Statements: Some fruits are apples. All apples are mangoes. Conclusions: I. Some mangoes are fruits. II. Some fruits are mangoes. Which conclusion(s) follow(s)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Statements: Some fruits are apples. All apples are mangoes. Conclusions: I. Some mangoes are fruits. II. Some fruits are mangoes. Which conclusion(s) follow(s)?
A. Both I and II follow
B. Neither I nor II follows
C. Only I follows
D. Only II follows
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Some fruits are apples + All apples are mangoes gives 'Some fruits are mangoes'. Converse gives 'Some mangoes are fruits'. Thus both follow.
Explanation:
All books are pens ⇒ Some pens are books (conversion). Some pens are pencils does not imply any relation between pencils and books. Hence only II follows.
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