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Two statements are followed by two conclusions numbered | and II. Assuming the statements to be true even if they do not conform to real-world knowledge, decide which of the conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements.  Statements: 1. All hostels are buildings. 2. Some buildings are palaces. Conclusions: I. Some palaces are hostels. Il. No palace is a hostel.

Two statements are followed by two conclusions numbered | and II. Assuming the statements to be true even if they do not conform to real-world knowledge, decide which of the conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements.  Statements: 1. All hostels are buildings. 2. Some buildings are palaces. Conclusions: I. Some palaces are hostels. Il. No palace is a hostel. Correct Answer Either conclusion I or II follows

The least possible Venn diagram is:

Important PointsThere are two complementary pairs:

(1) All - Some not

(2) No - Some

Hence, either conclusion I or II follows. 

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