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.
A.Only conclusion II follows.
B.Only conclusions I and II follow.
C.Only conclusions I and III follow.
D.Only conclusion I follows.✓ Correct
Explanation
Some honeys are breads, and all breads are jams, so some honeys are jams — meaning some jams are honeys (Conclusion I follows). Conclusion II (All honeys are butters) cannot be derived since only some butters are honeys. Conclusion III requires some butters to be jams, which isn't certain. Only Conclusion I follows.
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