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 follows from the statements.
Statements:
Some bowls are cups.
All cups are glasses.
Some glasses are plates.
All plates are utensils.
Conclusions:
I. All bowls cannot be utensils.
II. All glasses cannot be utensils.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. All bowls cannot be utensils → False (All bowls can be utensils is true so, All bowls cannot be utensils is false)
II. All glasses cannot be utensils → False (All glasses can be utensils is true so, All glasses cannot be utensils is false)
Hence, Neither conclusion I nor II follows.