Three Statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II.…
2023
Three Statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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.
Statement I: All fruits are vegetables. Statement II: Some vegetables are green. Statement III: Some green things are ugly.
Conclusion I: Some vegetables are fruits. Conclusion II: Some green things are not ugly.
- A.
Both conclusions I and II follow
- B.
Only conclusion I follows
- C.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
- D.
Only conclusion II follows
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Correct answer: B
From 'All fruits are vegetables', it follows in exam syllogism form that some vegetables are fruits.
The statement 'Some green things are ugly' does not prove that some green things are not ugly.
Therefore, only conclusion I follows.