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:
Some seeds are fruits.
Some fruits are jams.
All jams are desserts.
Conclusions:
I. Some jams are seeds.
II. Some desserts are jams.
III. Some fruits are desserts.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only conclusions II and III follow.
The least possible Venn diagram:
Conclusions:
I. Some jams are seeds → Does not follow (As some seeds are fruits and some fruits are jams. So, it is possible but not definitely true)
II. Some desserts are jams → Follow (As all jams are desserts. So, as whole jams comes in desserts therefore it is definitely true)
III. Some fruits are desserts → Follow (As some fruits are jams and all jams are desserts).
Hence, the correct answer is only conclusions II and III follow.