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 pages are words.
All pages are books.
All words are registers.
Conclusions:
I. Some books are registers.
II. Some books are words.
III. All pages are registers.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusions I and II follow.
Conclusions:
I. Some books are registers. - Follows (because Some pages are words, All pages are books and All words are registers. So, Some books are registers too)
II. Some books are words. - Follows (because Some pages are words, and All pages are books. So, Some books are registers too)
III. All pages are registers. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)