. Conclusions: I. All hens are lions. II. Some lions are hens. III. No eggs are birds.

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 hens are eggs. No birds are eggs. All eggs are lions. Conclusions: I. All hens are lions. II. Some lions are hens. III. No eggs are birds. Correct Answer All the conclusions follow.

The least possible Venn diagram is as follows:

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Conclusions:

I. All hens are lions → True (All hens are eggs and all eggs are lions)

II. Some lions are hens → True (All hens are eggs and all eggs are lions)

III. No eggs are birds → True. (No birds are eggs.)

Hence, all the conclusions follow.

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