Two 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 plants are flowers.
Some plants are leaves.
Conclusions:
I. Some flowers are leaves.
II. Some flowers are plants.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Both the conclusions I and II follow.
The least possible venn diagram is:
Conclusions:
I. Some flowers are leaves. → Follows (As all plants are flowers and some plants are leaves. So, some flowers are also leaves)
II. Some flowers are plants.→ Follows (As all plants are flowers. So, some flowers are definitely plants)