Statements: No cities are countries. No countries are villages. Conclusions: (I) Some countries are cities.(II) No villages are the city.
Correct answer: D. Both of the conclusions do not follow
- A. Only conclusion (I) follows
- B. Only conclusion (II) follows
- C. Both conclusions follow
- D. Both of the conclusions do not follow
Explanation
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows, Conclusion:(i)Some countries are city - It is not possible,hence false.(ii)No villages are city - It is possible but not definite,hence false.Hence,neither conclusion (i) nor conclusion (ii) follows.
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