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. Some fishes are horses.
2. Some horses are kites.
Conclusions:
I. Some horses are fishes.
II. Some kites are fishes.
III. Some kites are horses.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e Only conclusions I and III follow
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The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions: 1. Some horses are fishes: True (As, Some fishes are horses is already given). 2. Some kites are fishes: False (This is possible but not definite, as no direct relationship between the two is given). 3. Some kites are horses: True (As, Some horses are kites is already given). Hence, Only conclusions I and III follows. |
