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 vegetables are fruits.
Some fruits are flowers.
All flowers are garlands.
Conclusions:
I. Some garlands are fruits.
II. Some vegetables are flowers.
III. Some vegetables are garlands.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only conclusion I follows.
The least possible venn diagram is:
Conclusions:
I. Some garlands are fruits. - Follows (because Some fruits are flowers and All flowers are garlands. So, Some garlands are fruits too)
II. Some vegetables are flowers. - Does not follow (because there is no direct relation between them)
III. Some vegetables are garlands. - Does not follow (because there is no direct relation between them)