Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow[s] from the statements.
Statements:
Some stars are buttons.
No buttons are clips.
All buttons are ribbons.
Conclusions:
I. Some stars are ribbons.
II. Some ribbons are buttons.
Option 1: Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Option 2: Only conclusion (I) follows
Option 3: Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Option 4: Only conclusion (II) follows
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Correct Answer: Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions –
Conclusion I:
Some stars are ribbons – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the two circles representing stars and ribbons overlap and have a part of their area in common. So, it can be concluded that some stars are ribbons.
Conclusion II:
Some ribbons are buttons – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing ribbons lie inside the circle representing buttons. So, it can be concluded that some ribbons are buttons.
So, both conclusions I and II follow. Hence, the first option is correct.
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