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:
All plants are vegetables.
Some plants are poisonous.
Conclusions:
I. All vegetables are poisonous.
II. Some vegetables are plants.
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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 vegetables are poisonous → False (It is possible but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)
II. Some vegetables are plants → True (As all plants are vegetables, so, some vegetables are plants is also true.)