Three statements are given, followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III, and IV.
Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with
commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the
statements.
Statements:
Some parrots are pigs.
Some pigs are poles.
All poles are pets.
Conclusions:
I. Some poles are pigs.
II. Some pets are parrots.
III. All the parrots are pets.
IV. Some pets are pigs.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2, i.e., Only conclusions I and IV follow.
Conclusions:
I. Some poles are pigs → Follows (If some pigs are poles, then definitely some poles are pigs.)
II. Some pets are parrots → Does not follow (Not given any direct relation between them.)
III. All the parrots are pets → Does not follow (Not given any direct relation between them.)
IV. Some pets are pigs → Follows (Some pigs are pols, which are all pets, then definitely some pets are pigs.)