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:
All strainers are knives.
No knife is a pan.
Conclusions:
I. Some pans are strainers.
II. Some knives are strainers.
III. No strainer is a pan.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e., Only conclusions II and III follow.
The possible Venn diagram is,
Conclusions:
I. Some pans are strainers.: Doesn't follow (As all strainers are knives and no knife is pan so some pans are strainers is not true)
II. Some knives are strainers.: Follows (As all strainers are knives so some knives are strainers is true)
III. No strainer is a pan.: Follows (As all strainers are knives and no knife is pan so no strainer is a pan is true)