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    Question

    Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, |I & Ill. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.  

    Statements:

    All kittens are rhinos

    Some rhinos are black

    All black are monkeys

    Conclusions:

    I. Some rhinos are kittens

    Il. Some black are rhinos

    IlI. Some monkeys are black

    A All conclusions follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both conclusions I and III follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both conclusions I and II follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both conclusions II and III follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The possible Venn diagram is: Some rhinos are kittens → Follows (All kittens are rhinos, which means some rhinos are kittens is definitely true). Some black are rhinos → Follows (Some rhinos are black, which means some black are rhinos is definitely true). Some monkeys are black → Follows (All black are monkeys, which means some monkeys are black is definitely true). Thus, all conclusions follow. Hence, the correct answer is (A).

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