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:
Some plants are spices.
No spice is a lentil.
Conclusions:
(I) Some lentils are plants.
(II) Some spices are plants.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion (II) follows.
Conclusions:
(I) Some lentils are plants. - Does not follow (It can be possible but not definite)
(II) Some spices are plants. - Follows (because Some plants are spices. So, some spices are plants too)