Directions: Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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:
All phones are gadgets.
All gadgets are machines.
Conclusions:
I. All phones are machines.
II. All machines are gadgets.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only conclusion I follows.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. All phones are machines → True (As all phones are gadgets, and all gadgets are machines, so, all phones are machines is also true.)
II. All machines are gadgets → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
Hence, Only conclusion I follows.