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 actors are choreographers.
All choreographers are producers.
Not a single producer is a director.
Conclusions:
I. Some actors are directors.
II. Not a single actor is a director.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Either conclusion I or II follows.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. Some actors are directors → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn).
II. Not a single actor is a director → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
But, conclusions I and II are complementary to each other, so, either of them follows.
Hence, Either conclusion I or conclusion III follows.