Three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 markers are frogs.
All frogs are combs.
No comb is a stove.
Conclusions:
I. All markers being stove is a possibility.
II. Some combs are markers.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion II follows
The least possible Venn diagram is shown below:
DIAGRAM
Conclusions:
I. All markers being stove is a possibility: False (The part of the frog which is market, can never be stove)
II. Some combs are markers: True (The part of the comb that is the frog is also a marker)