Syllogism — Carts, cars, and trains (transitivity): Statements: • All carts are cars. • All cars are trains. Conclusions to test: I. All carts are trains. II. All trains are carts.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This item checks transitivity of set inclusion and the common mistake of reversing subset relations.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • All carts are cars (Cart ⊆ Car).
  • All cars are trains (Car ⊆ Train).


Concept / Approach:
Subset relations compose: if A ⊆ B and B ⊆ C, then A ⊆ C. But the converse (C ⊆ A) does not follow.


Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Chain the inclusions: Cart ⊆ Car and Car ⊆ Train implies Cart ⊆ Train.2) Conclusion I is therefore correct.3) Conclusion II “All trains are carts” would require Train ⊆ Cart, which is not warranted.


Verification / Alternative check:
Create a model: Carts (20) ⊆ Cars (100) ⊆ Trains (1000). Inclusion works one way only.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Only II,” “Both,” and “Neither” contradict the valid transitive inclusion.


Common Pitfalls:
Converse error: assuming if A ⊆ B then B ⊆ A.


Final Answer:
Only conclusion I follows.

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