In this question, three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: I. Some clay are soils II. Some soil are mud. III. Some mud are dust. Conclusions: I. Some clay are dust. II. All dust are soil.
- ABoth conclusions I and II follow
- BOnly conclusion II follows
- CNeither conclusion I nor II follows
- DOnly conclusion I follows
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's analyze the statements using Venn diagrams or logical intersections: Statement I: Some clay are soils. (There is an intersection between Clay and Soil)Statement II: Some soil are mud. (There is an intersection between Soil and Mud)Statement III: Some mud are dust. (There is an intersection between Mud and Dust)Now evaluate the conclusions:Conclusion I: Some clay are dust.There is no direct connection or definitive overlapping required between Clay and Dust from the given statements. Thus, it does not logically follow.Conclusion II: All dust are soil.Only parts of Mud intersect with Dust and Soil separately. There is no information establishing that all dust are soil. Thus, it does not follow.Therefore, neither conclusion I nor II follows.