In this question, three statements are given followed by four conclusions. Choose the Conclusion(s) which best fit(s) logically. Statements : 1) All gold are platinum. 2) Some platinum are silver. 3) All silver are diamonds. Conclusions : I. Some diamonds are platinum. II. Some diamonds are gold. III. Some silver are gold. IV. Some platinum are diamonds.

In this question, three statements are given followed by four conclusions. Choose the Conclusion(s) which best fit(s) logically. Statements : 1) All gold are platinum. 2) Some platinum are silver. 3) All silver are diamonds. Conclusions : I. Some diamonds are platinum. II. Some diamonds are gold. III. Some silver are gold. IV. Some platinum are diamonds. Correct Answer Only conclusions I and IV follow

Drawing the Venn diagram,

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Conclusion 1 : Some diamonds are platinum → True (This is definitely true)

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Conclusion 2 : Some diamonds are gold → False (This is possible but not definite)

Conclusion 3 : Some silver are gold → False (This is possible but not definite)

Conclusion 4 : Some platinum are diamonds → True (This is definitely true)

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Hence, “only conclusion 1 and conclusion 4” follow.

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