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.
Statement:
All Flowers are Leaves.
All Plants are Trees.
Some Trees are Flowers.
Conclusions:
(I) Some Leaves are Trees.
(II) Some Plants are Flowers.
(III) Some Leaves are Flowers.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both Conclusions I and III follow.
The least possible venn diagram is:
Conclusions:
(I) Some Leaves are Trees. → Follows (As some trees are flowers and all flowers are leaves)
(II) Some Plants are Flowers. → Does not follow (It is possible but not definite.)
(III) Some Leaves are Flowers. → Follows (As all flowers are leaves. So, definitely some leaves are flowers.)