Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 books are novels. All novels are texts. Conclusions: I. All texts are novels. II. Some books are texts.

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 books are novels. All novels are texts. Conclusions: I. All texts are novels. II. Some books are texts. Correct Answer Only conclusion II follows.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements will be as follows:

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I. All texts are novels → False (As we can see some texts are novels. Hence, the possibility of this statement is possible but a definite conclusion is not valid.)

II. Some books are texts → True (As we can see all novels are texts and some part of novels is also a book. Hence, this conclusion is valid.)

Hence, "Only conclusion II follows" is the correct answer.

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