Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
No Lilly is a Rose.
All Roses are Jasmines.
Conclusions:
I. No Lilly is a Jasmine.
II. No Jasmine is a Lilly.
III. Some Jasmines are Roses.
IV. All Jasmines are Roses.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusion III follows.
Conclusions:
I. No Lilly is a Jasmine → Does not follow (It is possible but not definite.)
II. No Jasmine is a Lilly → Does not follow (It is possible but not definite.)
III. Some Jasmines are Roses → Follows (As all roses are jasmines, so some jasmines are definitely roses.)
IV. All Jasmines are Roses → Does not follow (It is possible but not definite.)