Statements: No cities are countries. No countries are villages. Conclusions: (I) Some countries are cities. (II) No villages are cities.
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
City ≠ country and countries ≠ villages Conclusion I states that countries are city → is not possible, because no cities are countries hence false. Conclusion II says villages are city → is possible but no evidence is given proving hence false. Hence, neither conclusion (I) nor conclusion (II) follows.
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