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Direction: There are two statements followed by two conclusions I and II. Assuming the statements are true, decide which one of the conclusions logically follows, disregarding commonly known facts.

  1. Statements:
    (a) All poets are intelligent.
    (b) All singers are intelligent.
    Conclusions:
    I. All singers are poets.
    II. Some intelligent persons are not singers.
    1. Only conclusion I follows
    2. Only conclusion II follows
    3. Either conclusion I or II follows
    4. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Option: D

Both the Premises are Universal Affirmative (A - type). These two Premises are not aligned. Now take the Converse of one of the Premises to align them.



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