Each question consists of one conclusion followed by five statements. Consider the given conclusion to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read the conclusions and then decide which of the following statement is true for that conclusion. Conclusions: All pillows can be cushions. All soft toys being cushions is a possibility. Statements:

Each question consists of one conclusion followed by five statements. Consider the given conclusion to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read the conclusions and then decide which of the following statement is true for that conclusion. Conclusions: All pillows can be cushions. All soft toys being cushions is a possibility. Statements: Correct Answer All pillows are soft toys. No soft toy is sponge. All sponges are cushions.

1) The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows

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All pillows can be cushions ⇒ False

All soft toys being cushions is a possibility ⇒ False

2) The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows

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All pillows can be cushions ⇒ True

All soft toys being cushions is a possibility ⇒ True

3) The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows

[ alt="IBPS CLERK FT 6 36" src="//storage.googleapis.com/tb-img/production/18/04/IBPS%20CLERK%20FT_6_36.PNG">

All pillows can be cushions ⇒ False

All soft toys being cushions is a possibility ⇒ False

4) The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows

[ alt="IBPS CLERK FT 6 37" src="//storage.googleapis.com/tb-img/production/18/04/IBPS%20CLERK%20FT_6_37.PNG">

All pillows can be cushions ⇒ False

All soft toys being cushions is a possibility ⇒ True

5) The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows

[ alt="IBPS CLERK FT 6 38" src="//storage.googleapis.com/tb-img/production/18/04/IBPS%20CLERK%20FT_6_38.PNG">

All pillows can be cushions ⇒ False

All soft toys being cushions is a possibility ⇒ False

Clearly, from the Venn diagrams, only statements in option 2 can give the given conclusions. 

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