Question 41

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:

1. Some fishes are horses.
2. Some horses are kites.
Conclusions:

I. Some horses are fishes.
II. Some kites are fishes.
III. Some kites are horses.

Solution

The basic diagram for the given statements is

I. Some horses are fishes

From the basic diagram, some horses are fishes. Hence conclusion I follows.

II. Some kites are fishes

From the basic diagram, no kite is fish. Hence conclusion II do not follow.

III. Some kites are horses

From the basic diagram, some kites are horses. Hence conclusion III follows.

$$\therefore\ $$Only conclusions I and III follow the given statements

Hence, the correct answer is Option C


Create a FREE account and get:

  • Free SSC Study Material - 18000 Questions
  • 230+ SSC previous papers with solutions PDF
  • 100+ SSC Online Tests for Free

cracku

Boost your Prep!

Download App