Three statements are given, followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III, and IV. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Some trees are leaves.
Some leaves are flowers,
Some flowers are branches.
Conclusions:
I. Some trees are flowers.
II. Some leaves are branches.
III. Some branches are flowers.
IV. Some branches are leaves.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusion III follows.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. Some trees are flowers → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
II. Some leaves are branches → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
III. Some branches are flowers → True (As some flowers are branches, so, some branches are flowers is also true.)
IV. Some branches are leaves → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)