Three statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statements.
Statements:
All biscuits are candies.
All candies are chocolates.
All chocolates are snacks.
Conclusions:
(I) All chocolates are biscuits.
(II) Some snacks are candies.
(III) All snacks are chocolates.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
Conclusions:
(I) All chocolates are biscuits. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)
(II) Some snacks are candies. - Follows (because All candies are chocolates and All chocolates are snacks. So, Some snacks are candies too)
(III) All snacks are chocolates. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)