Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All the medicines are capsules.
Some capsules are bangles.
Some bangles are toothpaste.
Conclusions:
I. Some bangles are medicines.
II. Some toothpaste are capsules.
III. Some medicines are bangles.
IV. Some medicines are toothpaste.
Option 1: Only conclusions III and IV follow
Option 2: None of the conclusions follow
Option 3: Only conclusions II and III follow
Option 4: Only conclusions I and II follow
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Correct Answer: None of the conclusions follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions –
Conclusion (I):
Some bangles are medicines
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From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between bangles and medicines. So, no definite relation can be drawn. Therefore, this conclusion does not follow.
Conclusion (II):
Some toothpaste are capsules
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From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between toothpaste and capsules. So, no definite relation can be drawn. Therefore, this conclusion does not follow.
Conclusion (III):
Some medicines are bangles
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From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between bangles and medicines. So, no definite relation can be drawn. Therefore, this conclusion does not follow.
Conclusion (IV):
Some medicines are toothpaste – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between toothpaste and medicines. So, no definite relation can be drawn. Therefore, this conclusion does not follow.
So, none of the conclusions follow. Hence, the second option is correct.
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