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 schools are colleges.
All colleges are houses.
All houses are roads.
Conclusions:
I. All schools are roads.
II. All schools are houses.
III. All colleges are roads.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. All conclusions follow.
Conclusions:
I. All schools are roads. - Follows (because All schools are colleges, All colleges are houses and All houses are roads. So, All schools are roads too)
II. All schools are houses. - Follows (because All schools are colleges, and All colleges are houses. So, All schools are houses too)
III. All colleges are roads. - Follows (because All colleges are houses and All houses are roads. So, All colleges are roads too)