In this question, two statements numbered (1) and (2) are followed by two conclusions P and Q. You have to take the two statements to be true and then decide which of the two conclusions/s necessarily follow/s from the two given statements. Indicate your answer by using the appropriate alternative. Statements : (1) All typists are stenographers. (2) Some stenographers are girls. Conclusions : (P) Some typists are girls. (Q) No typist is a girl.

In this question, two statements numbered (1) and (2) are followed by two conclusions P and Q. You have to take the two statements to be true and then decide which of the two conclusions/s necessarily follow/s from the two given statements. Indicate your answer by using the appropriate alternative. Statements : (1) All typists are stenographers. (2) Some stenographers are girls. Conclusions : (P) Some typists are girls. (Q) No typist is a girl. Correct Answer either conclusion P or Q follows

The possible Venn diagram from the given statements is shown below:

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Conclusions:

(P) Some typists are girls.→ False (Some typists are stenographers, not girls)

(Q) No typist is a girl.→ False (It is possible but not definite)

Hence, 'either conclusion P or Q follows' is the correct answer.

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