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Question : Directions: In the following question, two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements.
Statements:
All animals are four-footed.
The dog has two legs.
Conclusions:
I. The dog is not an animal.
II. The dog is an animal.

Option 1: Only I follows

Option 2: Only II follows

Option 3: Neither I nor II follows

Option 4: Both I and II follow


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Correct Answer: Only I follows


Solution : Based on the given statements, let's analyse the conclusions –
Conclusion I: The dog is not an animal – According to the given statements, all animals are four-footed and the dog has two legs. So, from this, it can be concluded that a dog is not an animal. Thus, this conclusion follows.
Conclusion II: The dog is an animal – According to the given statements, all animals are four-footed and the dog has two legs. So, from this, it can be concluded that a dog is not an animal. Thus, this conclusion does not follow.

Therefore, only the Conclusion I follows. Hence, the first option is correct.

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