Read the assumptions and select the best conclusion(s) that definitely follow(s) from the assumptions.
Assumptions:
I. Ajay is the father of Shreyas, Suraj is the brother of Shreyas.
II. Seema is the mother of Shreyas.
Conclusions:
1. Seema is the wife of Ajay.
2. Seema is the mother of Suraj.
- ABoth the Conclusions follow
- BOnly Conclusion 2 follows
- CNeither Conclusion 1 nor 2 follows
- DOnly Conclusion 1 follows
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's analyze the family relationships step by step:
3. From Assumptions I and II, Ajay is the father of Shreyas and Seema is the mother of Shreyas. Since Ajay and Seema are the parents of the same person (Shreyas), Seema must be the wife of Ajay. Thus, Conclusion 1 definitely follows.
4. From Assumption I, Suraj is the brother of Shreyas. Since Seema is the mother of Shreyas, she must also be the mother of his brother, Suraj. Thus, Conclusion 2 definitely follows.
Therefore, both Conclusion 1 and Conclusion 2 follow.
3. From Assumptions I and II, Ajay is the father of Shreyas and Seema is the mother of Shreyas. Since Ajay and Seema are the parents of the same person (Shreyas), Seema must be the wife of Ajay. Thus, Conclusion 1 definitely follows.
4. From Assumption I, Suraj is the brother of Shreyas. Since Seema is the mother of Shreyas, she must also be the mother of his brother, Suraj. Thus, Conclusion 2 definitely follows.
Therefore, both Conclusion 1 and Conclusion 2 follow.