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:
1. Some students are boys.
2. All boys are honest.
3. Some honest are toppers.
Conclusions:
I. Some toppers are boys.
II. Some honest are boys.
III. Some honest are students.
IV. Some toppers are students.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only conclusions II and III.
Conclusions:
I. Some toppers are boys. - Does not follow (It is possible but not definite)
II. Some honest are boys. - Follows (because All boys are honest. So, Some honest are boys too)
III. Some honest are students. - Follows (because Some students are boys and All boys are honest. So, Some honest are students too)
IV. Some toppers are students. - Does not follow (It is possible but not definite)