Q14
Statements : Some swords are sharp. All swords are rusty. Conclusions : I. Some rusty things are sharp. II. Some rusty things are not sharp.
A.
Only conclusion I follows
AnswerB.
Only conclusion II follows
C.
Either I or II follows
D.
Neither I nor II follows
E.
Both I and II follow
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Since one premise is particular, the conclusion must be particular and should not contain the middle term. So, I follows. Since both the premises are affirmative, the conclusion cannot be negative. Thus, II does not follow.