Question : Directions: In this question, three 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 follows/follow from the statements.
Statements:
I. Some rings are fingers.
II. Some fingers are toes.
III. No toe is an earring.
Conclusions:
1. No earring is a ring.
II. Some toes are rings.
Option 1: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Only conclusion I follows
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II follow
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Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution : According to the given statements, the following diagram can be drawn:
Conclusion I:
No earring is a ring – From, the above diagram, it can be seen that there is no direct relation between earring and ring. Therefore, this conclusion is false.
Conclusion II:
Some toes are rings – From, the above diagram, it can be seen that there is no direct relation between toes and rings. Therefore, this conclusion is false.
Therefore, neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows according to the given statements. Hence, the first option is correct.
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