Directions: Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Some boys are brave.
All boys are punctual
Conclusions:
I. Some brave are boys.
II. Some punctual are boys.
III. Some brave are punctual.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. All conclusions follow.
Conclusions:
I. Some brave are boys → Follows (As some boys are brave, so some brave are boys is true.)
II. Some punctual are boys → Follows (As all boys are punctual, so some punctual are boys is true.)
III. Some brave are punctual → Follows (As some boys are brave and all boys are punctual, so some brave are punctual is true.)