Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. 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:

Some butters are honeys.

Some honeys are breads.

All breads are jams.

Conclusions:

I. Some jams are honeys.

II. All honeys are butters.

III. Some jams are butters.

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SSC CHSL 2021 (Held On : 24 May 2022 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The least possible Venn diagram is as follows:

F1 Savita SSC 24-8-22 D41

Conclusions:

I. Some jams are honeys → True (Since all breads are jams and some honeys are breads)

II. All honeys are butters → False (It is possible but not definite)

III. Some jams are butters → False (It is possible but not definite)

Hence, only conclusion 1 follows.