Two 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) form the statements.
Statements:
Some students are players.
Some players are athletes.
Conclusions:
I. Some students are athletes.
II. Some players are students
III. No students is an athlete.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1, i.e. Only conclusion II and either conclusion I or III follows.
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The least possible venn diagram is:
Conclusions: I. Some students are athletes → False (This is possible but not definite, as no direct relationship between the two is given). II. Some players are students → True (As, Some students are players is already given). III. No students is an athlete → False (This is possible but not definite, as no direct relationship between the two is given). Hence, Only conclusion II and either conclusion I or III follows. |
