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: Some roses are tulips. Some tulips are lilies. Conclusions: I. Some lilies are tulips. II. All lilies are tulips. III. Some roses are lilies. 
    A None of the conclusions follows. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only conclusion I follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only conclusion III follows. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only conclusion II follows. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Some tulips are lilies (I) → Conversion → Some lilies are tulips (I). Hence conclusion I follows but conclusion II does not follow. Some roses are tulips (I) + Some tulips are lilies (I) → No conclusion. Hence conclusion III does not follow.

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