Statement: Some roses are red. Conclusions: I. All red things are roses. II. At least one rose is not red. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: Some roses are red. Conclusions: I. All red things are roses. II. At least one rose is not red.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Neither I nor II follows
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
I is an invalid conversion. II: 'some are red' does not imply some are not red; it's possible all roses are red but the statement only says some. So neither follows.

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Statement: The movie has subtitles. Conclusions: I. It is in a foreign language. II. Hearing-impaired people can understand it.
A. Only II follows
B. Only I follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Neither I nor II follows

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Subtitles can be for foreign language films or for accessibility. I is not necessarily true; it could be in the same language for deaf viewers. II is a direct utility, so it follows.

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Statements:
1. Some musicians are singers.
2. All singers are dancers.
Conclusions:
I. Some musicians are dancers.
II. No musician is a dancer.
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A. Both I and II follow
B. Only conclusion I follows
C. Only conclusion II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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Statement: The traffic signal turned green. Conclusions: I. Vehicles may start moving. II. Pedestrians should not cross.
A. Only II follows
B. Only I follows
C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Both I and II follow

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Green signal means go for vehicles (I). Pedestrians may still cross at zebra crossing; no explicit rule given. So II does not follow.

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