Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. 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:
All dahlias are lilies.
All sunflowers are lilies.
Some dahlias are hibiscus.
Conclusions:
I. Some sunflowers are not dahlias.
II. Some hibiscuses are not lilies.
III. Some lilies are hibiscus.
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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 is:
Conclusions:
I. Some sunflowers are not dahlias. → Does not follow (As there is no direct relation between sunflower and dahlias)
II. Some hibiscuses are not lilies. → Does not follow (It is possible but not definite)
III. Some lilies are hibiscus. → Follows (As all dahlias are lilies and some dahlias are hibiscus. So, definitely some lilies are hibiscus)