Three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 figs are twigs.
Some twigs are trees.
Some ants are trees
Conclusions:
I. Some ants are twigs.
II. Some trees are figs.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
The least possible venn diagram is:
Conclusions:
I. Some ants are twigs. → Does not follow (It is possible but not definite.)
II. Some trees are figs. → Does not follow (It is possible but not definite.)