Question

    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: All pots are flowers. All flowers are roots. Conclusions: I. All flowers are pots. II. Some roots are flowers. III. No flower is a pot.
    A Only conclusion II follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only conclusions I and II follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only conclusion III follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only conclusions I and III follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All pots are flowers (A) → Conversion → Some flowers are pots (I). Hence neither conclusion I nor III follow.
    All flowers are roots (A) → Conversion → Some roots are flowers (I). Hence conclusion II follows.

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