Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions 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 conclusion logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
No plant is a tree.
All ornaments are plants.
Conclusion:
I. No ornaments is a tree.
II. Some plants are ornaments.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Both conclusions follow.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. No ornaments is a tree → True (As all ornaments are plants, and no plant is a tree, so, no ornament is a tree).
II. Some plants are ornaments → True (As all ornaments are plants, so, some plants are ornaments).
Hence, Both conclusions follow.