In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements. Statements: I. Some dirt is black. II. All black is gold. Conclusions: I. Some dirt is gold. II. All gold is dirt.

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements. Statements: I. Some dirt is black. II. All black is gold. Conclusions: I. Some dirt is gold. II. All gold is dirt. Correct Answer Only conclusion I follows.

The possible Venn diagram is:

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Explanation:

I. Some dirt is gold → True.

II. All gold is dirt → False (it is a possible but not definite).

So, only conclusion I follows.

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