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:
I. Some papers are buttons.
II. All papers are flowers.
III. All buttons are stamps.
Conclusions:
(I) Some flowers are stamps.
(II) Some buttons are flowers.
Option 1: Only conclusion (I) follows
Option 2: Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Option 3: Only conclusion (II) follows
Option 4: Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
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Correct Answer: Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions –
Conclusion (I):
Some flowers are stamps – From the above Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing flowers intersect the circle representing stamps and have some common area between them. Therefore, this conclusion follows.
Conclusion (II):
Some buttons are flowers – From the above Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing flowers intersect the circle representing buttons and have some common area between them. Therefore, this conclusion follows.
Therefore, both conclusions (I) and (II) follow. Hence, the second option is correct.
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