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:
1. Some vegetables are potatoes.
2. All potatoes are roots.
3. Some roots are carrots.
Conclusions:
I. Some roots are vegetables.
II. Some carrots are potatoes.

• A. Only conclusion I follows
• B. Only conclusion II follows
• C. Both conclusions I and II follow
• D. Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Hint:

In logical reasoning questions, always ensure that the conclusions directly follow from the statements. Look for connections or possible contradictions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

- From statement 1, we know that some vegetables are potatoes.
- Statement 2 tells us that all potatoes are roots, so it follows that some roots are vegetables. Therefore, conclusion I follows.
- Conclusion II, "Some carrots are potatoes," cannot be confirmed because the given statements don't provide any information linking carrots directly to potatoes. Therefore, conclusion II does not follow.