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:
1. All boats are cats.
2. All cats are bats.
3. All bats are rabbits.
Conclusions:
I. All cats are rabbits.
II. All bats are boats.
III. All boats are rabbits.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only conclusions I and III follow.
Conclusions:
I. All cats are rabbits. - Follows (because All cats are bats and All bats are rabbits. So, All cats are rabbits too)
II. All bats are boats. - Does not follow (It is possible but not definite)
III. All boats are rabbits. - Follows (because All boats are cats, All cats are bats and All bats are rabbits. So, All cats are rabbits too)