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:
Some Spoons are Forks.
Some Tongs are Ladles.
All Ladles are Spoons.
Conclusions:
(I) Some Tongs are Spoons.
(II) Some Forks are Ladles.
(III) All Ladles are Fork.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only Conclusion I follows.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
(I) Some Tongs are Spoons → True (As some tongs are ladles, all ladles are spoons, so, some tongs are spoons is also true.)
(II) Some Forks are Ladles → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
(III) All Ladles are Fork → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
Hence, Only Conclusion I follows.