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 flowers are buds.
Some flowers are trees.
Conclusions:
I. Some trees are buds.
II. No tree is a bud.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
The least possible venn diagram is:
Conclusions:
I. Some trees are buds. → Does not follow (There is no direct relationship given between trees and buds.)
II. No tree is a bud. → Does not follow (There is no direct relationship given between trees and buds.)