Question

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s). Statements: Some creepers are stones. Some stones are buds. Conclusions: (I) Some buds are stones. (Il) No creeper is a bud.

• A. Both conclusions (1) and (Il) follow
• B. Only conclusion (I1) follows
• C. Only conclusion (1) follows
• D. Neither conclusion (1) nor (Il) follows

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Only conclusion (1) follows

Let’s analyze

Statements:

1. Some creepers are stones

2. Some stones are buds

So:

• Creepers ↔ Stones (partial overlap)

• Stones ↔ Buds (partial overlap)

  Conclusion (I): Some buds are stones

This is simply the reverse of statement 2 (Some stones are buds)
So it definitely follows.

Follows

Conclusion (II): No creeper is a bud

We cannot say this for sure.
There may be overlap between creepers and buds through stones.

Does not follow

Final Answer: Only (I) follows