Question

    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: Some Tesla are Tata. All Tata are Bata. All Bata are Mahindra. Conclusion: I. Some Tesla are Bata. II. All Tata are Mahindra. III. Some Bata are Tata.
    A Only conclusions I and II follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only conclusion II follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C All of the conclusions follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only conclusion III follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Some Tesla are Tata (I) + All Tata are Bata (A) → Some Tesla are Bata (I). Hence conclusion I follows. All Tata are Bata (A) + All Bata are Mahindra (A) → All Tata are Mahindra (A). Hence conclusion II follows. All Tata are Bata (A) → Conversion → Some Bata are Tata (I). Hence conclusion III follows.

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