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:
Some grasses are trees.
Some trees are branches.
Some branches are dogs.
Conclusions:
I. Some grasses are branches.
II. Some trees are dogs.
III. Some grasses are dogs.
IV. Some branches are grasses.
Option 1: None of the conclusions follow
Option 2: Only conclusions II and III follow
Option 3: Only conclusions III and IV 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 grasses are branches – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between grasses and branches. So, this conclusion does not follow.
Conclusion (II):
Some trees are dogs – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between trees and dogs. So, this conclusion does not follow.
Conclusion (III):
Some grasses are dogs – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between grasses and dogs. So, this conclusion does not follow.
Conclusion (IV):
Some branches are grasses – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between branches and grasses. So, this conclusion does not follow.
So, none of the conclusions follows. Hence, the first option is correct.
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