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:
Some belts are leather.
All leathers are skins.
Some skins are white.
Conclusions:
I. Some belts are skins.
II. Some belts are white.
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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. Some belts are skins → True (As some belts are leathers and all leathers are skins, so belts are skins is true.)
II. Some belts are white → False (It is possible but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)