The statements below are followed by two conclusion labeled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true. even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.
Statements:
Some shirts are socks.
No sock is red.
Conclusion:
I. Some socks are shirts.
II. No shirt is red.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only conclusion I follow.
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Conclusions:
I. Some socks are shirts: True (As it is given that some shirts are socks, so some socks are shirts is definitely true).
II. No shirt is red: False (This is possible but not definite).
Hence, the correct answer is Only conclusion I follows.