In this question, three 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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All chairs are tables.
Some tables are stands.
All stands are baskets.
Conclusions:
I. Some chairs are stands.
II. Some tables are baskets.
III. All baskets are chairs.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
Conclusions:
I. Some chairs are stands. - Does not follow (It is possible but not definite)
II. Some tables are baskets. - Follows (because Some tables are stands, and All stands are baskets. So, Some tables are baskets too)
III. All baskets are chairs. - Does not follow (It is possible but not definite)