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 follows from the statements.
Statements:
All lockets are chains.
100% medals are lockets.
Some rings are chains.
Conclusions:
I. All chains are medals.
II. All medals being rings is a possibility.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. All chains are medals → False (It is possible but no definite conclusion can be drawn).
II. All medals being rings is a possibility → True (It is possible).
Hence, Only conclusion II follows.