Statements: Some sweets are salt. All salt are bitter. Conclusions: I. Some bitter are salt. II. Some bitter are sweets. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statements: Some sweets are salt. All salt are bitter. Conclusions: I. Some bitter are salt. II. Some bitter are sweets.
A. Only II follows
B. Neither follows
C. Both follow
D. Only I follows
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
All salt are bitter ⇒ Some bitter are salt. Some sweets are salt and all salt are bitter ⇒ Some sweets are bitter ⇒ Some bitter are sweets. Both.

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