In this question, three 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 follows/follow from the statements.
Statements:
All pens are books.
All books are novels.
All novels are good.
Conclusions:
I. Some novels are pens.
II. All books are good.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Both conclusions I and II follow.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. Some novels are pens → True (As all pens are books, and all books are novels, so, some novels are pens is also true.)
II. All books are goods → True (As all books are novels, and all novels are good, so, all books are goods is also true.)
Hence, Both conclusions I and II follow.