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All cats are mammals. Some mammals are pets. Conclusion: Some cats are pets.
AConclusion is definitely true
BConclusion is probably true
CConclusion is definitely false
DConclusion cannot be drawn
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Conclusion cannot be drawn
1. From 'all cats are mammals' and 'some mammals are pets', we cannot conclude anything definitive about cats being pets.
2. Standard syllogism rule: a particular middle term does not transfer to extremes.
3. Therefore the conclusion cannot be drawn.
_Source: KMAT Karnataka 2022 PYQ Q.101_
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