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. Only conclusion II follows.
Statements:
All paintings are calligraphies.
All sketching are calligraphies.
Conclusions:
I. At least some calligraphies are paintings.
II. No sketching is a painting.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Only conclusion I follows.
The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:
Conclusions:
I. At least some calligraphies are paintings → True (As all paintings are calligraphies, and all sketching are calligraphies, so, at least some calligraphies are paintings is also true.)
II. No sketching is a painting → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
Hence, Only conclusion I follows.