Question 44

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 pans are jugs.
No plates are jugs.
Conclusion:
I: Some pans are plates.
II : Some jugs are pans.
III : No pans are plates.

Solution

Conclusion:Ā I: Some pans are plates.

From the given Venn diagram, 'NoĀ pans isĀ plates.' is given. So the relation of some is not possible among them. Hence the given conclusion does not follow.

Conclusion:Ā II : Some jugs are pans.

'AllĀ pans areĀ jugs.' is given in the statement. So the relation of some will also be true.Ā Hence the given conclusion follows.

Conclusion:Ā III : No pans are plates.

From the given Venn diagram, 'No pans is plates.' is given. Hence the given conclusion follows.

SoĀ only conclusion II and III follow.


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