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 handkerchiefs are plastics.
All clothes are handkerchiefs.
All utensils are clothes.
Conclusions:
I. Some plastics are handkerchiefs.
II. All utensils are plastics.
III. Some handkerchiefs are utensils.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only Conclusions I and III follow.
Conclusions:
I. Some plastics are handkerchiefs. - Follows (because Some handkerchiefs are plastics. So, Some plastics are handkerchiefs too)
II. All utensils are plastics. - Does not follow (There is no direct relation between utensils and plastics. So, it is possible but not definite)
III. Some handkerchiefs are utensils. - Follows (because All utensils are clothes and All clothes are handkerchiefs. So, some handkerchiefs are utensils too)