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:
All motors are ships.
Some ships are bowls.
No ship is a hammer.
Conclusions:
(I) Some motors are hammers.
(II) Some bowls are motors.
(III) Some bowls are not hammers.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusion III follows
The least possible Venn Diagram is shown below:
DIAGRAM
Conclusions:
(I) Some motors are hammers: False (It is possible but not definite)
(II) Some bowls are motors: False (It is possible but not definite)
(III) Some bowls are not hammers: False (It is possible but not definite)