Two 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 : Some animals are mammals. No mammal is herbivore. Conclusions: I. No herbivore is mammal. II. Some mammals are animals. I. No animal is herbivore.
Two 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 : Some animals are mammals. No mammal is herbivore. Conclusions: I. No herbivore is mammal. II. Some mammals are animals. I. No animal is herbivore. Correct Answer Only conclusions I and II follow.
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I. No herbivore is mammal. → True (No mammal is herbivore.)
II. Some mammals are animals. → True (Some animals are mammals.)
I. No animal is herbivore. → False (it is possible but not definite)
Hence, the correct answer is ‘Only conclusions I and II follow’.