Three Statements are given followed by Three conclusions numbered I, II and III. 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:
All curtains are doormats.
Some doormats are pillows.
Some pillows are bedsheets.
Conclusions:
I. Some bedsheets are doormats.
II. Some bedsheets are curtains.
III. Some pillows are doormats.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion III follows.
Least Possible Venn Diagram is shown below :
Conclusions:
I. Some bedsheets are doormats.→ False (As there is no relation between bedsheets and doormats, it can be possible but not definitely true)
II. Some bedsheets are curtains.→ False ( As there is no relation between bedsheets and curtains, it can be possible but no definitely true.)
III. Some pillows are doormats.→ True ( As some doormats are pillows so some pillows are also doormats)