Q: "Three hikers are smiling in front of a sign in the wilderness." Does this mean that "The hikers are tourists from India."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "Three men are standing around a barrel." Does this mean that "The men are near the barrel"?
A: yes

Q: "There children are outside playing, with two boys smiling and running." Does this mean that "The children are outdoors."?
A: yes

Q: "A smiling child is climbing on a playground." Does this mean that "A smiling child is playing."?
A:
yes