Question

    Read the given statements and conclusions carefully.

    Assuming that the information given in me statements is true. Even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the statements. Statements: All years are days. Some years are dates. Conclusions: I. Some days are years. II. Some dates are years. III. Some dates are days.
    A Only conclusions I and III follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only conclusions I and II follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only conclusions II and III follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All conclusions I, II and III follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All years are days (A) → Conversion → Some days are years (I). Hence conclusion I follows. Some years are dates (I) → Conversion → Some dates are years (I). Hence conclusion II follows. Some dates are years (I) + All years are days (A) → Some dates are days (I). Hence conclusion III follows.

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