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In the following question, one statement is given , followed by two conclusion I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statement.
Statement : All philosophers are men. Socrates was a philosopher.
Conclusion :
I. Socrates was a man.
II. Women cannot become philosophers.

A

Only I is valid

B

Only II is valid

C

Both are not valid

D

Both are valid

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D

All philosphere without exception are men. So no woman can be philosopher.
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