In this question, two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered i and ii. You have to assume everything in the statements to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statements. Statements: Some nibs are pens. All pens are spoons. Conclusions: i) Some spoons are nibs. ii) All spoons are pens. Choose the appropriate one from the following options A) Only conclusion i follows B) Only conclusion ii follows C) Either i or ii follows D) Neither i nor ii follows and
In this question, two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered i and ii. You have to assume everything in the statements to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statements. Statements: Some nibs are pens. All pens are spoons. Conclusions: i) Some spoons are nibs. ii) All spoons are pens. Choose the appropriate one from the following options A) Only conclusion i follows B) Only conclusion ii follows C) Either i or ii follows D) Neither i nor ii follows and Correct Answer A
Drawing the Venn diagram,
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Conclusion 1: Some spoons are nibs → True (This is definitely true)
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Conclusion 2: All spoons are pens → False (It is possible but not definite)
Hence, “only conclusion 1” follows.