Which one is true? I. All players are not tall. II. All basketball players are tall. III. All tall people are players. IV. Some players are tall.

Q: Which one is true? I. All players are not tall. II. All basketball players are tall. III. All tall people are players. IV. Some players are tall.

Statements 1 and 4 are more or less similar. All tall people cannot be players. So, Statement 2 seems to be true.

IV
III.
II.
I.

Correct Answer: II.

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 4 are more or less similar.
All tall people cannot be players.
So, Statement 2 seems to be true.

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