Two statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they do not conform to real-world knowledge, decide which of the conclusion(s) logically follows from the statements. Statements: All ponds are pools. Some wells are ponds. Conclusions: I. Some ponds are not wells. II. Some wells are pools. III. All pools are wells.

Two statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they do not conform to real-world knowledge, decide which of the conclusion(s) logically follows from the statements. Statements: All ponds are pools. Some wells are ponds. Conclusions: I. Some ponds are not wells. II. Some wells are pools. III. All pools are wells. Correct Answer Only conclusion II follows

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I. Some ponds are not wells → False (It is possible but not definite)

II. Some wells are pools → True (Some wells are ponds and all ponds are pools)

III. All pools are wells → False (It is possible but not definite)

Hence, only conclusion II follows.

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