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 beds are pillows.
No pillow is a chair.
Some tables are chairs.
Conclusions:
I. Some tables are pillows.
II. Some beds are tables.
III. No bed is a chair.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3, i.e., Only conclusion III follows.
Conclusions:
I. Some tables are pillows → Does not follow (Not given any direct relation between them.)
II. Some beds are tables → Does not follow (Not given any direct relation between them.)
III. No bed is a chair → Follows (All beds are pillows and no pillows are chairs, so definitely no pillow is a chair.)