Question 39

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:
1. Some trees are silver oaks.
2. Some silver oaks are tall objects.

Conclusions:
I. Some tall objects are silver oaks.
II. All tall objects are trees.

Solution

The basic diagram for the given statements is

I. Some tall objects are silver oaks

From the basic diagram, some tall objects are silver oaks. Hence conclusion I follows.

II. All tall objects are trees

From the basic diagram, no tall object is tree. Hence conclusion II do not follow.

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

Hence, the correct answer is Option A


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