Two statements are given followed by conclusions. 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 elephants are chairs.
All elephants are doors.
Conclusions:
1. At least some chairs are doors.
2. All doors are elephants.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion 1 follows.
The least possible Venn diagram is shown below:
Conclusions:
1. At least some chairs are doors: Follows (The part of the chairs that is an elephant is definitely a door)
2. All doors are elephants: Does not follow (It is possible but not definite)