Statements: 1. All clouds are rain. 2. All rain is water. Conclusions: I. All water is clouds. II. All clouds are water. Which conclusion(s) logically follow? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statements:
1. All clouds are rain.
2. All rain is water.
Conclusions:
I. All water is clouds.
II. All clouds are water.
Which conclusion(s) logically follow?
A. Both I and II follow
B. Only conclusion I follows
C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Only conclusion II follows
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A implies B, and B implies C. Therefore, A implies C (All clouds are water). Conclusion I is a reverse implication, which is invalid.

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