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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the
statement(s).
Statements:
All anklets are socks.
All socks are flats.
Some flats are trousers.
Conclusions:
(I) All anklets are flats.
(II) Some trousers are anklets.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3, i.e., Only conclusion (I) follows.
Conclusions:
(I) All anklets are flats → Follows (All anklets → are socks → are flats. Thus, All anklets are flats.)
(II) Some trousers are anklets → Does not follow (anklets may or may not be part of that “some” which are trousers. This is not logically guaranteed. It’s possible, but not definite.)