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. All Parrots are Vegetables.
2. Some Mobiles are Parrots.
3. All Towels are Mobiles.
Conclusions:
I. All Towels are Vegetables.
II. Some Towels are Vegetables.
III. Some Vegetables are Mobiles.
IV. All Mobiles are Vegetables.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3, i.e., Only conclusion III follows.
Conclusions:
I. All Towels are Vegetables → Does not follow (not enough info to conclude all Towels are Vegetables.)
II. Some Towels are Vegetables → Does not follow (not enough info to conclude all Towels are Vegetables.)
III. Some Vegetables are Mobiles → Follows (Some Mobiles are Parrots and all Parrots are vegetables. So, some Mobiles (those Parrots) are vegetables.)
IV. All Mobiles are Vegetables → Does not follow (Only some Mobiles are Parrots, and only Parrots are known to be Vegetables. The remaining Mobiles might not be Vegetables.)