Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statement 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: Some spoons are plates. Some plates are bowls. Conclusions: I. Some bowls are spoons. II. Some bowls are plates.

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statement 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: Some spoons are plates. Some plates are bowls. Conclusions: I. Some bowls are spoons. II. Some bowls are plates. Correct Answer Only conclusions II follows.

The least possible Venn diagram is :

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I. Some bowls are spoons. → False (It is possible but not definite)

II. Some bowls are plates. → True (Some plates are bowls.)

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

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