Question

In the following question two statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assume the two statements are true even if they are at variance with commonly known facts. Then pick the correct answer from the choices given below.
Statements: Some doctors are fools. Joshi is a doctor.
Conclusions:
I. Joshi is a fool.
II. Some fools are doctors.

• A. Only conclusion I follows
• B. Only conclusion II follows
• C. Both conclusions I & II follow
• D. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Solution:

In logical reasoning, we analyze statements and conclusions to see if the conclusions logically follow from the statements.

Given Statements:

• Some doctors are fools.
• Joshi is a doctor.

Conclusions:

1. Joshi is a fool.
2. Some fools are doctors.

Let's evaluate each conclusion:

Conclusion I: Joshi is a fool.

The statement "Some doctors are fools" does not mean all doctors are fools; therefore, it is not necessarily true that Joshi, who is a doctor, is a fool. This conclusion does not logically follow from the given statements.

Conclusion II: Some fools are doctors.

The statement "Some doctors are fools" directly implies that there are doctors who are fools. Thus, the statement "Some fools are doctors" logically follows, as it is simply a restatement in reverse.

In conclusion, only conclusion II follows from the statements given.