In this question, three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements.
Statements:
No rose is an orchid.
All roses are lilies.
All lilies are lotuses.
Conclusions:
I. Some lilies are orchids.
II. Some lotuses are orchids.
III. All lilies are orchids.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Neither conclusions I, II nor III follow.
The least possible venn diagram is:
Conclusions:
I. Some lilies are orchids. - Does not follow (because there is no direct relation between lilies and orchids so it can be possible but not definite)
II. Some lotuses are orchids. - Does not follow (because there is no direct relation between lotuses and orchids so it can be possible but not definite)
III. All lilies are orchids. - Does not follow (because there is no direct relation between lilies and orchids so it can be possible but not definite)