Direction: In this question three statements are given, followed by four conclusions. The statements have to be taken to be true, even if they are at variance from commonly known facts. And then…
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In this question three statements are given, followed by four conclusions. The statements have to be taken to be true, even if they are at variance from commonly known facts. And then decide which of the conclusion(s) logically follows and choose the best answer.
In this question three statements are given, followed by four conclusions. The statements have to be taken to be true, even if they are at variance from commonly known facts. And then decide which of the conclusion(s) logically follows and choose the best answer.
Statements: (i) All postcards are envelopes
(ii) Some postcards are inland covers
(iii) No inland cover is stamp
Conclusions: 1. Some post cards are stamps
2. Some stamps are envelopes
3. Some post cards are envelopes
4. Some money-orders are inland covers
(ii) Some postcards are inland covers
(iii) No inland cover is stamp
Conclusions: 1. Some post cards are stamps
2. Some stamps are envelopes
3. Some post cards are envelopes
4. Some money-orders are inland covers
- Only 1 and 2 follow
- Only 3 follows
- Only 3 and 4 follow
- All conclusions follow
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Only 3 follows
All postcards are envelopes, so some postcards are envelopes (3 follows). Nothing links stamps to postcards or envelopes (1, 2 fail), and money-orders are not mentioned (4 fails). Only 3 follows.
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