Three statements are followed by conclusions numbered I, II. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statement.
Statements:
Some roses are flowers.
All buds are roses.
All lilies are flowers.
Conclusion (I): Some buds are lilies.
Conclusion (II): All flowers are buds.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Conclusion (I): Some buds are lilies. - Does not follow (because there is no relation between buds and lilies. So, it can be possible but not definite)
Conclusion (II): All flowers are buds. - Does not follow (because there is no relation between buds and flowers. So, it can be possible but not definite)