Direction: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
1. Some animals are elephants.
2. Some elephants are tigers.
Conclusions:
1. Some animals are tigers.
2. No tiger is an animal.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Either conclusion I or II follows
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
1. Some animals are tigers: False (This is possible but not definite, as no direct relationship between the two is given).
2. No tiger is an animal: False (This is possible but not definite, as no direct relationship between the two is given).
Hence, Either conclusion I or II follows.