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In each of the following questions, one or two statements is/are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true, even consider the statement to be tue, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions can definitely be drawn from the given statement. Indicate your answer.
Statements : Cactus plants are fleshy but need least water.
Conclusions :
I. All fleshy plants are cactus.
II. Cactus plants need least water.

A

a) Neither I nor II follows

B

b) Only II follows

C

c) Both I and II follows

D

d) Only I follows

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The correct Answer is:
B

Cactus plants are fleshy.
And, Cactus plants need least water.
Therefore, only Conclusion II follows.
The Converse of Universal Affirmative Premises is Particular Affirmative Premise.
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