English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideLogical ReasoningLogical Deduction
Directions: Study the following questions carefully and choose the right answer: Statements: Some trees are plants. All bushes are plants. Conclusions: I. At least some trees are bushes. II. Some trees are definitely not bushes.
Options
- Aif only conclusion I follows.
- Bif only conclusion II follows.
- Cif either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.
- Dif neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
Correct answer
D. if neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
Step-by-step solution
Venn Diagram Method: Analytical Method: All bushes are plants + Some plants are trees = A + I = No conclusion. Hence, neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows. Hence, option D is correct.