Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 cups are saucers.
No saucer is a plate.
Conclusions:
I. Some cups are plates.
II. No cup is a plate.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
Conclusions:
I. Some cups are plates. - Does not follow (because All cups are saucers and No saucer is a plate. So, Some cup cups are plates is definitely false)
II. No cup is a plate. - Follows (because All cups are saucers and No saucer is a plate. So, No cup is a plate too)