Directions: Two Statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 windows are houses.
Some windows are roofs.
Conclusions:
I. Some roofs are houses.
II. Some roofs are windows.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. Some roofs are houses → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
II. Some roofs are windows → True (As some windows are roofs, so, some roofs are windows is also true.)