Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All dogs are cats.

Some cows are cats but not dogs

Conclusions:

I. Some dogs are cows.

II. Some cats are both dogs and cows

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  1. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
  2. Both conclusions I and II follow
  3. Only conclusion II follows
  4. Only conclusion I follows

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Option 1 : Neither conclusion I nor II follows
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Statements:

All dogs are cats.

Some cows are cats but not dogs.

The Venn diagram as per the given statements:

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Conclusions:

I. Some dogs are cows. Not follow (there is no definite relation between dogs and cows. So, it is possible only)

II. Some cats are both dogs and cows. Not follow (Some cats are cows and some cats are dogs but some cats are both dogs and cows can be possible only).

Hence, the correct answer is "Neither conclusion I nor II follows".

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