Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. 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: Some plants are trees. All trees are bushes. Conclusions: I. Some bushes are plants. II. Al! bushes are plants. III. No bush is a plant.

Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. 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: Some plants are trees. All trees are bushes. Conclusions: I. Some bushes are plants. II. Al! bushes are plants. III. No bush is a plant. Correct Answer Only conclusion I follows

The least possible Venn diagram is:

I. Some bushes are plants → True (some plants are trees and all trees are bushes)

II. Al! bushes are plants → False (it is possible but not definite)

III. No bush is a plant → False (it is possible but not definite)

Hence only conclusion I follows.

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