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:
Some laces are shoes.
Some laces are socks.
Conclusions:
I. All socks are shoes.
II. Some socks are laces.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. All socks are shoes → False (It is possible but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
II. Some socks are laces → True (As some laces are socks, so, some socks are laces is also true.)
Hence, Only conclusion II follows.