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 mangoes are apples
All apples are grapes
No pears are mangoes
Conclusions:
(I) Some grapes are mangoes
(II) No grapes are pears.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusion (I) follows.
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Conclusions:
(I) Some grapes are mangoes⇒ True ( As some mangoes are grapes so some grapes are mangoes)
(II) No grapes are pears.⇒ False ( It is possible but not definite)