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 from the statements.
Statement:
No, a kettle is a stove.
All stoves are lighter.
Conclusions:
I. No kettle is a lighter.
II. No lighter is a kettle.
III. Some lighters are stoves.
IV. All lighters are stoves.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, i.e., Only conclusion III follows.
Conclusions:
I. No kettle is a lighter → Does not follow (Nothing is said about kettle and lighter directly.)
II. No lighter is a kettle → Does not follow (No direct relationship between lighter and kettle is given.)
III. Some lighters are stoves → Follow (Statement 2 says All stoves are lighters, so it is certain that Some lighters are stoves)
IV. All lighters are stoves → Does not follow (All stoves are lighters” — this does not mean all lighters are stoves)