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:
No pilgrim is a traveller.
No traveller is tired.
All workers are pilgrims.
Conclusions:
I. Some pilgrims are workers.
II. No worker is tired.
III. No worker is a traveller.
IV. No tired is a pilgrim.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusions I and III follow.
Conclusions:
I. Some pilgrims are workers. - Follows (because All workers are pilgrims. So, Some pilgrims are workers too)
II. No worker is tired. - Does not follow (It is possible but not definite)
III. No worker is a traveller. - Follows (because All workers are pilgrims and No pilgrim is a traveller. So, No worker is a traveller too)
IV. No tired is a pilgrim. - Does not follow (It is possible but not definite)