Statement: All pens are blue. Some blue are red. Conclusions: I. Some pens are red. II. Some red are blue. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: All pens are blue. Some blue are red. Conclusions: I. Some pens are red. II. Some red are blue.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Both follow
D. Neither follows
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Conversion of 'Some blue are red' gives 'Some red are blue'. I does not follow.

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