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 fields are farm-houses.
Some fields are gardens.
Conclusions:
I. Some farm-houses are fields.
II. Some gardens are fields.
III. Some farm-houses are gardens.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. All the conclusions I, II and III follow
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Following venn diagram can be drawn with the help of given statements:
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Conclusions: I. Some farm-houses are fields → True (As, All fields are farm houses, so some farm houses are fields is definitely true). II. Some gardens are fields → True (Some fields are gardens is given). III. Some farm-houses are gardens → True (All fields are farm houses and some fields are gardens, so the part of fields which is farm houses are also gardens). Hence, All the conclusions I, II and III follows. |
