Three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered 1 and 2. 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 Jeans are Pants
No Pant is a Shirt
Some Shirts are T-shirts
Conclusions:
1. Some T-shirts are Shirts
2. Some T-shirts are Jeans
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion 1 follows.
Conclusions:
1. Some T-shirts are Shirts - Follows (because some Shirts are T-shirts given. So, some T-shirts are Shirts too)
2. Some T-shirts are Jeans - Does not follow (It can be possible but not definite)