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 figs are orange.
All oranges are grapes.
All mangoes are oranges.
Conclusions:
(I) Some figs are grapes.
(II) All mangoes are grapes.
(III) Some mangoes are figs.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Both Conclusions I and II follow.
Conclusions:
(I) Some figs are grapes. - Follows (because Some figs are orange and All oranges are grapes . So, Some figs are grapes too)
(II) All mangoes are grapes. - Follows (because All oranges are grapes and All mangoes are oranges. So, All mangoes are grapes too)
(III) Some mangoes are figs. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)