Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s).
Statements: Some papers are pens. All the pencils are pens.
Conclusions (I): Some pens are pencils.
Conclusions (II): Some pens are papers.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Conclusions (I): Some pens are pencils. - Follows (because all the pencils are pens given. So, some pens are pencils too)
Conclusions (II): Some pens are papers. - Follows (because some papers are pens given. So, some pens are papers too)