Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and Il. 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: All trees are plants. Some plants are climbers. Conclusions: I. Some plants are trees. Il. Some trees are climbers.

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and Il. 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: All trees are plants. Some plants are climbers. Conclusions: I. Some plants are trees. Il. Some trees are climbers. Correct Answer Only conclusion I follows.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows:

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Conclusions:

I. Some plants are trees → True (As All trees are plants, so some plants are trees is true)

Il. Some trees are climbers → False (No direct relation is given between them, hence, false)

Thus, Only conclusion I follows.

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