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: Some books are pens. Some pens are pencils. Conclusions: I. Some pencils being books is a possibility. II. All books are pencils.

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: Some books are pens. Some pens are pencils. Conclusions: I. Some pencils being books is a possibility. II. All books are pencils. Correct Answer Only I follows

Consider the following least possible Venn diagram,

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Conclusions:

I. Some pencils being books is a possibility → True (Possibility is true as shown below)

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II. All books are pencils → False (It is possible but not definite)

Hence, the only conclusion I follows.

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