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:
No ball is pen.
All pens are boxes.
Conclusions:
I. Some boxes are pens.
II. Some boxes are balls.
III. No box is ball.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Conclusion I and either II or III follows
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Understanding |
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Following venn diagram can be drawn with the help of given statements: Conclusions: I. Some boxes are pens – (true) as it appears in the figure. II. Some boxes are balls. – (false) it is possible but not a definite case. III. No box is ball – (false) it is possible but not a definite case. But Either conclusion II or III will be true; and also conclusion I is true. |
