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:
All fruits are flowers.
Some fruits are kiwis.
Conclusions:
I. Some flowers are kiwis.
II. All kiwis are fruits.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only conclusion I follows.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. Some flowers are kiwis → True (As all fruits are flowers, and some fruits are kiwis, so some flowers are kiwis is also true.)
II. All kiwis are fruits→ False (It is possible but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
Hence, Only conclusion I follows.