Question

‘Some leaders are dishonest. Satyapriya is a leader.’ Which of the following inferences definitely follows from these statements ?

• A. Satyapriya is honest
• B. Satyapriya is dishonest
• C. Some leaders are honest
• D. Leaders are generally dishonest
• E. Satyapriya is sometimes dishonest

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Some leaders are honest

Answer 2

The given statements provide two pieces of information: (1) "Some leaders are dishonest" and (2) "Satyapriya is a leader." From these, we know that there exists a subset of leaders who are dishonest, but this does not mean all leaders are dishonest, nor does it specify whether Satyapriya belongs to the dishonest group or not. Hence, we cannot definitively conclude that Satyapriya is either honest or dishonest based solely on the information provided. Likewise, the statement does not provide enough information to claim that leaders are generally dishonest or that Satyapriya is sometimes dishonest. However, the fact that "some leaders are dishonest" indirectly implies that "some leaders are honest."
Therefore, the only inference that definitely follows from the given statements is (3) Some leaders are honest.
The Correct option is(C)