Statements: 1. Some books are pens. 2. Some pens are erasers. Conclusions: I. Some books are erasers. II. No book is an eraser. Which conclusion(s) logically follow? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statements:
1. Some books are pens.
2. Some pens are erasers.
Conclusions:
I. Some books are erasers.
II. No book is an eraser.
Which conclusion(s) logically follow?
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Either I or II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Only conclusion II follows
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
There is no direct relationship established between books and erasers. They might overlap, or they might not. Therefore, neither conclusion can be definitively drawn individually. However, they form a complementary pair (Some A are B / No A is B), meaning one of them must be true. Hence, 'Either I or II follows' is the correct logical deduction. (Mapped to option C for this specific question).

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