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:
I. Some bamboos are sticks.
II. All canes are sticks.
III. All canes are twigs.
Conclusions:
I. Some bamboos are twigs.
II. Some twigs are sticks.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
Conclusions:
I. Some bamboos are twigs → False (Some bamboos are sticks and all twigs are sticks implies that some bamboo can be twigs. This is possible but not definite).
II. Some twigs are sticks → True (All twigs are sticks implies that some twigs are definitely sticks).