In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the mentioned statements. Statement 1: All huts are made of mud. Statement 2: Things made of mud are not strong. Conclusion I: All huts are strong. Conclusion II: Mud huts are not strong.

In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the mentioned statements. Statement 1: All huts are made of mud. Statement 2: Things made of mud are not strong. Conclusion I: All huts are strong. Conclusion II: Mud huts are not strong. Correct Answer Only conclusion II follows

Drawing the Venn diagram,

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Conclusion 1: All huts are strong → False (This is definitely false)

Conclusion 2: Mud huts are not strong → True (This is definitely true)

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Hence, “only conclusion 2” follow.

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