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:
All cucumbers are carrots.
All cucumbers are beans.
Some beans are apples.
Conclusions:
(I): Some apples are cucumbers.
(II): Some beans are carrots.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only conclusion (II) follows.
Conclusions:
(I): Some apples are cucumbers. → Does not follow (As there is no direct relation between apples and cucumbers.)
(II): Some beans are carrots. → Follows (As all cucumbers are beans and all cucumbers are carrots. So, some beans are carrots too)