Question : Directions: In the following question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they are seen to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any follows from the given statements.
Statements:
I. All clouds are fogs.
II. All fogs are white.
Conclusions:
I. Some white are clouds.
II. Some fogs are clouds.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both I and II follow
Option 4: Neither I nor II follows
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Correct Answer: Both I and II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Now, let's analyse the conclusions –
Conclusion (I):
Some white are clouds – From the diagram, we can see that the circle of clouds is completely inside the circle of white. Therefore, some white are clouds is a true conclusion.
Conclusion (II):
Some fogs are clouds – From the diagram, we can see that the circle of clouds is completely inside the circle of white. Therefore, some fogs are clouds is a true conclusion.
Therefore, both conclusions I and II follow. Hence, the third option is correct.
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