Read the given statements and conclusions carefully and decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statements: (1) Amit is a scientist. (2) Some scientists are hardworking. Conclusion: I. Amit is a hardworking scientist. II. Amit is not a hardworking scientist.

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully and decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statements: (1) Amit is a scientist. (2) Some scientists are hardworking. Conclusion: I. Amit is a hardworking scientist. II. Amit is not a hardworking scientist. Correct Answer Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.

The least possible Venn diagram is:

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Conclusion:

I. Amit is a hardworking scientist → False (it is possible but definite as Amit is a scientist and he can be hardworking too but it is not definite as shown in the diagram above)

II. Amit is not a hardworking scientist → False (it is possible but definite as Amit is a scientist and he can be hardworking too as shown below)

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Implies, Amit can either be hardworking scientist or not a hardworking scientist.

Hence, either conclusion I or conclusion II follows. 

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