Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s).
Statements:
No lizard is a snake.
All lizards are reptiles.
Conclusions:
(I) At least some reptiles are snakes.
(II) All reptiles are lizards.
A.Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
B.Only conclusion I follows
C.Only conclusion II follows
D.Neither conclusion I nor II follows✓ Correct
Explanation
Since no lizard is a snake and all lizards are reptiles, we cannot conclude that some reptiles are snakes (snakes may or may not be reptiles based on given info). Conclusion II is also invalid as not all reptiles need to be lizards. Neither conclusion follows.
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