Question

    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. No hat is cap. All shirts are hats. All skirts are shirts. Conclusions. I. No skirt is a cap. II. Some shirts are cap. III. All skirts are hats.
    A Only conclusion I follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only conclusion I and II follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only conclusion II follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only conclusion I and III follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All shirts are hats (A) + No hat is cap (E) → Conversion → No shirt is a cap (E). All skirts are shirts (A) + No shirt is a cap (E) → No skirt is a cap (E). Hence conclusion I follow but conclusion II does not follow. All skirts are shirts (A) + All shirts are hats (A) → All skirts are hats (A). Hence conclusion III follows.

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