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 fingers are toes.
Some toes are rings.
Some rings are hands.
Conclusions:
I. Some hands are toes.
II. Some rings are fingers.
III. Some hands are fingers.
IV. Some fingers are rings.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. None of the conclusions follow.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. Some hands are toes → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
II. Some rings are fingers → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
III. Some hands are fingers → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
IV. Some fingers are rings → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)