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:
All fruits are wines.
Some wines are juices.
All juices are alcohols.
Conclusions:
I. Some alcohols are juices.
II. Some wines are alcohols.
III. Some wines are fruits.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. All conclusions follow.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. Some alcohols are juices. → True (As some juices are alcohols is given so some alcohols are juices is definitely true).
II. Some wines are alcohols.→ True (As some alcohols are wines is given so some wines are alcohols is definitely true).
III. Some wines are fruits.→ True (As some fruits are wines is given so some wines are fruits is definitely true).