Question 41

Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Some plants are leaves.
All leaves are twigs.
No twig is banana.
Conclusions:
I. Some plants are bananas.
II. Some twigs are leaves.
III. Some bananas are leaves.

Solution

Conclusion: I. Some plants are bananas.

The given conclusion does not follow. Because there is not any direct relationship between them. Only we can say that 'some plants are not banana.'.

Conclusion: II. Some twigs are leaves.

From the given Venn, this conclusion follows.

Conclusion: III. Some bananas are leaves.

From the given Venn diagram, 'No bananas are leaves.' is given. So the given conclusion does not follow.


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