Directions: The statements below are followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.
Statements:
Some scooters are planes.
Some planes are dogs.
Some dogs are plants.
Conclusions:
I. Some plants are scooters.
II. No plane is a scooter.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Neither Conclusion I nor II follows.
The least possible Venn diagram is shown below:
Conclusions:
I. Some plants are scooters: Does not follow (This is possible but not definite, as no direct relationship between the two is given).
II. No plane is a scooter: Does not follow (As, Some scooters are planes is given, so this is definitely false).