Vishwanath
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
| 12. | Statements: All birds are tall. Some tall are hens. Conclusions: I. Some birds are hens. II. Some hens are tall. |
| A. | Only conclusion I follows | | B. | Only conclusion II follows | | C. | Either I or II follows | | D. | Neither I nor II follows | | E. | Both I and II follow | |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Since the middle term 'tall' is not distributed even once in the premises, no definite conclusion follows. However, II is the converse of the second premise and so it holds.
Title : Logical Deduction Q12
Description : 12. Statements: All birds are tall. Some tall are hens. Conclusions: I. Some birds are hens. II....
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