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    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: All cups are plate. All plate are saucers. Some spoons are saucers. Conclusions: I. Some saucers are cups. II. Some spoons are plate. III. All plate are cups.
    A Only conclusion I follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only conclusion III follows. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only conclusion I and conclusion II follow. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only the conclusion I and III follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All cups are plate (A) + All plate are saucers (A) → All cups are saucers (A) → Conversion → Some saucers are cups. (I). Hence conclusion I follows.
    Some spoons are saucers (I) + [All plate are saucers (A) → Conversion] → Some saucers are plate (I) → No conclusion. Hence conclusion II does not follow.
    All cups are plate (A) → Conversion → Some plate are cups. (I). Hence conclusion III does not follow.

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