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Direction: In the following question, two statements are given followed by four conclusions I, II. Ill and IV. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions, if any follow from the given statements. Indicate your answer.

Statements   1. All books are pens.

2. Some pens are scales.

Conclusions. I. some books are scales.

II. Some scales are books.

III. Some scales are pens.

IV. Some pens are books.

A)  Only conclusions I and II follow

B)  Only conclusions II and III follow

C)  Only conclusions III and IV follow

D)  Only conclusions I and IV follow

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

 First Premise is Univeral Affirmative (A-type). Second Premise is Particular Affirmative (I-type). \[A+I\Rightarrow \]No Conclusion Conclusion III is Converse of the second Premise. Conclusion IV is Converse of the first Premise.