Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All flowers are leaves.

All leaves are stems.

Some stems are roots.

Conclusions:

I. Some stems are leaves.

II. Some flowers are roots.

III. Some leaves are flowers.

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Answer 1

The least possible Venn diagram is:

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Conclusions:

I. Some stems are leaves. → Follows (As, All flowers are leaves and All leaves are stems)

II. Some flowers are roots. → Does not follow (It is possible, but it is not definite)

III. Some leaves are flowers. → Follows (As, All flowers are leaves)

Hence, 'Only conclusions I and III follow' is the correct answer.