Three statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered 1 and 2. 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:
No red is black.
All blues are black.
No blue is pink.
Conclusions:
1. No blue is red.
2. No red is pink.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusion 1 follows.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
1. No blue is red → True (As no red is black, and all blues are black, so, no blue is red is also true.)
2. No red is pink → False (It is possible but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)