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: All orchids are flowers. Some orchids are beautiful. Conclusions: I. Some flowers are beautiful. II. All beautiful are flowers.

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: All orchids are flowers. Some orchids are beautiful. Conclusions: I. Some flowers are beautiful. II. All beautiful are flowers. Correct Answer Only conclusion I follows

The least possible Venn diagram for given statements is-

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Conclusions:

I. Some flowers are beautiful. → Follows (As can be seen in the Venn diagram, a part of flowers that is orchid is beautiful)

II. All beautiful are flowers. → Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)

Hence, 'option 1' is the correct answer.

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