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:
Each tissue is a bone.
All ligaments are bones.
All bones are muscles.
Conclusions:
I. Some muscles are ligaments.
II. All tissues are muscles.
III. No bone is a ligament.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusions I and II follow.
The least possible venn diagram is:
Conclusions:
I. Some muscles are ligaments. → Follows (As all ligaments are bones and all bones are muscles. So, some muscles are ligaments.)
II. All tissues are muscles. → Follows (As each tissue is a bone and all bones are muscles.)
III. No bone is a ligament. → Does not follow (As all ligament are Bone. So, no bone is a ligament is false)