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) from the statements.
Statements:
All equipments are screw-drivers.
All machines are equipments.
Conclusions:
I. Some screw-drivers are equipments.
II. Some screw-drivers are machines.
III. All equipments are machines.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusions I and II follow
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Following venn diagram can be drawn with the help of given statements:
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Conclusions: I. Some screw-drivers are equipment: True (As all equipments are part of screw - drivers, so some screw drivers are euipment is true). II. Some screw-drivers are machines: True (As, all machines are part of screw drivers, so some screw drivers are definitely machines). III. All equipment are machines: False (This is possible but not definite). Hence, Only conclusions I and II follows. |
