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 given statements. Statement I: Some razors are blades Statement II: All knives are razors Conclusion I: Some razors are knives Conclusion II: No knives are blades

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 given statements. Statement I: Some razors are blades Statement II: All knives are razors Conclusion I: Some razors are knives Conclusion II: No knives are blades Correct Answer Only conclusion I follows

The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is as follows,

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Conclusion I: Some razors are knives → follows.

Conclusion II: No knives are blades → not follows.

Hence, only conclusion I follows.

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