Read the given statements 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 statements.
Statements:
1. All woods are roots.
2. All fruits are roots.
3. No woods is fruit.
Conclusion:
(I) Some roots are fruits.
(II) All roots are woods.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e Only conclusion I follow.
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The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
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Conclusions: I. Some roots are fruits: True (As All fruit are roots, so some roots are fruits is true). II. All roots are woods: False (This is possible but not definite). Hence, Only conclusion I follow. |
