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:
1. Some bananas are mangoes.
2. Some mangoes are cats.
Conclusions:
I. All cats are bananas.
II. Some cats are mangoes.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e Only conclusion II follows.
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The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
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Conclusions: I. All cats are bananas. From the basic diagram, all cats are not bananas. Hence, the conclusion I do not follow. II. Some cats are mangoes. From the basic diagram, some cats are mangoes. Hence, conclusion II follows. From the basic diagram, Only conclusion II follows. |
