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Question : Directions: In the following question, two statements are given. You have to consider the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts.
Statements:
I. Plants grow from seeds.
II. Seeds are produced by flowers.
Conclusions:
I. Flowers are produced by plants.
II. Plants grow from flowers.
III. Flowers and seeds are produced by plants.
IV. Seeds are produced by plants.

Option 1: I

Option 2: II

Option 3: III

Option 4: IV


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: II


Solution : Let's analyse the conclusions –
Conclusion I: Flowers are produced by plants – According to the given statements, plants grow from seeds, and seeds are produced by flowers. But, it is not given that flowers are produced by plants. Thus, this conclusion does not follow.
Conclusion II: Plants grow from flowers – According to the given statements, plants grow from seeds, and seeds are produced by flowers. So, from this, it can be inferred that plants grow from flowers. Thus, this conclusion follows.
Conclusion III: Flowers and seeds are produced by plants – According to the given statements, seeds are produced by flowers. But, it is not given that flowers and seeds are produced by plants. Thus, this conclusion does not follow.
Conclusion IV: Seeds are produced by plants – According to the given statements, seeds are produced by flowers but, flowers are produced by plants is not given. Thus, this conclusion does not follow.

So, only the conclusion II follows. Hence, the second option is correct.

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