Question 27

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 woods are roots.
All fruits are roots.
No woods are a fruit.

Conclusion:
(I) Some roots are fruits.
(II) All roots are woods.

Solution

The basic diagram for the given statements is

(I) Some roots are fruits

From the basic diagram, some roots are fruits. Hence conclusion I follows.

(II) All roots are woods

From the basic diagram, all roots are not woods. Hence conclusion II do not follow.

$$\therefore\ $$Only conclusion I follows the given statements

Hence, the correct answer is Option C


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