Directions: 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:
No pillow is a cushion.
All cushions are sheets.
No sheet is a blanket.
Conclusions:
(I) No cushion is a blanket.
(II) Some pillows are sheets.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion I follows.
Conclusions:
(I) No cushion is a blanket. - Follows (because All cushions are sheets and No sheet is a blanket. So, No cushion is a blanket is true.)
(II) Some pillows are sheets. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)