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 jugs are bottles.
No bottle is a candy.
All spoons are bottles.
Conclusions:
I. Some jugs are spoons.
II. No spoon is a candy.
III. No jug is a spoon.
IV. No jug is a candy.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Either Conclusion I or III and II follow.
Conclusion:
I. Some jugs are spoons - Does not follow (because Some jugs are bottles and all spoons are bottles, So some spoons are jugs is possible but not definite)
II. No spoon is a candy - Follows (because all spoons are candy and No bottle is candy, So no spoon is candy is definitely true)
III. No jug is a spoon - Does not follow (because some jugs are bottles and all spoons are bottles, So No jug is a spoon is a possibility but not definite)
IV. No jug is a candy - Does not follow (because some jugs are bottles and no bottles are candy, So No jug is candy is it is possible but not definite)
Thus, Either Conclusion I or III and II follow.