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Two 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 follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All keys are locks.

All locks are handles.

Conclusions:

I. Some locks are keys.

II. Some handles are keys.

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SSC Stenographer 2023 Previous Year Paper (13-Oct-2023) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

Both conclusions I and II follow

The least possible venn diagram is shown below,

Conclusions:

I. Some locks are keys → Follows (Because all keys are locks).

II. Some handles are keys Follows (Because all key s are lock s and all locks are handles).

Hence, the correct answer is "Both conclusions I and II follow".

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