Question 21

Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. 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 knifes are axes.
All axes are swords .
All saws are swords.
Conclusions:
I. All swords are knifes.
II. Some swords are axes.
III. Some swords are saws.

Solution

The basic diagram for the given statements is

I. All swords are knifes

From the basic diagram, some swords are are knifes. Hence Conclusion I do not follow.

II. Some swords are axes

From the basic diagram, some swords are axes. Hence Conclusion II follows.

III. Some swords are saws

From the basic diagram, some swords are saws. Hence Conclusion III follows.

$$\therefore\ $$Only Conclusion II and III follows the given statements

Hence, the correct answer is Option A


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