Three statements are given, followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III and IV. 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 pouches are combs.

All combs are reds.

All reds are sticks,

Conclusions:

I. All pouches are sticks.

II. All combs are sticks.

III. Some reds are combs.

IV. Some sticks are pouches

From the statement following Venn diagram can be –

I. All pouches are sticks. (Does not follow)

Pouches and sticks have direct relation of some, it implies that all pouches are sticks does not follow.

II. All combs are sticks. (Follows)

All combs are reds, and All reds are sticks it implies that all combs are sticks follows

III. Some reds are combs. (Follows)

All combs are reds, it implies that some reds are combs follows.

IV. Some sticks are pouches. (Follows)

Some pouches are combs, and All combs are reds and All reds are sticks, it implies that some sticks are pouches follows.

Thus, Option A is the correct answer.