3 Views

Question : Directions: 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 follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All papers are chair.
Some chairs are ground.
All cats are ground.
Conclusions:
I. Some cats are chairs.
II. Some chairs are not paper.

Option 1: Only conclusion II follows

Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow

Option 3: Only conclusion I follows

Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows


Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows


Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statement is as follows –

Let's analyse the conclusions –
Conclusion I: Some cats are chairs – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between cats and chairs. So, no definite relation can be drawn. Thus, this conclusion does not follow.
Conclusion II: Some chairs are not paper – It is a possibility that the circle representing chairs is not completely overlapped by the circle representing papers. But this is not definite. Thus, this conclusion does not follow.

So, neither conclusion I nor II follows. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

Know More About

Related Questions

TOEFL ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Accepted by more than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries worldwide
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books