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:
No mug is a bucket.
All mugs are cups.
Some cups are spoons.
Conclusions:
I. Some spoons are buckets.
II. Some mugs are spoons.
III. Some cups are not buckets.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only conclusion III follows.
Conclusions:
I. Some spoons are buckets. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)
II. Some mugs are spoons. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)
III. Some cups are not buckets. - Follows (because No mug is a bucket and All mugs are cups. So, Some cups are not buckets too)