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 herbs are trees.
Some trees are plants.
Conclusions:
(I) Some herbs are plants.
(II) At least some trees are herbs.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
The least possible venn diagram is:
Conclusions:
(I) Some herbs are plants. → Does not follow (It is possible, but not definite)
(II) At least some trees are herbs. → Follows (As some herbs are trees. So, at least some trees are herbs.)