Statements: All rivers are lakes. Some lakes are oceans. Conclusions: I. Some oceans are rivers. II. Some lakes are rivers. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statements: All rivers are lakes. Some lakes are oceans. Conclusions: I. Some oceans are rivers. II. Some lakes are rivers.
A. Neither follows
B. Both follow
C. Only II follows
D. Only I follows
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
All rivers are lakes ⇒ Some lakes are rivers. Some lakes are oceans does not imply some oceans are rivers. Only II.

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