Two statements are given , followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logiacally follow (s)from the statements .
Statements:
All bats are sticks.
No stick is a ball.
Conclusion:
I. No bat is a ball.
II. No ball is bat.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Both conclusions I and II follow.
The possible Venn diagram for the given statements is:
Conclusion:
I. No bat is a ball → Follows (As all bats are sticks and no stick is ball, no bat is ball).
II. No ball is bat → Follows (As no bat is ball, the inverse is also true, So, no ball is bat).