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 tractors are boats.
All cups are boats.
All jars are tractors.
Conclusions:
I. Some tractors are cups.
II. No jar is boat.
III. Some cups are jars.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. None of the conclusions follows
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Following venn diagram can be drawn with the help of given statements:
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Conclusions: I. Some tractors are cups – False (This is possible but not definite, as no direct relationship between the two is given). II. No Jar is a boat – False (This is possible but not definite, as no direct relationship between the two is given). III. Some cups are jars – False (This is possible but not definite, as no direct relationship between the two is given). Hence, None of the conclusions follows. |
