The statements below are followed by two conclusions labelled 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:
1. Some flowers are white.
2. Some white objects are round.
Conclusions:
I. Some flowers are round.
II. Every round object is either white or a flower.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
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The least possible Venn diagram is shown below:
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Conclusions: I. Some flowers are round: False (It is possible but not definite) II. Every round object is either white or a flower: False (It is possible but not definite) |
