The statements below are followed by three conclusions labelled I, II and III. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.
Statements:
1. Some mangoes are fruits.
2. All fruits are sweet.
Conclusions:
I. Some sweet objects are mangoes.
II. All sweet objects are fruits.
III. Some mangoes are neither fruits nor sweet.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusions I and III follow.
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Conclusions: I. Some sweet objects are mangoes: True II. All sweet objects are fruits: False (It is not definite) III. Some mangoes are neither fruits nor sweet: True |
