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.
Statement:
All Bananas are Grapes.
All Papayas are Pineapples.
Some Pineapples are bananas.
Conclusions:
(I) Some Papayas are Grapes.
(II) Some Grapes are Pineapples.
(III) Some Bananas are Papayas.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2, i.e., Only Conclusion II follows.
Conclusions:
(I) Some Papayas are Grapes → Does not follow (There is no direct relation given between both.)
(II) Some Grapes are Pineapples → Follows (All bananas are grapes, which are some pineapples, so definitely some grapes are pineapples.)
(III) Some Bananas are Papayas → Does not follow (There is no direct relation given between both)