Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: Only I and IV follow.
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
We examine inclusion chaining and the careful use of existential import for particular conclusions.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
From chaining, Book ⊆ Lion, so I holds. II and III reverse inclusions and are not compelled. IV “Some lions are books” follows under the standard test assumption that the subject classes are non-empty (i.e., books exist). This is commonly assumed in competitive-exam syllogisms when particulars are drawn from universals.
Step-by-Step:
1) Compose inclusions to derive Book ⊆ Lion.2) I follows immediately.3) II and III are unsupported reversals.4) If at least one Book exists (standard assumption), that entity is a Lion; hence IV holds.
Verification:
Let one book exist; then at least one lion is a book (the same entity), validating IV.
Final Answer:
Only I and IV follow.
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