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:
I. Some festivals are fireworks.
II. No cracker is a firework.
III. No bomb is a festival.
Conclusions:
I. No bomb is a cracker.
II. Some bombs are crackers.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Either conclusion I or II follows.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. No bomb is a cracker → False (It is possible but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
II. Some bombs are crackers → False (It is possible but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
But, conclusions I and II are complementary to each other, so, either of them follows.