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. No cup is a book.
2. Apple is a cup.
Conclusions:
I. Apple is not a book.
II. Apple may or may not be a book.
The basic diagram for the given statements is
I. Apple is not a book
From the basic diagram, apple is not book. Hence conclusion I follows.
II. Apple may or may not be a book
From the basic diagram, apple is not book definitely. Hence conclusion II do not follow.
$$\therefore\ $$Only conclusion I follows the given statements.
Hence, the correct answer is Option D
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