Two 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:
I. All strawberries are fruits.
II. Some berries are strawberries.
Conclusions:
I. All berries are fruits.
II. Some fruits are strawberries.
III. No berry is a fruit.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
The least possible Venn diagram is shown below:
Conclusions:
I. All berries are fruits: Doesn't follow (It is possible but not definite)
II. Some fruits are strawberries: Follows (As all strawberries are fruits, so some fruits are definitely strawberries)
III. No berry is a fruit: Doesn't follow (As there is a positive relation between the elements, so the negative relation is not possible)